MomofTheBoy Posted August 25, 2014 #251 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Im lraving from Port of Miami Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counsdr Posted August 25, 2014 #252 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I would choose Hampton Las Olas (it isn't really in the Las Olas area but it's very close). They have garage parking and it is downtown which is a fun place to go to get dinner. Fairfield probably has bigger suites though. Thanks Sharon! Have you ever stayed there? Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candydane Posted August 25, 2014 #253 Share Posted August 25, 2014 We're also flying into Ft. Lauderdale and leaving from Port of Miami. I've compiled a lot of information from CruiseCritic and made a webpage for our cruise: Florida. Be sure to read the comment in red print at the top of the page. See the section on Shuttles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sambamama Posted August 25, 2014 #254 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I need a hotel from April 8-11 for my cruise leaving out of Fort Lauderdale. I would prefer to stay at either the Galleria One Doubletree Suites or the Fort Lauderdale Hilton Convention Center or equivalents thereof. Is April a very busy time in Fort Lauderdale? The prices for those work for me in September or October, but are too high for me in April. Do you think they will drop a month or two out? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted August 25, 2014 #255 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Im lraving from Port of Miami SAS has good rates but you don't get to choose your pickup time. Taxi will cost about $80. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted August 25, 2014 #256 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Thanks Sharon! Have you ever stayed there? Cheryl I haven't stayed at Hampton downtown but I've been there for events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted August 25, 2014 #257 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I need a hotel from April 8-11 for my cruise leaving out of Fort Lauderdale. I would prefer to stay at either the Galleria One Doubletree Suites or the Fort Lauderdale Hilton Convention Center or equivalents thereof. Is April a very busy time in Fort Lauderdale? The prices for those work for me in September or October, but are too high for me in April. Do you think they will drop a month or two out? Thanks! Prices might stay high for early April. Try LastMinuteTravel for Gallery One. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny AZ Girl Posted August 25, 2014 #258 Share Posted August 25, 2014 April is prime time in Florida since many schools are still having spring break. I am afraid finding a bargain hotel may be iffy. Your best bet would be a bidding site or LMT as suggested above. September & October are often the lowest times of the year due to hurricane season and the kids being back in school. Personally, I prefer early May.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmen Posted August 26, 2014 #259 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Just booked this hotel for an overnite before March 7 cruise.. Is the area safe? Hotel ? clean? Anything nearby as far as restaurants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomofTheBoy Posted August 26, 2014 #260 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Candydane thank you! SAS is picking me up at 9:30! Im happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted August 26, 2014 #261 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Just booked this hotel for an overnite before March 7 cruise.. Is the area safe? Hotel ?clean? Anything nearby as far as restaurants Hampton Stirling Rd is a safe area. Oakwood Plaza is a short walk away and has shopping and restaurants, including Hollywood Ale House. Closer will be McDonald's, Taco Bell, Chipotle, Moonlite Diner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candydane Posted August 27, 2014 #262 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Candydane thank you! SAS is picking me up at 9:30! Im happy You're welcome. Glad it helped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qianabb Posted September 2, 2014 #263 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Does anyone know if there is a Carnival Cruise line check in at the Fort Lauderdale Airport like there is in Miami? Sorry if this has been asked and answered but I couldn't go through 250 pages plus this new board . Thanks in advance 😊 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counsdr Posted September 2, 2014 #264 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Fairfield Inn or Spring Hill Suites???? Thanks ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted September 2, 2014 #265 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Fairfield Inn or Spring Hill Suites???? Thanks ;) I think you will get more responses to this question if you start a new thread. I bet there are people who have stayed in both hotels who won't pop in on this thread. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted September 2, 2014 #266 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Does anyone know if there is a Carnival Cruise line check in at the Fort Lauderdale Airport like there is in Miami? Sorry if this has been asked and answered but I couldn't go through 250 pages plus this new board . Thanks in advance 😊 Sent from my iPhone using Forums I don't think Carnival has checkin at FLL. I've never seen one and I just did a search and just came up with info about the MIA checkin service. That sounds like a great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counsdr Posted September 2, 2014 #267 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I think you will get more responses to this question if you start a new thread. I bet there are people who have stayed in both hotels who won't pop in on this thread. :) Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qianabb Posted September 2, 2014 #268 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I don't think Carnival has checkin at FLL. I've never seen one and I just did a search and just came up with info about the MIA checkin service. That sounds like a great idea! Thank you. We're picking up friends from the Miami airport and the Fort Lauderdale airport. We're going to check in at Miami if we can, and I was hoping to have the other couple check in at Fll😔 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunzi Posted September 2, 2014 #269 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Hello! I'm looking to take a fast free cruise on the NCL Sky (I got a BOGO offer.) It looks like the best fares for our flights are on SW, so I'd fly into FLL after midnight Sunday to catch our Monday cruise. Since we are arriving so late, and not really enjoying a hotel, any recommendations on 1) the hotel - get one near the airport with free shuttle? 2) how to get down to Port of Miami in the morning? 3) How to get back to FLL on Friday? 4) I can book either a 12:30 flight or a 5:00pm. Is there enough time to get off the ship, through customs, get to FLL, and thru security for a 12ish flight? Or are we better off being the last ones off the ship, meandering around somewhere, and catching the 5pm? If so, doing what, with suitcases in tow. 5) Is the $200-300 I'll save on flights into FLL going to get chewed up getting back and forth to POM? Am I better off just paying more for MIA flights? Help! I'm beginning to think I'm better off just skipping my "free" cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva0881 Posted September 2, 2014 #270 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I am curious how much a taxi would cost to get to the Oakwood area near the Cambria Suites? We are travelling with our two little boys so I don't know that walking is an option!! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted September 2, 2014 #271 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I am curious how much a taxi would cost to get to the Oakwood area near the Cambria Suites? We are travelling with our two little boys so I don't know that walking is an option!! Thanks! Maybe $5...it's right down the street...it's a huge plaza so it's best to ask to be dropped off exactly where you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted September 2, 2014 #272 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Hello! I'm looking to take a fast free cruise on the NCL Sky (I got a BOGO offer.) It looks like the best fares for our flights are on SW, so I'd fly into FLL after midnight Sunday to catch our Monday cruise. Since we are arriving so late, and not really enjoying a hotel, any recommendations on 1) the hotel - get one near the airport with free shuttle? 2) how to get down to Port of Miami in the morning? 3) How to get back to FLL on Friday? 4) I can book either a 12:30 flight or a 5:00pm. Is there enough time to get off the ship, through customs, get to FLL, and thru security for a 12ish flight? Or are we better off being the last ones off the ship, meandering around somewhere, and catching the 5pm? If so, doing what, with suitcases in tow. 5) Is the $200-300 I'll save on flights into FLL going to get chewed up getting back and forth to POM? Am I better off just paying more for MIA flights? Help! I'm beginning to think I'm better off just skipping my "free" cruise! 1) Holiday Inn Express Convention Center has a free 24 hr shuttle. Most hotel shuttles don't run that late. You can get to airport area hotels for $10-20 by taxi. 2) SAS transportation charges $15 pp for shared ride shuttles. They only pick up from airport area hotels (see list http://www.ridesas.com/html/area_hotels.html). 3) same as above 4) The best way to get on that 12:30 flight is to do early self-disembarkation if NCL offers that, and then take a taxi to FLL (about $80). You could rent a car and take the later flight and spend the day touring with your suitcases in the trunk. Or take SAS to FLL, store your luggage at the airport, and take a taxi downtown for about $20 per taxi for a fun day out. 5) that all depends on the plan you are able to put together. If the hotels cost the same in both cities and if you use SAS, you'll do good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Elm Posted September 3, 2014 #273 Share Posted September 3, 2014 We are staying at the Holiday Inn Express on 17th. Having a total of 5 adults, 6 kids. Should we pre-arrange transportation to hotel from the airport, and to the port from the hotel? Should we just split up and take taxis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted September 3, 2014 #274 Share Posted September 3, 2014 We are staying at the Holiday Inn Express on 17th. Having a total of 5 adults, 6 kids. Should we pre-arrange transportation to hotel from the airport, and to the port from the hotel? Should we just split up and take taxis? HIE has free airport shuttle. Take 2 taxis to the port for less than $30 for the 5 of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted September 13, 2014 #275 Share Posted September 13, 2014 This Groupon is for the restaurant in the Hilton Marina by the port. You get $50 for $25. The promotional value expires 1/11/15 and reservations are required. http://groupon.com/bwf/710fc349-5a87-4234-9ff9-3e60722e9515?utm_medium=bwf&utm_source=bwf_fw_email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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