handbellplayer Posted June 27 Author #26 Share Posted June 27 57 minutes ago, RocketMan275 said: Several years ago, I learned the hard way to check the dates for the boat shows in Fort Lauderdale or Miami prior to booking a cruise. Also check major events like some concerts. Good point. We usually sail out of PC, so I don't think about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted June 27 #27 Share Posted June 27 Fun fact I learned on the water taxi tour, is that boat crews are not permitted to stay on yachts while docked in Fort Lauderdale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straitlover1965 Posted June 28 #28 Share Posted June 28 On 6/23/2024 at 9:09 AM, handbellplayer said: I understand that now, but I can't reschedule our cruise. Thanks to all for your advice. I have booked the Riverside Hotel. Hi neighbor! I have the Riverside booked for April 2025, so please report back on how your stay was. I've never used Uber, so I guess we will do a taxi. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisegal40 Posted June 28 #29 Share Posted June 28 On 6/23/2024 at 9:09 AM, handbellplayer said: I understand that now, but I can't reschedule our cruise. Thanks to all for your advice. I have booked the Riverside Hotel. We love Riverside and will be staying there again early September. Good call. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisegal40 Posted June 28 #30 Share Posted June 28 51 minutes ago, straitlover1965 said: Hi neighbor! I have the Riverside booked for April 2025, so please report back on how your stay was. I've never used Uber, so I guess we will do a taxi. We have stayed here numerous times. Love the place. Unfortunately,I think feel the word got out. Tons of restaurants and shopping. All within walking distance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handbellplayer Posted June 28 Author #31 Share Posted June 28 1 hour ago, straitlover1965 said: Hi neighbor! I have the Riverside booked for April 2025, so please report back on how your stay was. I've never used Uber, so I guess we will do a taxi. I sure will - lots of good reviews here. though. You really should try Uber - cheaper and easier. You just download the app to your phone. You put in you origin and destination addresses and the app will tell you the cost and charge it directly to your credit card. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare finoky Posted June 29 #32 Share Posted June 29 Hilton Garden Inn $203, Hampton Inn Plantation $140, Doubletree Sunrise $175. All great options pre-cruise and we have stayed at all three previously. These rates are for room for 2 on your 11/1/24 date found on Hilton website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straitlover1965 Posted June 29 #33 Share Posted June 29 14 hours ago, handbellplayer said: You really should try Uber - cheaper and easier. You just download the app to your phone. You put in you origin and destination addresses and the app will tell you the cost and charge it directly to your credit card. I'm a big chicken, watch too many crime shows LOL. It's me and my sister, no spring chickens. All I can think of is some crazy person or a fake driver picking us up and taking us to the woods and murdering us. Nuts, I know ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cienfuegos Posted June 29 #34 Share Posted June 29 1 hour ago, straitlover1965 said: I'm a big chicken, watch too many crime shows LOL. It's me and my sister, no spring chickens. All I can think of is some crazy person or a fake driver picking us up and taking us to the woods and murdering us. Nuts, I know ... In Fort Lauderdale, you have a much better chance of a cab driver with a "broken meter" over charging you for the ride than you do meeting Travis Bickle driving for Uber / Lyft.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handbellplayer Posted June 29 Author #35 Share Posted June 29 9 minutes ago, Cienfuegos said: In Fort Lauderdale, you have a much better chance of a cab driver with a "broken meter" over charging you for the ride than you do meeting Travis Bickle driving for Uber / Lyft.... Truth! If you are careful, Uber can be very safe. You are told the driver's name and make of car and other identifying information. https://www.uber.com/us/en/ride/safety/tips/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Itchy&Scratchy Posted June 29 #36 Share Posted June 29 (edited) 4 hours ago, straitlover1965 said: I'm a big chicken, watch too many crime shows LOL. It's me and my sister, no spring chickens. All I can think of is some crazy person or a fake driver picking us up and taking us to the woods and murdering us. Nuts, I know ... you can choose a female driver as well. I think. When I was setting up my Lyft account, I could swear it asked whether I wanted to pick female drivers (since I am a female). Edited June 29 by Itchy&Scratchy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin'mama Posted June 29 #37 Share Posted June 29 5 hours ago, straitlover1965 said: I'm a big chicken, watch too many crime shows LOL. It's me and my sister, no spring chickens. All I can think of is some crazy person or a fake driver picking us up and taking us to the woods and murdering us. Nuts, I know ... I completely understand!! The first time in Uber for me and I was with one of my adult sons who handled it . ( he tried to explain as he was doing it 🤷♀️). The next time my youngest son who has Down Syndrome was with me and I had to manage it on my own. When the driver arrived and confirmed everything, I let him know it was my first time using the Uber app and he was SO helpful and kind. I’m still not completely comfortable with it, but I have a successful trip under my belt now! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straitlover1965 Posted June 30 #38 Share Posted June 30 Thank y'all for not making fun of me :). 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajathree Posted June 30 #39 Share Posted June 30 On 6/27/2024 at 2:43 PM, Elaine5715 said: Fun fact I learned on the water taxi tour, is that boat crews are not permitted to stay on yachts while docked in Fort Lauderdale. Having lived right along the river in FLL next to where many yachts docked....I can tell you that is false. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Itchy&Scratchy Posted June 30 #40 Share Posted June 30 21 hours ago, cruisin'mama said: I completely understand!! The first time in Uber for me and I was with one of my adult sons who handled it . ( he tried to explain as he was doing it 🤷♀️). The next time my youngest son who has Down Syndrome was with me and I had to manage it on my own. When the driver arrived and confirmed everything, I let him know it was my first time using the Uber app and he was SO helpful and kind. I’m still not completely comfortable with it, but I have a successful trip under my belt now! same here, but it's my hubs. He uses Uber/Lyft all the time, and when we travel as a family it's a no brainer that he'd be the one ordering one. But I had to use it one time for myself (the car was at the dealership for a few days and I had to get home) - I managed. DH helped me set up the account and showed me how to use it. It is easier than an iphone. 🙂 We are Android people, and I still can't for the life of me figure out iphones. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisegal40 Posted July 1 #41 Share Posted July 1 On 6/28/2024 at 6:26 PM, handbellplayer said: I sure will - lots of good reviews here. though. You really should try Uber - cheaper and easier. You just download the app to your phone. You put in you origin and destination addresses and the app will tell you the cost and charge it directly to your credit card. We just started doing this and easy peasy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cienfuegos Posted July 1 #42 Share Posted July 1 On 6/29/2024 at 9:53 PM, straitlover1965 said: Thank y'all for not making fun of me :). Learning to use Lyft / Uber is like everything else. Maybe a little scary at first, but it comes together. Here in south Florida, a lot of people use the car services for doctor appointments, etc 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy42cruise Posted July 3 #43 Share Posted July 3 We stayed at the Riverside in Jan before our cruise & the onsite restaurant was very good & I felt reasonably priced (we've paid much more at other hotel restaurants that were not very good). There are many restaurants very close to Riverside, the water taxi stops at the hotel & we were in the newer tower & it was very nice. I read they are renovating rooms in the older section but I don't have any other info. I did call them a couple times before our trip & they were helpful & nice. Hope you have a good stay! BTW I have them booked again for 1 night in May 2025 before another cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handbellplayer Posted July 3 Author #44 Share Posted July 3 2 hours ago, happy42cruise said: We stayed at the Riverside in Jan before our cruise & the onsite restaurant was very good & I felt reasonably priced (we've paid much more at other hotel restaurants that were not very good). There are many restaurants very close to Riverside, the water taxi stops at the hotel & we were in the newer tower & it was very nice. I read they are renovating rooms in the older section but I don't have any other info. I did call them a couple times before our trip & they were helpful & nice. Hope you have a good stay! BTW I have them booked again for 1 night in May 2025 before another cruise. So grateful for all of the positive feedback! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted July 12 #45 Share Posted July 12 Stay in north FTL.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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