royalcruz Posted April 9, 2010 #451 Share Posted April 9, 2010 I'm sure you have answered this. What would be a good restraunt to eat at or does anyone deliver near the Hyatt place North for next Friday nigh?. We are landing in FLL around 730 p. We are a family of 4Thanks Carolyn DoughBoys pizzeria delivers. Restaurants within 2 blocks: Outback Steakhouse Chuck's Steakhouse & salad bar Kelly's Landing new england seafood Quarterdeck burgers & casual food Grumpy Gators casual food/seafood Carlos & Pepe's (I don't think the food is too good here) Denny's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moo_Cruiser Posted April 10, 2010 #452 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Hi all What a great thread; thanks to all who have contributed...makes it so much easier for us newbies! Sorry if this has already been asked but theres too many posts to wade thru!:D When we disembark the Oasis, our flight back to LA is leaving FFL at 11.45am. If we were off the ship the earliest we could be and had pre checked our luggage through the cruiseline, would we have enough time to go to Las Olas Blvd or Sawgrass Mills for a short time, or would it not be worth it?? How far is it in a taxi from the port to Sawgrass Mills, then how far from here to airport? Or is there anything close to the airport worth looking at? What time should we check in by for a domestic flight...is one hour before enough time? I don't know the area and am trying to work out if it's worth trying to do anything before or just get off the ship late and go straight to the airport. Thanks guys..any suggestions would be welcome! Cheers Amanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bconley351 Posted April 10, 2010 #453 Share Posted April 10, 2010 I don't golf well, but my DH will have withdrawals if he can't play for almost 3 weeks. Is there a small-ish course, that doesn't break the bank, that we might be able to get a quick round in, in the afternoon? I normally play par 3&4 holes. We'll have a free afternoon when we get to FLL. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goscudder Posted April 11, 2010 #454 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Hi all What a great thread; thanks to all who have contributed...makes it so much easier for us newbies! Sorry if this has already been asked but theres too many posts to wade thru!:D When we disembark the Oasis, our flight back to LA is leaving FFL at 11.45am. If we were off the ship the earliest we could be and had pre checked our luggage through the cruiseline, would we have enough time to go to Las Olas Blvd or Sawgrass Mills for a short time, or would it not be worth it?? How far is it in a taxi from the port to Sawgrass Mills, then how far from here to airport? Or is there anything close to the airport worth looking at? What time should we check in by for a domestic flight...is one hour before enough time? I don't know the area and am trying to work out if it's worth trying to do anything before or just get off the ship late and go straight to the airport. Thanks guys..any suggestions would be welcome! Cheers Amanda We had a 11:10 flight out of FLL this morning, and with using self assist debarkation, we were at the airport by 8am. Things were calm at FLL when we got there, but that's probably because we were an hour or two ahead of the thousands of other people using FLL today. I was a little nervous about an earlier flight and would not have felt comfortable shopping this morning not knowing what things were like at the airport. You don't need to check in three hours ahead of time like we did, but I would definitely give yourself two hours. I've heard some horror stories about the security lines at FLL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted April 11, 2010 #455 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Hi all What a great thread; thanks to all who have contributed...makes it so much easier for us newbies! Sorry if this has already been asked but theres too many posts to wade thru!:D When we disembark the Oasis, our flight back to LA is leaving FFL at 11.45am. If we were off the ship the earliest we could be and had pre checked our luggage through the cruiseline, would we have enough time to go to Las Olas Blvd or Sawgrass Mills for a short time, or would it not be worth it?? How far is it in a taxi from the port to Sawgrass Mills, then how far from here to airport? Or is there anything close to the airport worth looking at? What time should we check in by for a domestic flight...is one hour before enough time? I don't know the area and am trying to work out if it's worth trying to do anything before or just get off the ship late and go straight to the airport. Thanks guys..any suggestions would be welcome! Cheers Amanda You don't have time to do anything without risking missing your airplane. But since you asked, it is about a 22 minute ride to/from Sawgrass Mills (the port and airport are next to each other). It's all interstate driving, so that's a lot of (expensive) mileage. Las Olas is really close, but you don't have time to go because the ship could get cleared late and there could be security lines at the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moo_Cruiser Posted April 11, 2010 #456 Share Posted April 11, 2010 You don't have time to do anything without risking missing your airplane. But since you asked, it is about a 22 minute ride to/from Sawgrass Mills (the port and airport are next to each other). It's all interstate driving, so that's a lot of (expensive) mileage. Las Olas is really close, but you don't have time to go because the ship could get cleared late and there could be security lines at the airport. Thanks Royalcruz....I thought as much. What time should we check in by do you think? Cheers Amanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted April 11, 2010 #457 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Thanks Royalcruz....I thought as much. What time should we check in by do you think? Cheers Amanda Aiport lines are unpredictable, so I would check in as soon as you can and relax and read at the gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nannie70 Posted April 11, 2010 #458 Share Posted April 11, 2010 I understand that on the weekend of April 23rd there is the Air & Water Show. Does anyone have any information? Where do I find out about it? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted April 11, 2010 #459 Share Posted April 11, 2010 I understand that on the weekend of April 23rd there is the Air & Water Show. Does anyone have any information? Where do I find out about it? Thanks The show was cancelled due to financial issues. There was one in the Keys this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksmommyof4 Posted April 12, 2010 #460 Share Posted April 12, 2010 We are flying into and out of FLL but cruising out of Miami....We have a 3:15 flight home and was wondering is theres anything to do within walking distance of the Ft Lauderdale airport....thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted April 12, 2010 #461 Share Posted April 12, 2010 We are flying into and out of FLL but cruising out of Miami....We have a 3:15 flight home and was wondering is theres anything to do within walking distance of the Ft Lauderdale airport....thanks No, there isn't anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texkan Posted April 14, 2010 #462 Share Posted April 14, 2010 The Oasis of the Seas departs Fort Lauderdale on Sat. 4/17/10. Where is a good spot to watch departing ships? Anything near 17th Street? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted April 15, 2010 #463 Share Posted April 15, 2010 The Oasis of the Seas departs Fort Lauderdale on Sat. 4/17/10. Where is a good spot to watch departing ships? Anything near 17th Street? There is a place southeast of where 17th St. curves left onto A1A. It's residential, but there is a rocky spot just where the port empties out into the ocean that I believe you can get to. You can also go to the beach and walk as far south as you can go to get to the same place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmps Posted April 15, 2010 #464 Share Posted April 15, 2010 You can also watch from the 17th St. bridge. There are some viewing areas at the points the bridge raises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slyfox16 Posted April 16, 2010 #465 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Can anyone tell me about how long it takes to get from the Port in Fort Lauderdale to Miami airport and what a taxi costs? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted April 16, 2010 #466 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Can anyone tell me about how long it takes to get from the Port in Fort Lauderdale to Miami airport and what a taxi costs? Thanks Approximately 35-50 minutes, depending on traffic. Cost is approximately $80. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phabric Posted April 16, 2010 #467 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Last year, we used http://www.ridesas.com 954-600-0240 from FLL to Port of Miami and it was $15/pp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising grandma Posted April 18, 2010 #468 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Does anyone know if there is a hotel in Ft. Lauderdale (close to port/beach or downtown) with wahsers/dryers?? We are cruising 9 nts, then flying to FLL and will have one night precruise to laundry everything back for a 7 nt. cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktwo Posted April 18, 2010 #469 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Does anyone know if there is a hotel in Ft. Lauderdale (close to port/beach or downtown) with wahsers/dryers?? We are cruising 9 nts, then flying to FLL and will have one night precruise to laundry everything back for a 7 nt. cruise. Southport Coin Laundry-Cleaner 1063 SE 17th St Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 I actually know where it is.... never used it but seems like what you're looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regg1216 Posted April 18, 2010 #470 Share Posted April 18, 2010 We are ariving same day as our cruise. will take a taxi to the pier and would like to stop someplace on the way to pick up some wine. What is our best option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising grandma Posted April 18, 2010 #471 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Southport Coin Laundry-Cleaner 1063 SE 17th St Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 I actually know where it is.... never used it but seems like what you're looking for. Thanks alot!! Guess we'll find a hotel on 17th Street closeby and do laundry. I was hoping to find a hotel with washers, but this way I could do all of it at one time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted April 18, 2010 #472 Share Posted April 18, 2010 (edited) Southport Coin Laundry-Cleaner 1063 SE 17th St Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 I actually know where it is.... never used it but seems like what you're looking for. This is very close to Hyatt Place North FLL ( a block away). Edited April 18, 2010 by royalcruz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmps Posted April 18, 2010 #473 Share Posted April 18, 2010 The Embassy Suites is across the street. The Hyatt Place is just one street behind that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted April 18, 2010 #474 Share Posted April 18, 2010 (edited) We are ariving same day as our cruise. will take a taxi to the pier and would like to stop someplace on the way to pick up some wine. What is our best option. Publix or Total Wine in Harbor Shops at SE 17th St & Cordova Road. The north port entrance is less than a half mile away, and the Emerald Princess usually sails from just inside that entrance. Edited April 18, 2010 by royalcruz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn247 Posted April 19, 2010 #475 Share Posted April 19, 2010 We are taking Amtrak into Ft. Lauderdale, and knowing Amtrak, we will probably arrive at least 3 hours late. I understand that there is a Taxi stand at or near the Amtrak station. Does anyone know if they are open 24 hours, or their name and phone number? Thanks in advance...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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