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This Offer is applicable on select Celebrity Cruises that depart between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2013. This promotion is not applicable for guarantee cabins. This offer is based on availability and subject to change without notice and is not combinable with all fare codes. Some restrictions may apply. Credit for previous purchases is not permitted and guests who previously booked, cancelled and then rebooked during this period are not eligible.

 

Where did you see the dates of January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2013? I thought this offer was for cruises departing after February 1 (or thereabouts) 2013. I'm bummed on the timing. We're booked for a cruise leaving this Sunday (13th). Would have been nice to have this little perk.

Very easy. Walk out of the terminal and turn left. Cab fare to the airport is $12.90 + tip. We had no bags except carryons. There may be additional charges for large bags. We used luggage Valet and didn't see our luggage until we got home. :D Takes about 10 minutes to get to the airport. You can use luggage valet on flights after 1130 AM.

Is luggage valet offered by the cruise line (we are on Celebrity) or a service of the port? It's worth it to pay to not deal with the luggage. When we cruised out of San Juan in 08 we used the luggage service, which was great.

How easy is it to get a taxi from the port back to FLL airport? Any idea on cost? Other options (than booking through cruise line) Ship gets back to the port at 7 AM, we have a 12:55 pm flight.

Thanks!

I'll echo the previous posters on the fact that diabetics are slow to heal (especially lower limb trauma) and often have decreased sensation. I deal with diabetics who have had limb amputation on a daily basis, so I may be overly paranoid. I'm not a doctor, so don't take this as medical advice.

You want to keep the foot clean and dry and avoid rubbing. I'd avoid sandles, cros, mocs, etc. I'd get a aquabooty (kind of like what divers wear) type of shoe that comes up over the ankle to avoid sand making its way into the shoe. Make sure they fit comfortably and that there are no giant seams on the inside (e.g.-the zipper is exposed on the inside, the two halves are joined with big overlaps, etc.) This will do the best job of keeping sand out. Make sure that the sole is thick enough to protect from shells, glass etc. If he intends to go in the water, get two pairs. You want to take off the wet pair if you're not in the water, clean the foot (baby wipe or freshwater and a towel), dry the foot, and put on the dry pair of aquashoes. If you're walking around town a great deal after, make sure he slips into an appropriate pair of shoes. I would still consult your diabetic doctor regarding this issue and he may have specific advice on shoewear, not just for the vacation, but for everyday wear. Get a good pair of professionally fitted shoes (not the mall store) with a proper inlay under your doctor's guidance. Get the shoes BEFORE the problem starts.

Visual inspection daily (or more often) is important. If he can't see the bottom of his feet, get him a mirror on a stick. Yes, all this is a pain, but it's cheap and quick insruance against bigger issues. Obviously, your husband's exact needs can only be determined by someone familiar with his history. How much protection and care you need to take is dependent on how severe the diabetes is and how much it has affected his circulation, sensation, etc.

As if I haven't ranted enough, if this is his first cruise since be diagnosed with diabetes? Make sure he's comfortable with managing insulin (if he is on it) considering that his food intake will be different, as will his activity levels. If he's controlling it with just food choices, good luck and be encouraging.

I'll get off my soapbox now....