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1 hour ago, debshomespun said:

He is on Facebook

 

https://m.facebook.com/david.abel.75

Thank-you!

Anyone know what happened to the gentleman from the U.K. who was posting a video yesterday? He originally posted about his concern for his diabetes, but then he was getting requests from all over the world for interviews from journalists. I can’t find the thread anywhere 

Been to Cabo but not for some years now. Want to take taxi to a hotel for part of the day. Don’t want a package deal or excursion, just recommendation for nice place on the beach and not too far from shopping. On the Coral now, will check back as our minutes are dwindling fast. Thanks!

Thanks for the reply, good information 

3 hours ago, thinfool said:

If you are new to uber....load the app into your phone...adding CC payment information.

When you need a ride, enter the destination address into the app and 'call for an uber'.

 

At the airport, simply ask a security person or information desk attendant where uber picks up.

 

If your trip begins at the airport, I suggest that you walk to the uber pickup area before you call for an uber.  There will likely be ubers ready to pick you up at the pickup area.

Thank you!

At FLL., where do we meet our Uber driver? Also, will we have any difficulty getting Uber to take us to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea for a pre cruise stay and then to the port on a Saturday?  
 

8 hours ago, Oak1981 said:

There's a Winn-Dixie less than a mile away from your hotel. Just head south on N Ocean Blvd and you can't miss it.

Is it a walkable distance or too much traffic, etc?

8 hours ago, BlueHerons said:

There are tons of places to buy wine.

 

Plan on 35 minutes to the port.  It isn't the distance but the traffic.  Even if you drive out to I95, it is a heavily trafficked road.

 

Try and get to the boat show.  It's a blast!

We were in the midst of it a couple of years ago, it was amazing! 

On 10/9/2019 at 7:35 PM, BlueHerons said:

Love LBTS!!

 

Really great, walkable area with fantastic restaurants.  Village Cafe, Arubas, etc.

We were hoping for just that, thanks for the input. Now if we can find out if there is somewhere to buy wine for the cruise within walking distance, I’ll be happy to go! 

4 hours ago, hrhdhd said:

Too far? Google says 20 minutes. You're fine. Heck, we usually stay in West Palm Beach.

 

If you're not going to have a car, you can do an Uber to the port.

We haven’t decided on a car just yet. Debating the issue as we speak. 😉  cost comparison between Uber from the airport, then Uber to Port Everglades. Also if we can pick up our wine within walking distance to the Inn where we’re staying. 

22 minutes ago, BNBR said:

LBTS is often considered one of the better beach locations on South Florida.  Uber to the port will be reasonable and readily available.  It's a great place to stay. Have fun. 

What we wanted to hear. Thank you. 

1 hour ago, SeaWatcher65 said:

Easy to schedule Uber to the port or taxi or private car.  Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is a nice place.  Be sure to go to Aruba's Cafe - great food and get the Bimini Bread.  Our other favorite spot to eat is Laspadas - best cold subs in the world!

We’re staying at “Blue Strawberry Inn”. Have u heard of it? If so, is there anywhere in that area to pick up our wine for the cruise? Grocery store preferably as we might need some snacks for the 2 days at the Inn. Thanks for the tip on Aruba’s, will definitely try it!

4 hours ago, hrhdhd said:

Too far? Google says 20 minutes. You're fine. Heck, we usually stay in West Palm Beach.

 

If you're not going to have a car, you can do an Uber to the port.

Good, info, appreciate it!

4 hours ago, hrhdhd said:

Too far? Google says 20 minutes. You're fine. Heck, we usually stay in West Palm Beach.

 

If you're not going to have a car, you can do an Uber to the port.

Thanks!

We have temporarily booked a pre cruise, smaller beach area hotel here.Are we too far from the cruise terminal? Anyone have any input on the area, cost of transportation to Port Everglades, and any other information that might be helpful for us? We booked our stay for 10/31-11/02, then on the Coral sailing through the canal on November 2. Because of the big boat show in FLL, rates in the area are just too high for us. 

Thanks much!

I think that that’s the one, thanks everyone!  

50 minutes ago, garypolton said:

I've had good results on https://www.cruisedeckplans.com

I have also, but some years ago a gentleman had a site that a number of people commented on saying that they were hoping that CC would make it a sticky because it had many, many pictures of cabins submitted by actual cruises who had stayed in those individual cabins and then sent them to him for his site. Hoping that someone will remember him. Thanks for your response though. 

There used to be a site with cabin photos posted by a member. Does anyone have that link or can tell me where to look for it? Thanks in advance!

We have taken Alaskan cruises, done a land tour on our own in a rental car, taken a Princess cruise tour with a 3 day land segment and a 7 day cruise, and taken a Princess Connoisseur Escorted cruise tour with an 8 day land segment and a 7 day southbound cruise.

The Connoisseur Escorted cruise tour was by far the best one. You will see the most, get to stay in several lodges, tour Denali park, and have absolutely no hassles or worries. All transportation, luggage handling and lodging is arranged for you. Most meals and several excursions are included. It is great and we have booked another one for next year. The land tour group size is only about 50 people and books up early. Our group was split among two tour guides, motor coaches and train cars so we only had 24 people that we traveled with. If you are too late to book one for this year, it will be worth it to wait until next year. That will give more time for an injured shoulder to heal. Also take the land tour before the cruise. That way you will save the most relaxing part of the vacation until last.

Thanks for that last piece of advice, we have been trying to figure which one first, land or cruise 🚢

Loved one had cancer.... so we would book an Alaskan cruise a week away from departure. Yes it cost more, but it meant less stress when we could travel when she was strong.

 

I do recommend early August to avoid the wet and storm season. I like dry port weather.

Guess that I need to do a bit more research, I didn’t even realize that there was a rainy season!😉 Thanks for that

We have taken Alaskan cruises, done a land tour on our own in a rental car, taken a Princess cruise tour with a 3 day land segment and a 7 day cruise, and taken a Princess Connoisseur Escorted cruise tour with an 8 day land segment and a 7 day southbound cruise.

The Connoisseur Escorted cruise tour was by far the best one. You will see the most, get to stay in several lodges, tour Denali park, and have absolutely no hassles or worries. All transportation, luggage handling and lodging is arranged for you. Most meals and several excursions are included. It is great and we have booked another one for next year. The land tour group size is only about 50 people and books up early. Our group was split among two tour guides, motor coaches and train cars so we only had 24 people that we traveled with. If you are too late to book one for this year, it will be worth it to wait until next year. That will give more time for an injured shoulder to heal. Also take the land tour before the cruise. That way you will save the most relaxing part of the vacation until last.

Great advice, thank you!

Oh, I love calling this Serendipitous Travel!

 

I also love the idea of traveling during shoulder season with a recovering shoulder.

 

Seems meant to be :-)

I love that moniker! My biggest problem with myself though is my heart loves the idea of spur of the moment but my brain says, “I don’t think so!”

These are great replies, thank you all so much! Mind if I ask a couple of more questions?

I don’t think that his shoulder will be quite ready until August or September, so I am going to check out the itineraries and the ships in those time frames, but if you all could share some opinions on which may or may not be better, I would love your help. Also, has anyone ever done the Princess cruise with the added overnights at one or two of their lodges?

Thanks again.