sfgoguy Posted March 22, 2014 #1 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Am on the Atlantis Feb '15 Caribbean cruise out of Ft. L. Haven't been there in 15+ years and need recommendations for a gay resort pre-cruise (and maybe post-cruise). Have done the internet and Trip Advisor search, but would prefer personal recommendations from this group before committing. Thanks. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Sailor Posted March 22, 2014 #2 Share Posted March 22, 2014 If you want close too the beach id pick The Grand Resort close too Las Olas id stay at the The Pineapple Point , this Gay resort hands down the best in FLL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spkinva Posted March 23, 2014 #3 Share Posted March 23, 2014 If you want a more relaxed and low key place, try The Flamingo Resort in Fort Lauderdale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgoguy Posted March 23, 2014 Author #4 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Anyone else with recommendations in addition to The Grand, Pineapple Point and The Flamingo? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans1 Posted March 24, 2014 #5 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Try the 15FTL guesthouse, the most attantive and friendly host you will ever meet in your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotterdam Posted March 24, 2014 #6 Share Posted March 24, 2014 For several years I and my partner & I would cruise out of FT Laud - we would spend 3-4 days pre cruise at the Ritz Carlton Ft Laud on the beach & post cruise 4 days at the Coconut Cove Guest House in the same area. Its right near the beach, easy parking, relaxed and fun. We haven't been in a couple of years now but I understand its still good. I even stayed once for a week & was quite happy there.... Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX_Atlantis_Cruiser Posted March 24, 2014 #7 Share Posted March 24, 2014 My buddy and I stayed at Elysium the night before we boarded the RSVP Divina cruise last month. This was one of the few guesthouses or resorts which would accept a one-night reservation, many of the bigger and more popular ones required a three-night stay. Elysium was reasonably priced and comfortable and within walking distance of shops, great restaurants and the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguy6505 Posted March 27, 2014 #8 Share Posted March 27, 2014 We have stayed at cheston house coconut cove and windamar all 3 would meet your needs, Have a Great Cruise!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetJock_YHZ Posted March 29, 2014 #9 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Villa Venice! It is one of three resort joined together. We have stayed there many times, both pre- and post-cruise. http://www.villavenice.com/ ENJOY! Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgoguy Posted March 29, 2014 Author #10 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. My last Ft. L. visit 15 years ago or so was at the Villa Venice - when it was a stand-alone property. Liked it then - especially its proximity to the beach. May try it, again, but will consider others, too. Cruise is in early Feb '15 and that's high season (plus 2800 gay guys on the same cruise :eek: ), so I will book soon. Responses much appreciated. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennis-in-ct Posted March 31, 2014 #11 Share Posted March 31, 2014 our favorite all male resort in Fort Lauderdale is the Worthington. http://theworthington.com/ Stayed there a couple times and visited on a day pass another time. If you just have a few hours to kill before your flight, you can visit this all male clothing optional resort on a day pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spkinva Posted March 31, 2014 #12 Share Posted March 31, 2014 sfgoguy- where/when is your cruise starting and ending? We want to go on the Silhouette next. It's the only solstice class ship we haven't been on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgoguy Posted April 1, 2014 Author #13 Share Posted April 1, 2014 (edited) sfgoguy- where/when is your cruise starting and ending? We want to go on the Silhouette next. It's the only solstice class ship we haven't been on. ...is below: Feb 1-8/2015 (Ft. L/Ft. L with port stops in San Juan, Labadee and St. Maarten - 3 At Sea days). Bookings should open to Atlantis Alums in a few weeks (I booked while onboard the Summit last month on an Atlantis cruise). If you're an Atlantis Alum, you'll get an email. Or you can try calling 310.859.8800. I had a question, called and asked how many had already booked before it being announced to Alums and the public. Response was "about 1,000 cabins." That's more than 1/3 of the capacity w/o any public advertising. Expect a sell-out. :cool: I, too, have been on several Solstice Class ships, but this is my first Silhouette cruise. Looking forward to it. :) Hope you'll join us. BTW, there were several DC area guys on the Summit last month. Edited April 1, 2014 by sfgoguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick401ca Posted April 2, 2014 #14 Share Posted April 2, 2014 We've had a good time at Cabanas guesthouse. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayAreaBC Posted April 16, 2014 #15 Share Posted April 16, 2014 The Worthington and the Villa Venice are the same resort now since 3 neighboring resorts on the same block merged. I stayed there last year and liked being close to the beach and within walking distance of the gay beach. However, you need a rental car to get to the restaurants and bars in Wilton Manors. Be careful with parking in Wilton Manors the meter police ticket immediately if you don't feed your meter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgoguy Posted April 22, 2014 Author #16 Share Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) Decided on the Villa Venice and booked a King Deluxe Pool View for 4 nights (that's the minimum in high season) for $199/night. Look forward to enjoying the merged properties that comprise the Worthington complex. Glad to get this resolved. Now on to the airfare/itinerary. :eek: Thanks for all the recommendations, guys. Hope our paths cross. ;) Edited April 22, 2014 by sfgoguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hybucket Posted May 28, 2014 #17 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Had stayed at the Schubert Resort last couple of years, but I hear it was closed. Does anyone know if anyone bought it and is still running it as gay resort, or if it's just gone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boytjie Posted May 28, 2014 #18 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Had stayed at the Schubert Resort last couple of years, but I hear it was closed. Does anyone know if anyone bought it and is still running it as gay resort, or if it's just gone? The Schubert website now shows Hotel Lush Royale - they may have bought the old Schubert. I thought I heard it was up for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMaterial Posted May 29, 2014 #19 Share Posted May 29, 2014 As a lurker on this thread, I want to thank you all for the names of places as well! I am looking at a two night hotel stay in the FLL / MIA area between two cruises next year and trying to figure out if FLL is the better option. I am leaning towards it because South Beach is so darn expensive! :eek: Thanks again! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister White Posted May 29, 2014 #20 Share Posted May 29, 2014 The Schubert website now shows Hotel Lush Royale - they may have bought the old Schubert. I thought I heard it was up for sale. Boytjie, From what I heard from an employee at Lush Royale is that the Schubert has been sold and will not be re-branded as a "Male Resort" model. Arrgh! It was my favorite place. I have booked 2 nights at the Grand Palms before boarding on the RSVP cruise. FYI: Looks like places are starting to fill up even at 8 months out. And....many places require a 4 night min. stay. The Grand Palms only required a 2 night minimum. And friends have vetted the place for me so it all sounds good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boytjie Posted May 29, 2014 #21 Share Posted May 29, 2014 From what I heard from an employee at Lush Royale is that the Schubert has been sold and will not be re-branded as a "Male Resort" model. Arrgh! It was my favorite place. We stayed there for the first after this year's RSVP cruise and enjoyed our stay. I have booked 2 nights at the Grand Palms before boarding on the RSVP cruise. FYI: Looks like places are starting to fill up even at 8 months out. And....many places require a 4 night min. stay. The Grand Palms only required a 2 night minimum. And friends have vetted the place for me so it all sounds good. Multiple night stay requirements have been in effect for that time of the year for most places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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