star10 Posted January 26, 2006 #1 Share Posted January 26, 2006 My returning flight isn't until 6 on Sunday... so we are stuck in FL until then. I see that Carnival has some excursions to do, but most of them take you to Miami Airport after... we are flying out of Fort Lauderdale. There is one called Art Tour or something like that... Anyone do this? with kids? (15,10, 4) I thought at first that it was an art museum, but it looks like a tour of Miami (famous people's houses, lunch, walking around) Might kill some time, right? What other options are there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KansasScrapper Posted January 26, 2006 #2 Share Posted January 26, 2006 I would do a Everglades one. It is very nice and will kill the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_duck Posted January 26, 2006 #3 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Art Deco - it is a type of architecture that Miami is famous for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyzoo Posted January 26, 2006 #4 Share Posted January 26, 2006 I'd think that your kids would be a lot more interested in the Everglades than in Art deco. What about Miami Metrozoo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimHam4 Posted January 26, 2006 #5 Share Posted January 26, 2006 We had a evening flight out of FLL also. We rented a car for the day at the port (had to take a shuttle) and drove up A1A until we found a beach we wanted to check out. Rented a couple of chairs, bought some cheap towels and enjoyed one more day of sand and surf. Rinsed off at the beach showers, got dressed before finishing the drive into FLL. When we got there we ate a late lunch at the local Friday's and headed to the airport in time for our flight. Pretty cheap day, the rental car took care of airport transfer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
star10 Posted January 26, 2006 Author #6 Share Posted January 26, 2006 I've done the Everglades 6 years ago... If I do the zoo, where do I put our luggage? Has anyone had this situation? Thank you for your help! I really appreciate it. Last year, I left the plans for the time between up to my husband and a friend... we ended up sitting in the airport the WHOLE day... with a 3 year old. It was not fun keeping her occupied... then our flight was delayed another hour!! We didn't leave the airport until 7:30 pm, and we got there around 10:30!! I don't want to do that again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gram4haley Posted January 27, 2006 #7 Share Posted January 27, 2006 If you book with the cruise line, they take your luggage with you to the excursion and then on to the airport. The bus is locked and everything is nice and safe. No worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted January 27, 2006 #8 Share Posted January 27, 2006 My returning flight isn't until 6 on Sunday... so we are stuck in FL until then. I see that Carnival has some excursions to do, but most of them take you to Miami Airport after... we are flying out of Fort Lauderdale. There is one called Art Tour or something like that... Anyone do this? with kids? (15,10, 4) I thought at first that it was an art museum, but it looks like a tour of Miami (famous people's houses, lunch, walking around) Might kill some time, right? What other options are there? You seem to be prime candidates for a car rental and a day at the beach or your own trip to the Everglades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
born2crooz Posted January 27, 2006 #9 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I have to agree with the rental car suggestion. We always do that. Not only do we have the freedom to do what we want, it also serves as our transportation to the port AND storage for the luggage while you're at the beach. Budget allows 1 way rentals. Just take a taxi from the port to the nearest agency and you'll be on your way!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimHam4 Posted January 27, 2006 #10 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I have to agree with the rental car suggestion. We always do that. Not only do we have the freedom to do what we want, it also serves as our transportation to the port AND storage for the luggage while you're at the beach. Budget allows 1 way rentals. Just take a taxi from the port to the nearest agency and you'll be on your way!! Alamo allows one way rentals also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyzoo Posted January 27, 2006 #11 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I agree. Rent a car, and lock your luggage in the trunk. Gives you much more flexibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccNVcpl Posted January 27, 2006 #12 Share Posted January 27, 2006 We'd like to rent a car after our cruise, and just wondering what Companies provide shuttles at the port? We're headed over to west coast of FL to visit friends, and then would return car at Miami airport later in week. Appreciate any input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimHam4 Posted January 27, 2006 #13 Share Posted January 27, 2006 We'd like to rent a car after our cruise, and just wondering what Companies provide shuttles at the port? We're headed over to west coast of FL to visit friends, and then would return car at Miami airport later in week. Appreciate any input. I would imagine just about all of them do, but I know for sure that Alamo does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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