JohninDC

Yup!

Larry's Limos

There are shared shuttles between POM to FLL starting at about $15 per person and the ride takes about 40 minutes. The ride from MIA to POM takes about 20 minutes - the logistics are not that different. Choose the flight that works best for you.

417 to 528 is your best bet - traffic in Orlando and near the port will slow you down.

Wasn't sure where in Kissimmee and was allowing for weekday traffic - the locals estimates are probably closer to what you will experience.

Depending upon where in Kissimmee, I would plan on 2-2.5 hours for the trip.

Correct - but the other 90+% of parking at POM is covered.

Uber, Lyft and Taxi are also good options

Larrys Limos is the most often suggested provider for Miami and FLL. We used them a while back and were happy!

Lots of hotels in the Rocky Point and Westshore areas of Tampa offer airport shuttles. Pre-cruise only a couple in the Rocky Point area (Chase Suites and others) also offered port shuttles - not sure any still offer them, but you can call and check. Taxi from any airport hotel to the port is only about $25+ and Uber or Lyft should save you a couple of dollars.

"Best" is a stretch limo with a stocked bar - call Larry Limos Cheapest is likely SAS or another shared shuttle - about $15 per person UberX or Lyft should be about $50+ for the 40-45 minute drive - a taxi will be closer to $75-80 on the meter.

Lots of beach clubs lined up along the same side of the island at PB. From PB you can see Mr. Sanchos, and a bit further down is Nachi Cocom. I think Sanchos is only AI now, they have water toys and several pools - my daughters lover the "lively" atmosphere. Nachi is also only AI, less crowded (limited to 130 guests per day), no water toys, and is very quiet and relaxing. Your call.

The advice from all of the locals is to only park at the port. If you search this board you will find some who said they saved money parking off port, and many others who said their reservation/deposit was "lost" the shuttle never showed or was hours late, and some who returned to find their cars vandalized. Parking at POM is covered, convenient and safe. Parking anywhere else will likely not be covered, will not be as convenient, and for sure will not be as safe. It's your car - do you feel lucky?

Larrys Limos

Resortpass.com will connect you to hotels offering day passes to the beach/pool/spa facilities. Tip them to store your bags while you swim/relax/get pampered and enjoy lunch and drinks.