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Forum: Florida Departures June 6th, 2012, 10:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 838
Posted By tantakatie
Definately Ft. Lauderdale...

Hey there-
I agree with the others. Stay in Ft. Lauderdale near the airport at a hotel
that provides a shuttle, or do the Super Shuttle to Port of Miami! Miami
is more expensive all the way...
Forum: First Time Cruisers November 7th, 2011, 10:55 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,052
Posted By tantakatie
A while ago I did read a post from someone about...

A while ago I did read a post from someone about either their luggage be lost or items being missing from it. They were advised by the cruise line that the dockside luggage handlers are not...
Forum: Florida Departures October 13th, 2011, 10:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 693
Posted By tantakatie
Harvycm: Anything on 17th Street is good as...

Harvycm:
Anything on 17th Street is good as there is Publix and Walgreens, and
almost everything you need! Lets just say we know when the boats are in
b/c we see the "crew" folk walking to...
Forum: Florida Departures October 13th, 2011, 10:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,266
Posted By tantakatie
Talking restaurants near port everglades

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Pat:
That hotel is off the beaten "cruise" path....There is a variety of restaurants and shops on 17th street causeway, which is the area
most most...
Forum: Florida Departures October 13th, 2011, 10:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 418
Posted By tantakatie
Smile transportation to port of miami....

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If you can get to the Tri Rail station, its only about $10 down
to Bayside which is just across the bridge to where the cruise
ships berth....I have...
Forum: Cozumel February 3rd, 2011, 03:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 731
Posted By tantakatie
It will be 9am local time and 10am ship time. I...

It will be 9am local time and 10am ship time. I just got of the Navigator and they did not change time up and back just for one day. Our arrival time was 10 am and had no problem
meeting out...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question February 3rd, 2011, 02:39 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,461
Posted By tantakatie
Amen to that!! I also take a small nite lite. ...

Amen to that!! I also take a small nite lite. At least 2 bathing suits, so while one is drying you have the other! I seem to change a few times during the day depending on
what I am doing, so I...
Forum: Cozumel January 17th, 2011, 11:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,001
Posted By tantakatie
AK: We are booking through:...

AK:
We are booking through: http://cozumelchoice.com/tours/temazcal-experience-cozumel
Sorry it would not let my hyperlink it!

Katie
Forum: Cozumel January 16th, 2011, 10:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 392
Posted By tantakatie
Wink Mayan Steam Lodge in Cozumel

Has anyone ever done the Mayan Steam Lodge in Cozumel? Being
from FLA I wanted to do something that is unique to the Island.
Any input would be greatly appreciated!!!
Forum: Cozumel January 6th, 2011, 10:03 PM
Replies: 1,207
Views: 132,918
Posted By tantakatie
Rick: Thanks for the clarification!! ...

Rick:
Thanks for the clarification!! What was your favorite thing to do in Cozumel?
Did your ship also port in Grand Cayman? What did you do there?
Thanks
Katie
Forum: Cozumel January 5th, 2011, 04:58 PM
Replies: 1,207
Views: 132,918
Posted By tantakatie
Lisa (or anyone else)- I will be on the...

Lisa (or anyone else)-
I will be on the Navigator of Seas coming into Cozumel and RCL says it shore time is 10-7. Will I be able to book the private driver for 10:00 or should I make it 10:30? ...
Forum: Cozumel January 5th, 2011, 11:38 AM
Replies: 1,207
Views: 132,918
Posted By tantakatie
Hey Shanna/Brian: I emailed over the last...

Hey Shanna/Brian:
I emailed over the last weekend and resent it yesterday and got an answer this morning! His email was time stamped 1:43 am and the are only 1 hr behind us here
in FLA. I...
Forum: Cozumel January 1st, 2011, 10:02 PM
Replies: 1,207
Views: 132,918
Posted By tantakatie
Zonabelle- Hey I have been running through...

Zonabelle-
Hey I have been running through posts about the great driver's people are
arranging in Cozumel, and I wasn't able to find any contact information. Would
you advise the company...
Forum: Private Islands January 1st, 2011, 07:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,105
Posted By tantakatie
We hit it in late April and late May, and the...

We hit it in late April and late May, and the water temp in April was about10-15 degrees colder! It was a great island with lots of water/beach activities and lots of shadded hammocks and chairs for...
Forum: Holiday Exchange 2012 December 28th, 2010, 01:22 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,337
Posted By tantakatie
I gave my sister a 5day cruise on RCI Navigator...

I gave my sister a 5day cruise on RCI Navigator for the 1/29/11 sailing. As she has to fly from NY to Ft.Lauderdale, it was hard to keep a surprise as she had to arrange flight and schedule,etc....
Forum: Florida Departures December 28th, 2010, 01:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,267
Posted By tantakatie
Laurie- You will enjoy the Riverside and...

Laurie-
You will enjoy the Riverside and the Las Olas area. But to get to the beach you would need to take a cab ride just down Las Olas about 1.5 miles. Do remember that you can go
to the...
Forum: Florida Departures December 28th, 2010, 01:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,267
Posted By tantakatie
Laurie- I would suggest the Extended Stay...

Laurie-
I would suggest the Extended Stay America,1450 SE 17th Street Causeway, Fort Lauderdale - (954) 761-9055. It is just a few blocks from port, near shops, restaurants,
food and drug...
Forum: Saving Money on Your Cruise - Tips & Advice December 27th, 2010, 10:49 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 100,434
Posted By tantakatie
The last two cruises we had no problem w/alcohol...

The last two cruises we had no problem w/alcohol on out suitcase. The reason being as the first time, we were running a bit behind and rushed passed the curbside check in and went to the check...
Forum: Saving Money on Your Cruise - Tips & Advice December 27th, 2010, 10:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,999
Posted By tantakatie
Paul- Not after 9/11. Last year an overseas...

Paul-
Not after 9/11. Last year an overseas vacation was ruined by a valcano and we were
scrambling for alternative plans. Being in Ft. Lauderdale, I was hoping the same, but was
advised by...
Forum: Cayman Islands November 4th, 2010, 10:33 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 110,916
Posted By tantakatie
Momonthego: I came across Moby Dick tours...

Momonthego:
I came across Moby Dick tours through a review on tripadvisor.com, and per their website....[I]Can my Grandfather and infant enjoy your tour? Are their age limits?
No age limits. 9...
Forum: Jamaica October 27th, 2010, 07:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,387
Posted By tantakatie
Unhappy RC changing destination of Ochos Rios to Falmouth??

Hi All-
I am booked on RC Navigator for 5 days going to Labadee and what
I thought was going to be Ochos Rios. When I was online researching
excursions, it now lists Falmouth as the Jamaica...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question October 18th, 2010, 06:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,459
Posted By tantakatie
The plastic of the shampoo bottles retain any...

The plastic of the shampoo bottles retain any fragrance of the shampoo and ruin the alcohol!! Been there done that!! Get the smaller pint bottles or just use plastic soda
bottles that have some...
Forum: Florida Departures October 18th, 2010, 05:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 498
Posted By tantakatie
Hey- If you are walking on the N side of...

Hey-
If you are walking on the N side of 17th st is Bimini Boatyard$$$, just a little further down on the same side of your hotel is Carlos andPepe's- Mexican and great!! If you
want steak,...
Forum: Florida Departures October 18th, 2010, 04:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 630
Posted By tantakatie
Hi folks- Bruno's suggestions are great, but...

Hi folks-
Bruno's suggestions are great, but if you come to S.FLA a few days prior to your
cruise and rent a car, there are some great places just a few hours drive on the
W.coast of FLA. One...
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