Ft. Lauderdale Q&A/FAQ

[Bequia]

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I have been quiet for the past couple of months. I have a blog about all things Ft Lauderdale that I made a promise to myself would be updated daily. Instead, I have been kind of busy with my other life outside of the States, and have neglected it. I'm back and making sure that any new updates get posted there timely. Questions...fire away.

Bequia



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[Treven]

Glad to see you're "back on line".

[sunscreen]

Can you recommend a nice hotel near the Sawgrass Mills Outlet Mall for under $100 a night in Dec?

[phabric]

Have enjoyed all your help before.

We are booked through Priceline for the Hyatt Place near 17th Street for March 2010 so cann't cancel. I have read on another thread there might be problems with the hotel. Have you heard of anything.

[Jim B]

Was wondering where you have been.
Glad you are back on line!!

[Bequia]

Originally Posted by sunscreen

Can you recommend a nice hotel near the Sawgrass Mills Outlet Mall for under $100 a night in Dec?

The LaQuinta Inn, 13600 NW 2nd St, Sunrise, FL‎ -is 1.8 miles south of the Sawgrass Mills. Safe neighborhood, nearby restaurants within walking distance.


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[Bequia]

Originally Posted by phabric

Have enjoyed all your help before.

We are booked through Priceline for the Hyatt Place near 17th Street for March 2010 so cann't cancel. I have read on another thread there might be problems with the hotel. Have you heard of anything.

Not sure what you've heard but I wouldn't think twice about staying at this Hyatt Place.



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[Almost Packed]

we will be flying in to FLL and our cruise departs from Miami....we are a party of 4. Suggestions?

Our concerns are getting to & from airport, pier, hotel etc.

should we stay in FLL area, or MIA? Rent a car or rely on Taxi?

We are trying to be budget friendly.

Thanks in advance.

[UpstateCruizer]

Originally Posted by Bequia

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I have been quiet for the past couple of months. I have a blog about all things Ft Lauderdale that I made a promise to myself would be updated daily. Instead, I have been kind of busy with my other life outside of the States, and have neglected it. I'm back and making sure that any new updates get posted there timely. Questions...fire away.

Bequia



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I'm so glad to see you back and thank you for replying to my email I've shared your blog site with anyone that asks about FLL. It's the most informative source for information on the area. It certainly has helped us in the past

FLL is our favorite cruise port and we are headed back there in October. We are staying at the Renaissance and looking for a breakfast suggestion. The hotel offers a buffet but we are looking for somewhere with a menu to order from. I know there is a bakery around the corner from the hotel but it was small and offered more of a bakery type offering. Any suggestions?

Thank you again

[phabric]

Can you post your thread with all FLL information.

[knitlady037]

Originally Posted by phabric

Have enjoyed all your help before.

We are booked through Priceline for the Hyatt Place near 17th Street for March 2010 so cann't cancel. I have read on another thread there might be problems with the hotel. Have you heard of anything.

If you don't mind me asking, what price did you get for the room? Never used priceline so don't know what to do. We are also cruising in march.

[phabric]

I did Priceline in June. With Priceline, I " bid " under Downtown Ft Lauderdale, 3 or 4*(cann't remember) for March 27. I had to do a few tries until I bid $100 and received the Hyatt Place with taxes and service fee came to $119.81. Hotel site wants $230.

We have been to this hotel when it was another name. There is a continental breakfast, shuttle to/from airport/port, close to restaurants, and stores.

Go to www.biddingfortravel.com will help you get started.

[KreinKrunker]

Originally Posted by Bequia

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I have been quiet for the past couple of months.



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Welcome back! TrentS has also returned, and is giving out more good information.

[izzy10]

Hi:

I'm looking for a good deal on parking for a Feb 2010 14 day cruise. What would you recommend in Port Everglade?

Thanks,
Izzy

[Erinchita]

Hi there-

So happy to have stumbled upon this thread!

As you can see in my countdown, I'll be leaving out of FLL on a cruise on 11/28. We'll be coming in on 11/27 and I feel overwhelmed with the hotel search. I don't want to do priceline or hotwire because that would require paying up front and our plans are still not 100% concrete. We are looking for a hotel that has airport and cruiseport shtutles, if possible.

I found good rates for the Hyatt Pier 66 ($118 for garden/double) and the Hyatt Place ($119) via hyatt.com. Are either of these good?

Thanks in advance for any information you can offer.

[phabric]

Originally Posted by Erinchita

Hi there-

So happy to have stumbled upon this thread!

As you can see in my countdown, I'll be leaving out of FLL on a cruise on 11/28. We'll be coming in on 11/27 and I feel overwhelmed with the hotel search. I don't want to do priceline or hotwire because that would require paying up front and our plans are still not 100% concrete. We are looking for a hotel that has airport and cruiseport shtutles, if possible.

I found good rates for the Hyatt Pier 66 ($118 for garden/double) and the Hyatt Place ($119) via hyatt.com. Are either of these good?

Thanks in advance for any information you can offer.

The Hyatt Place has a shuttle to/from airport/port, continental breakfast and close restaurant, grocery stores.

If that helps.

[emdia43]

Best way to get from South Beach to Port Everglades?
Approximate cost of Taxi or recommendation for shuttle would be appreciated.
Thankyou Bequia. You have been missed

[CurlyQ132]

Originally Posted by Bequia

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I have been quiet for the past couple of months. I have a blog about all things Ft Lauderdale that I made a promise to myself would be updated daily. Instead, I have been kind of busy with my other life outside of the States, and have neglected it. I'm back and making sure that any new updates get posted there timely. Questions...fire away.

Bequia



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How is the stay at the Embassy Suites? Do they have a nice pool?

[designmom]

We are coming to FLL in November and my mom really wants to do some outlet shopping before we leave on our cruise. We are staying at the Renaissance and I am wondering how difficult it would be to get to the Sawgrass Mills Outlet Mall? Is it worth the trip? We are not planning on renting a car so how woudl we get there?

[Bequia]

Originally Posted by Erinchita

Hi there-


I found good rates for the Hyatt Pier 66 ($118 for garden/double) and the Hyatt Place ($119) via hyatt.com. Are either of these good?

Thanks in advance for any information you can offer.

The Hyatt Pier 66 is a resort, the Hyatt Place is an ordinary hotel. Both are fine. If you have extended time then the Pier 66 in a heartbeat. If less then 24 hours, Hyatt Place.



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