elmoe663

Hi, we are coming into FLL and staying at The Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa in Hollywood beach. We were wondering if Quarterdecks on Dania Beach was a nice restaurant just for some drinks and decent seafood? All suggestions would be helpful also. We will also have a rental car for the day. Thank you.

Priceline

 

Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa

4*

Hollywood area

10/12/13 - 10/13/13

$90.00

$18.59 taxes

$108.59 total

I wonder if I had the right dates earlier because I can't come up with that cheap rate again. I am 6 people so I need a minivan for precruise 11/16-11/17. After taxes & fees its $87.16 which is a great rate but for the same amount, I can book one with Dollar and get their free shuttle at MIA.

 

I'll keep trying...

girlscruise2011, just checked dates with info you provided and got the mini-van for $87.16.

 

Rate ( USD )

 

 

68.00 car

0.00 options0.00 equipment & services

0.00 protections

 

 

19.16 taxes & fees4.93 total taxes

14.23 total fees

 

 

$ 87.16 TOTAL

 

 

0R rate terms

1 day 0 hour rental 125 free miles then .25 USD / add'l mi

 

 

 

Additional Mileage Charge

 

Use this calculator for your convenience, to estimate additional mileage fee.

Note: This is just an estimate. Actual charges are determined at the time of rental.

 

 

 

 

 

 

mileage charge: 125 free miles then .25 USD / add'l mi

calculate additional mileage mi = USD

 

 

Location

Pick-up:FT. LAUDERDALE/HOLLYWOOD APO - FLL

FT. LAUDERDALE , FL

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 11:00 AM

 

Return:DOWNTOWN/PORT OF MIAMI - M5E

MIAMI , FL

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 11:00 AM

 

 

 

 

Car

DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

or similar

mini passenger van automatic air conditioned

 

 

Personal Info

RapidRez Number none

Residency US

 

 

 

 

 

Offer codes

BCD Y937800

coupon code none

 

Also coupon code comes from mousesavers.com check them out.

 

Discounts, Codes and Coupons

 

To find the best rates, I recommend trying every code that applies to your travel dates and desired car type when checking rates for Budget online. Just type the code into the appropriate box on the Budget website.

The codes below are good for anyone to use and do not require a paper coupon. However, some of them will work only for certain dates and/or car types, and some have blackout dates over certain holidays -- so if one doesn't work, try another. Rates do not include taxes and fees.

 

 

 

Discounts Open to Anyone

• Get a Fullsize SUV rental for $300/week from Budget. Offer valid for pick up by 7/20/12. Use code U103300. Limited availability at this rate. Weekly rates require a five-consecutive-day minimum rental and a 14-day maximum rental. A 24 hour advance reservation is required. Offers may not be available during holiday and other blackout periods; rate surcharges during peak periods may apply. Rates may not be combined with any other discounted rate or promotional offer. Not available in Hawaii. Offer expires 7/12/12.
  
• Get up to 25% off weekly rentals at participating Budget locations. Use BCD code U110900. Offer subject to vehicle availability at the time of rental and may not be available on some rates at some times including some online rates. Offer may not be used in conjunction with any other BCD number, promotion or offer.
  
• Get up to 40% off rentals at participating Budget locations. Use BCD code W810011. Offer subject to vehicle availability at the time of rental and may not be available on some rates at some times including some online rates. Offer may not be used in conjunction with any other BCD number, promotion or offer.
  
• Get up to 15% off rentals at participating Budget locations in FLORIDA. Use BCD code Y937800. Offer subject to vehicle availability at the time of rental and may not be available on some rates at some times including some online rates. Offer may not be used in conjunction with any other BCD number, promotion or offer.
  
• Wal-Mart Customers (i.e., anyone) can get up to 25% off rentals at Budget. Use BCD code W810011.
  
• Another Wal-Mart code: Use BCD code W810000 at Budget. Source: Wal-Mart edition Rand-McNally Atlas. Thanks to Joe J for info.
  
• WestJet "guests" can save on rentals with BCD code A376100 at Budget. You don't have to prove that you have flown with this Canadian airline to use the ID #. Thanks to Tammy C for info.
  

The address is actually 89 SE 2nd St. (M5E). Just did a mapquest for it and it is 5 minutes ( 1.74 miles) from Port.

 

Hope this helps!

 

Your exactly right Terry. Great info. Here is a link of the map.:D:D

https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=89+Southeast+2nd+Street,+Miami,+FL&daddr=Port+of+Miami,+Miami,+FL&hl=en&sll=39.356933,-84.36051&sspn=1.497146,2.90863&geocode=FSJCiQEdV2A4-ym5yfNFnLbZiDFaZbQutAVg-g%3BFa1YiQEdtpY4-yHkYbFHUPLj0ynj5iG8IrTZiDHkYbFHUPLj0w&oq=port+of+mia&t=h&mra=ls&z=16

We are flying in the same day as well and arriving on a non stop flight at 11:20am. I think we are going with a private service so it will be a direct non stop ride to the cruise ship terminal. There are only two of us so we will be paying around $90.00 one way. We will take the mass shuttle on our way back. If anyone knows of a reliabe service please advise. I have contacted a few vendors and seem to be having trouble getting a response. :confused:

 

Try this one it seems like a good one also.

http://www.ambiancetransportation.com/

Has anyone ever used Port Canaveral Cruise Shuttles?

 

http://portcanaveralcruiseshuttles.com/

 

Looks like their rate is $80 for round trip for 2 ppl. That's the lowest rate I've seen but I'm not sure if they are reliable.

 

I am also flying in morning of the cruise with a stop-over...

 

Here is a popular on here that is recommended by others but I haven't used them. Good luck and happy cruising!!!!!!http://orlandodisneylimo.com/

If your ship is docked at terminals 1-3, you won't need a cab at all. Otherwise you will need one both ways, as the port is very big. Somewhere on the internet you can find a map of the port and elsewhere you can find a chart that indicates what terminal is used for which ship on which date. A search on CC should help you find this info.

 

Please review the maps below to find out exactly where you need to go.

 

 

 

 

 

Here is the link for the ship schedule. Just plug in ship and date and should bring up which pier you will be at. Good Luck:D:D:D

 

https://pevweb01.broward.org/Public/PublicMovements.aspx

[quote name='royalcruz']Drop off everyone (maybe keep one person with you) and the luggage and then park and walk to the terminal. Princess will probably use Pier 3. The garage is next to the terminal, but it's a very big garage, shared by the convention center.[/quote]

After looking it up you will be going out of pier 2, here is a link for that. [URL]https://pevweb01.broward.org/Public/PublicMovements.aspx[/URL] then type in your ship of emerald princess in ship name area.

Also here is a picture so you will get an ideal of what we are talking about. Good Luck and I hope this helps you and enjoy your cruise.[IMG]http://lh3.ggpht.com/WigH3UPrBXZpksHb9SFXEA0VWhG3ss4JNIYPIlLin8FtXJJkGKI1hrTrmT07wqBO50Zr9p4e416So712s9TztTT56W8hidVi_CxM5eM[/IMG]

I was just on the phone with them on Friday getting information for a pre-cruise stay in August. I ended up booking the Hyatt Place North just a block away. The reason why I went with the Hyatt Place was because the customer service I got from the phone calls was night and day between the two. The Hyatt Place has both a free shuttle to/from the airport and cruise-port while the Holiday Inn C.C. only has a free shuttle to/from the airport (the cruise shuttle costs $8). The Hyatt Place was also a few dollars less expensive.

 

These are just a couple key bullet points which helped me make my decision. I hope this helps!

 

Here is a link for Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Airport-North

1851 SE Tenth Avenue

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

http://www.valuetrips.com/AMS/FL/F17.htm

 

They have it for $89 Apr 1, 2010 - Oct 27, 2010 and $109 Oct 28, 2010 - Dec 31, 2010 and alot of cc people say that you can go to Costco and get $100 gift card for $80 then use it towards your room so you can save more money. Good luck and I hope this info helps you in any way.:D

Hi everyone. I'm so behind on booking my hotel that I'm hoping I can get some good tips from all of you (maybe even tonight!). My parents, DH, DD and I are sailing out of Fort Lauderdale on the Carnival Freedom and will be flying in from the AZ and DC areas respectively. Joining us will be my in-laws who'll be driving in from Tampa. As a result, we're looking for a hotel that offers airport/port shuttles as well as free parking for the duration of the cruise. My DH - who is not a CC user - has proposed the Spring Hill Suites. Can anyone tell me about their experiences there? I'm open to other suggestions as well. DH loves a hotel that offers free breakfast so that is a consideration! I'm more concerned in a safe area to leave my in-laws' car. Thanks in advance!

 

Flyboyswife check this website out it might be able to help you. I don't know what time of year you are going but if it falls between April 1 - October 27 Hyatt place on 10th has a very good price and is very convenient to the port. The free parking I'm not sure about but you can call to see. Good luck http://www.valuetrips.com/AMS/FL/F17.htm

 

128 Spacious Guest Rooms Featuring:

• Signature Hyatt Grand Bed

• Complimentary Wi-Fi

• 42" flat-panel HD TV

• Cozy Corner oversized sofa sleeper

• Iron, Ironing board and hair dryer

• Convenient, well lighted work area.

Sunset after leaving Ocho Rios, Jamaica:)

Liberty of The Seas in the morning at Grand Caymans.:D

 

Liberty of The Seas noon at Grand Caymans.

 

Carnival Freedom in the afternoon Grand Caymans.

 

Liberty of The Seas leaving that afternoon in Grand Caymans. What a day of weather we had.:rolleyes:

I could read through all 503 posts, but......

 

On July 7 (Wednesday), myself and 13 gals will be staying at the Hyatt Place Airport North for one night pre-cruise (Grandeur of the Seas). I would like to make arrangements for the 14 of us to have dinner and drinks together that night, near the hotel if possible. Nothing terribly expensive, lots of variety, w/cocktails. Walking distance is a bonus.

 

I've looked at the restaurants listed on the hotel's website, (Moe's, Kelly's Landing, Outback, Hops, etc). Hops is about the only place that would fit the bill except it appears they only have beer/wine.

 

Is there another similar type restaurant that serves cocktails where 14 women embarking on an all girls cruise can start their adventure?

 

Thanks!!!

 

Cathy

Here is one that is right down the street within walking distance Bimini Boatyard Bar and Grill on 17th St. http://www.biminiboatyard.com/index.cfm?myPath=content/location.html&sub=location

 

Map - http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=1851+Southeast+10th+Avenue,+Fort+Lauderdale,+FL&daddr=1555+Southeast+17th+Street,+Fort+Lauderdale,+FL&hl=en&geocode=FRI5jgEdT0M5-yljeYXeZQDZiDF5OSOQ6UuOtw%3BFYlJjgEd_185-ynjJoEfagDZiDFa9FLGoc3Hbw&gl=us&mra=ls&dirflg=w&sll=26.099145,-80.12916&sspn=0.005347,0.011319&ie=UTF8&ll=26.099251,-80.129321&spn=0.005347,0.011319&t=h&z=17

 

Menu - http://www.biminiboatyard.com/menus/dinner.pdf

 

Goodluck hope this helps.:D

We used Priceline for the Renaissance Hotel on 17th Street in Fort Lauderdale. Our winning bid was $97.00 for Christmas Day-12/25/09.

$60.00 Bid after taxes was $74.57 at the Renaissance Hotel on 17th Street in Fort Lauderdale 10/17/09 - 10/18/09 Pre- cruise Carnival Freedom 10/18/2009 - 10/24/2009 Western Cruise. Key West, Grand Cayman Islands and Ocho Rios Jamaica.