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rick316
03-05-2008, 10:20 AM
Is anybody flying into Fort lauderdale on Thursday 29th May?
SpinBob
03-05-2008, 10:23 AM
I'm sure the airport will be full of people who are :D
rick316
03-05-2008, 10:24 AM
I'm sure the airport will be full of people who are :D
Touche!
Ok,let me re-phrase the question.Is anyone that is attending WSSC flyinginto Fort Lauderdal on thursday 29th May? Or does anyone HERE know the cheapest way to get down to the hotel,please?
Is anybody flying into Fort lauderdale on Thursday 29th May?
Wait, wait, did I miss something? Are you now coming????
We are flying into Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday. Want us to wait for you?:p
rick316
03-05-2008, 10:48 AM
Where have you been,Susan? This is old news now:rolleyes: I've been told about Zoom Airways and OMG what a difference in price!!!The flight gets in at 17:30 on the 29th,what do you suggest to get down to Miami?
Where have you been,Susan? This is old news now:rolleyes: I've been told about Zoom Airways and OMG what a difference in price!!!The flight gets in at 17:30 on the 29th,what do you suggest to get down to Miami?
Clearly, I haven't been paying attention. Great news! We haven't figured out ground transportation yet, but I'm sure there's a shuttle going to Miami hotels. It will be a long, slow trip, but we'll get there. I'll investigate eventually and let you know. Or if you beat me to it, share the info.
rick316
03-05-2008, 11:12 AM
Ballpark cost $$$??
Ballpark cost $$$??
details, details. OK, I'll call the IC and see what I can dig up. I'll let you know.
rick316
03-05-2008, 11:16 AM
I'm sorry:(:redface:;) I'm weighing up the pro's and cons of Lauderdale of Miami if only you could see me here...I have my laptop next to the pc,8 different windows open and juggling them all.So ifi book a flight as a new thread will someone please tell me?:D
RaffCycles
03-05-2008, 11:32 AM
Or does anyone HERE know the cheapest way to get down to the hotel,please?
How's your kayaking skills?
Sorry, thought I'd get it in before Bob did.
rick316
03-05-2008, 11:36 AM
How's your kayaking skills?
Sorry, thought I'd get it in before Bob did.
Hahahaha....ha...,ha......hohoho:rolleyes: (I don't actually get that joke...:redface:)
rick316
03-05-2008, 12:17 PM
http://fortlauderdale-airportshuttle.com/?gclid=CPzh0fOu9pECFQ9BMAodnAi4ow
http://fortlauderdale-airportshuttle.com/?gclid=CPzh0fOu9pECFQ9BMAodnAi4ow
just sent you a pm.
rick316
03-05-2008, 12:23 PM
great minds think alike......
Ps.My flight's are booked now.
SpinBob
03-05-2008, 02:30 PM
Where have you been,Susan? This is old news now:rolleyes: I've been told about Zoom Airways and OMG what a difference in price!!!The flight gets in at 17:30 on the 29th,what do you suggest to get down to Miami?It's only old news to the folks who frequent the other forum
SpinBob
03-05-2008, 02:33 PM
Hahahaha....ha...,ha......hohoho:rolleyes: (I don't actually get that joke...:redface:)I think Raff meant you could row from Ft. Lauderdale to Miami for free and I think my sense of humor is harder to imitate
jsejt
03-05-2008, 08:31 PM
I went ahead and booked into Miami, the difference between the two wasn't that great of a savings and I knew I'd have to pay shuttle fees if I flew into Ft. Lauderdale. Now I'll just get a shuttle from Miami to IC right? Free?
I went ahead and booked into Miami, the difference between the two wasn't that great of a savings and I knew I'd have to pay shuttle fees if I flew into Ft. Lauderdale. Now I'll just get a shuttle from Miami to IC right? Free?
I don't remember it being free but it wasn't a whole lot. We royally blew it buy underestimating the ground transportation to the IC -- we're basically paying the same for the joy of an hour shuttle ride. Typical Pink move.
SpinBob
03-05-2008, 08:47 PM
There are no free shuttles from either airport, you only get that when the hotel has it's own shuttle.
Shannon,
The least expensive shuttle in Miami is SuperShuttle, I think it's around $15, unfortunately you can't make an online reservation for the Miami airport, but you can call.
The shuttles come frequently enough that you probably don't need a reservation to get a ride from the airport to the IC, but you will need a reservation to get picked up at the hotel to get back to the airport.
midnight rider
03-05-2008, 08:55 PM
I know of a few hotels in South Beach that actually offer a complimentary airport shuttle to and from the Miami Airport and will let anybody ride no questions asked, but the InterContinental has never offered this service as far as I know. It might be worth checking out if one of the other high end hotels in the Downtown Miami area within easy walking distance offers a free shuttle.
Miami Airport is only 5 or 6 miles from the IC and if you do a little comparison shopping beforehand, you should be able to find a shuttle for under 10 bucks.
RaffCycles
03-05-2008, 11:12 PM
I think Raff meant you could row from Ft. Lauderdale to Miami for free and I think my sense of humor is harder to imitate
No, I was thinking London:D
Cheeze
03-05-2008, 11:15 PM
I strongly recommend flying into FtL. It's a heck of alot easier getting in/out of that airport vs Miami. I took the Super Shuttle the last two times. Didn't have to wait long to get one (just outside the door from the bag claim). It was $15.00 or $16.00 @ way plus the tip. In 2006 the ride took 30 minutes because I was the first one dropped off. In 2007 it took about an hour since I was the last one off (but at least I got to see the old DeVille). You call the day before you leave and make a reservation to be picked up at the hotel. They call you about an hour before they arrive.
Miami is wwaaaayyyyy to busy for my slice of Cheeze
midnight rider
03-05-2008, 11:24 PM
All the budget carriers such as Southwest & JetBlue fly into Fort Lauderdale Airport and you almost always get a better deal on all the other domestic carriers if you fly into FLL rather than Miami.
The IC is 25 miles from FLL versus 7 miles from the Miami Airport.
I strongly recommend flying into FtL. It's a heck of alot easier getting in/out of that airport vs Miami. I took the Super Shuttle the last two times. Didn't have to wait long to get one (just outside the door from the bag claim). It was $15.00 or $16.00 @ way plus the tip. In 2006 the ride took 30 minutes because I was the first one dropped off. In 2007 it took about an hour since I was the last one off (but at least I got to see the old DeVille). You call the day before you leave and make a reservation to be picked up at the hotel. They call you about an hour before they arrive.
Miami is wwaaaayyyyy to busy for my slice of Cheeze
Inflation, Cheeze, it's now $32 each way to the IC.:mad:
SpinBob
03-06-2008, 08:32 AM
"Almost always" is right Mat. For some reason out of Newark, JetBlue to Ft. Lauderdale is more expensive than American to Miami.
midnight rider
03-06-2008, 09:07 AM
I wouldn't give up on JetBlue just yet. If you can hold out, they normally have some kind of spring airfare sale or two within the WSSC time frame that I've taken advantage of in past years.
SpinBob
03-06-2008, 10:48 AM
I bought my ticket already, but the way gas prices are going up :mad:, I wouldn't count on airline ticket prices to drop.
rick316
03-06-2008, 03:04 PM
Inflation, Cheeze, it's now $32 each way to the IC.:mad:
Unless I badly mis-read that price,it's based on at least 2 people sharing the journey:(
rick316
03-10-2008, 07:20 PM
I have found an alternative means of transport from FLL,it's approx. $18 for a shared car and it's at this link http://www.floridalimo.com/
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