Kay

Here's the deal.... flying standby into Ft. Lauderdale to catch a cruise from Miami. I can't do transfers because I'll be coming in a day early and not going directly to the cruise ship. I just need to go to Miami and get a hotel there ( how about the Best Western at the pier?? ) I can use the ships transfers back to the airport. Lot of inconvenience but can save a couple of hundred if it works. <BR> <BR>Paul, this one may be a good one for you! Any insight is appreciated. I know I can rent a car and drop at MIA but hate to if not necessary. <BR>

Paul Therault

<BR>Hi Kay, <BR> <BR>Yes transfers will not take you to your hotel unless you purchased the hotel package from the cruise line. <BR> <BR>The Best Western Marina Park is a nice hotel. Comfortable, reasonable, but it is not a Sheraton. <BR> <BR>I would not attempt to walk to the pier from the hotel. It only appears close. <BR> <BR>I like the Best Western since it is right across the street from the Bayside Marketplace which is a destination by itself. You can spend hours there. <BR> <BR>Whenever my plane is due to leave late from Miami I always take a taxi to the Marketplace. <BR> <BR>There are many retail outlets/food court/outside and inside restaurants/entertainment/boat tours, etc. No beach. <BR> <BR>Paul <BR>

Paul Therault

<BR>Hi Kay, <BR> <BR>I forgot. The airport shuttle will take you to the Best Western. Also a taxi, of course. <BR> <BR>Make reservations now. The hotel fills quickly. <BR> <BR>Paul

Kay

Thanks Paul, <BR> <BR>Do you know how much the shuttle from Ft. Lauderdale to the Best Western would be? How about from the Miami airport? Just approximately. <BR> <BR>Kay

r stark

Kay I recently to a taxi from the port of Fort Lauderdale to Miami airport it cost approx.$50. for four people.