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jeffrossatsea
First Class Passenger
Member # 2962

posted 07-19-2003 07:15 PM

we will be boarding the "century" on the 27th of september.....but our flight arrives at 9pm on the 26th.....is there a place real cheap to stay the night in ft. lauderdale which is close to the ship or airport before we head out to sea.....thanks for any info....jeff

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sympatico
First Class Passenger
Member # 797

posted 07-19-2003 07:40 PM

Jeff - try Embassy Suites on the 17th Street Causeway. They will pick you up at the airport and then there is a shuttle to the Pier, which I would suggest that you book as soon as you check in.

Being Canadians, nothing is cheap in FLL. I can't remember what we paid last Christmas. They have a free breakfast in the morning with made to order eggs, bacon, sausages, waffles, etc. etc.

There is a little fish place right across the street on a side street, called Kelly's and the food was good. My daughter had Scrod and it was delicious. Of course, you being from from Vancouver, may not want fish. There's lots of restaurants nearby.

All rooms are Suites, so you have a living room, bedroom and there is a small fridge and a coffee maker in the room.

We have also stayed at Pier 66 which is lovely, but it's expensive and they have no shuttle and no free breakfast.

When we go this Christmas we are going to try the Marriott Spring Hill Suites, who also will pick you up at the airport and have a shuttle to the pier. Have no idea what it is like.

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empressport
First Class Passenger
Member # 2511

posted 07-27-2003 12:20 PM

quote:
Originally posted by sympatico:
...Being Canadians, nothing is cheap in FLL. I can't remember what we paid last Christmas. They have a free breakfast in the morning with made to order eggs, bacon, sausages, waffles, etc. etc....

Don't forget the loonie's gone up by about 12 cents since last Christmas. That should help, unless the exchange rate roller coaster takes it down by then.

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debm3553
First Class Passenger
Member # 3617

posted 07-31-2003 10:06 AM

Jeff- Whenever we are cruising out of FFL or Miami I go a terrifice website at www.sidestep.com. It provides hotels, airlines, cruises, rental cars for booking in a very easy way. My best friend is a travel agent and she uses this site also. It provides her with info she doen't have in her system. You can book through their system or if you have an agent you love and trust you can provide them with info and let them book for you. Hope this helps. Have a great trip

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timothyp harrington
Just Boarded
Member # 4145

posted 09-14-2003 04:32 PM

We booked Amerisuites thru Hotwire.com for 44.00$ per night.This hotel is located aprox. 1 mile from the airport and also 1 mile from the cruise terminal.We are cruising in Feb. 04'.

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Laser
Just Boarded
Member # 4146

posted 09-14-2003 04:57 PM

Very confortable and affordable is the Amerisuites.
Close to the pier w/ complimentary vans from the airport.
The best fares you can get from www.hotels.com
Enjoy your cruise, Century is fantastic!

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