http://www.flyertalk.com/forum See the sub-forums within for Orlando. en Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:53:13 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.flyertalk.com/forum http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/florida/1019736-dec31-jan4-miami-beach-keys-plan-feedback-suggestions.html Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:31:40 GMT Hi I am getting a bit confused so thought to strike out options which are not feasible.I will be flying from Nebraska to Miami.We are all college students so not on a very lavish budget.I will be visiting with my sis,male and a female friend.We... Hi

I am getting a bit confused so thought to strike out options which are not feasible.I will be flying from Nebraska to Miami.We are all college students so not on a very lavish budget.I will be visiting with my sis,male and a female friend.We are not much into bar and drinking,museums or parks.All are in 25's age group.

I want to spend my new year's eve on Miami beach to see music,dance and fireworks.If I am not wrong its around 10th street somewhere and SoBe runs till 23rt street.I would like to spend some time on beach,see sunset at some place or try some sunset cruise,try snorkeling as never done it before and try some watersports(water scooter like that) if possible.

I should be landing on 31st afternoon and flying back on 4th morning.So I have basically 3 complete days and half day of 31st. I have my flight reservation,car booking from Mia for jan2-4 as well as jan1-4.

This is my tentative program and questions:

Dec31st: Get a hotel around Miami airport( I saw there are quite a few around it especially on south side like Fairfield inn and suites) and in the evening take a cab from hotel to SoBe.Is it possible to get cab from hotel to SoBe?Will it be possible to get cab back around 1 am.Do they have fixed rates (if yes then how much) or it varies.I don't want to be taken for ride.

Jan1st: Take a cab to SoBe,take duck tour,after that walk around SoBe market,spend time on beach in evening ,take cab back to hotel.

Jan2nd: Check out and rent a car(2days=100$ or so) from Miami airport.

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Now I don't know how to plan this part with activities I am interested in,where to go to try snorkelling,water sports,sunset watching or sunset cruising,Do I need to goto some key, then which key?Do I need to make some stops at some places on way to key?

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Jan3rd: In the evening head back and check in at some hotel near airport.

Jan4th : Fly to Nebraska.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks ]]> Florida dracs http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/florida/1019736-dec31-jan4-miami-beach-keys-plan-feedback-suggestions.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/florida/1018342-hyatt-orlando-airport-discount-available.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:08:33 GMT I have a block of rooms from 12/7/09 to 12/10/09 at the Hyatt Orlando International Airport. The rate is $179 and the Hyatt lowest published rate is a bit higher. If you would like to make a reservation, please contact the hotel directly at ask for... I have a block of rooms from 12/7/09 to 12/10/09 at the Hyatt Orlando International Airport. The rate is $179 and the Hyatt lowest published rate is a bit higher. If you would like to make a reservation, please contact the hotel directly at ask for the "Lean" or "LEI" rate. Thanks. ]]> Florida cacic http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/florida/1018342-hyatt-orlando-airport-discount-available.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/florida/1017806-miami-customs-immigration-set-up.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:12:18 GMT Im flying in to MIA from LHR in December and heard that Customs and Immigration can often be a total nightmare in terms of the time it takes to clear. I also heard that occasionally they set up smaller Immigration halls for flights arriving from UK.... Im flying in to MIA from LHR in December and heard that Customs and Immigration can often be a total nightmare in terms of the time it takes to clear. I also heard that occasionally they set up smaller Immigration halls for flights arriving from UK. is this true? Has anyone passed through recently? Is there any quick way thru the airport to avaoid the potentially huge lines? ]]> Florida dpscrest http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/florida/1017806-miami-customs-immigration-set-up.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/florida/1016397-miami-sobe-hotels-3-day-minimum-stays.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:40:30 GMT Howdy. Looking for some guidance...

Some friends rented a condo in south beach for the weekend after Thanksgiving.

Im thinking of popping down for a day or two, but I"m bumping into 3 day minimum stays at a bunch of hotels I'm looking at.

I don't begrudge them the effort, I suppose, but does anyone know if they will open up the nights if they get close and are not booked? Can't imagine they'd rather stay empty.

Or is South Beach always full?

Thanks for any insight. ]]> Florida remyontheroad http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/florida/1016397-miami-sobe-hotels-3-day-minimum-stays.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/florida/1015430-fort-lauderdale-airport-parking.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:14:54 GMT Hi, I am new to this forum! I am traveling to see my family on Thanksgiving, and I would like to know if the parking lot in Fort Lauderdale Airport is usually packed or not on Holidays? extra info: My flight is at 630 am! Thanks! Hi, I am new to this forum!

I am traveling to see my family on Thanksgiving, and I would like to know if the parking lot in Fort Lauderdale Airport is usually packed or not on Holidays?

extra info:
My flight is at 630 am!


Thanks! ]]> Florida zmeflyby http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/florida/1015430-fort-lauderdale-airport-parking.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/florida/1014467-mco-security-delta-side-terminal.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:18:47 GMT I am in and out of MCO at least 2-3 times a month. I have gotten very tired of the "traffic cops" in blue after you pass the TSA agent that checks your ID and boarding pass.

The "traffic cops" are directing everyone without kids to the 2-3 lines to the left and sending the people with kids to the 2-3 lines to the right up against the glass.

The problem is that the "kids" line only has a few people in it and the other lines are jammed up with a 10 min wait. The kids line goes thru in a few minutes and we are stuck with the longer wait.

Now I have kids and they travel frequently, I do not expect to put my infants thru the expert traveller line, but what is wrong with expert travelers using any line available?

Since they shut down the CLEAR line the waits are now longer.

I have complained to the TSA managers at the desk on the tram side of the xray machines and every time they tell me that I am free to choose any line. But everytime I am told to get in the longer lines by the "traffic cop"

Any suggestions?

Thanks ]]> Florida pauleknight http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/florida/1014467-mco-security-delta-side-terminal.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/florida/1014191-rsw-pbi-mco-pbi.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:42:42 GMT We will be visiting West Palm Beach next summer. We are considering flying in or out of either RSW or MCO depending on cost. (FLL and MIA seem to be more money and there are no nonstops into PBI). We are a party of five, so even $25/ticket is a... We will be visiting West Palm Beach next summer. We are considering flying in or out of either RSW or MCO depending on cost. (FLL and MIA seem to be more money and there are no nonstops into PBI). We are a party of five, so even $25/ticket is a savings.

Can someone give me an idea of how long/slow the drive would be between RSW/MCO and West Palm? Which would be the better option? Also is one airport 'better' than the other?

Thanks ]]> Florida stefa http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/florida/1014191-rsw-pbi-mco-pbi.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/florida/1012692-washington-dc-orlando-3-days-less.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:46:41 GMT Hi

i'm planning a trip from Australia and i've got 3 days (or less) to get from Washington DC to Orlando (timing is driven by other must do's and the May 2010 shuttle launch that i am hoping to attend)

Any suggestions for how to do the trip / what to see / where to stay would be appreciated.

Currently looking at Amtrak overnight but i realise that way i won't see much except at each end....


Thanks
David ]]> Florida durham70 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/florida/1012692-washington-dc-orlando-3-days-less.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/florida/1011674-getting-fll-boat-show.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:02:07 GMT So I just paid lot of money to see these yachts. My flight change fee and the cost of an extra nights stay! Anyways, I am staying at the FLL Airport Hilton and I need to figure out how to get there. They can arrange a shuttle, but they have to have... So I just paid lot of money to see these yachts. My flight change fee and the cost of an extra nights stay! Anyways, I am staying at the FLL Airport Hilton and I need to figure out how to get there. They can arrange a shuttle, but they have to have at least 4 people. I also would prefer NOT to take a taxi. The best I have figured out so far is the shuttle van to the airport then hop the bus to downtown. But anyone have a better idea? ]]> Florida Cloudship http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/florida/1011674-getting-fll-boat-show.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/florida/1010452-new-yrs-eve-orlando.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:37:26 GMT any suggestions.. ?? didnt want to do theme parks as I think they will be well crowded.... gwen any suggestions.. ?? didnt want to do theme parks as I think they will be well crowded.... gwen ]]> Florida gwensvilla http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/florida/1010452-new-yrs-eve-orlando.html