Today was a fun lesson in getting from one place to another. I had to get to Fort Lauderdale airport by 10:00 am and wasn’t sure how far it was or how to get there. I asked at the front desk of my hotel, but got more information through the Internet.
If you ever need to get from Miami airport to Fort Lauderdale airport or vice versa, there is the SuperShuttle that will get you there for around $30. You pick up the shuttle by the bag claim area of the airport. Unfortunately, you may have a few stops to make before getting to the airport as it will take each passenger where ever they need to go along the route. So even though it’s only about 40 minutes door-to-door, it may end up taking you longer. So give yourself lots of time.
Along the way I got to see what a typical seniors condo complex looks like. I hope they were nicer on the inside than on the outside. I guess you live there for the weather. I think I’ll stay in Vancouver for a while yet.
Anyway, after picking up our passengers at the airport, Rick Mauro from CAA Niagara and I, waited with them to get rooms. The timing was not great as the plane got in at 10:00 am and most hotels will not let you check in until at least noon as they need to get the rooms ready. This is another thing to consider when travelling and having to make connections.
Despite everything, our passengers seems to enjoy themselves though they were very tired from having to take such an early flight – many had not bothered to go to bed.
After checking everyone in and making sure all the luggage was in their rooms,etc, Rick and I went to Fort Lauderdale Beach, walked the beach and had lunch at Bubba Gump’s. The bucket of shrimp is still to die for and tastes great with a cold beer. I highly recommend it.
So, three things I learnt today is that you need to investigate travel arrangements yourself when in a strange land and, if possible, don’t book air travel to land hours before check in time of your hotel. And thirdly, always make sure your guests are well looked after. It’s only Day Zero of our cruise……
Tags: cruising, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Travel
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