Miami questions...

LondonDiva

paulinespens wrote: »

Your not ordering one of the coffins you can buy on Walmarts website?

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:Sorry, ordering a camera to be delivered there.

LondonDiva

sallysaver wrote: »

Hi,
We haven't stayed at the Marriott, but have stayed at the Doubletree which is right next door. You are minutes away from the bus terminal which will give you access to all parts of Miami. I can't remember the bus number which will take you down to South Beach, but the bus timetables etc are well displayed and documented. If you intend to use the bus, you need to tender the correct fare as the drivers do not give change so this is worth bearing in mind i.e. $2 fare makes it expensive if you tender a $10 note. Above the bus station is the Metro Mover which goes around Miami in a Loop and stops extremely frequently. Is is accessed by stairs although there are lots of stations with lifts (a bit smelly!) The main advise we were given was not to ride the Metro Mover at night - apparently it makes a comfortable bed for the homeless. Some stations are staffed but most are not. As regards eating, during the day you could easily walk to the Bayside Market (not really similar to our understanding of a market) but at the time you will be arriving I would advise a taxi. Taxi fares are reasonable and there will be plenty outside of your hotel at all times. Sawgrass Mill is quite a way from where you will be staying and will take a while if you use public transport and I don't think a taxi would be cheap either. It is on the other side of Fort Lauderdale. Ventura shopping mall is large and is easily accessable from the bus terminus I mentioned above.(journey time approx 50 mins) Food court, Macys, Bloomindales etc., are just a few of the retailers. By the way if you are taking a taxi from the airport down into Miami go where the taxi despatcher is. Is is a fixed flat rate of $26 plus tip to downtown Miami and will take 20 mins depending on traffic. The beach is huge and when we were there in December virtually deserted. Flagler Street also worth a visit. Main shopping area in Downtown Miami and easily accessable via Metro Mover. Have a good trip - its worth seeing. Sally

Thanks Lost my own thread and it took a while to locate it again! :rolleyes: