Info on hotels, shuttles , and flights--Help

maw · Apr 27, 2010

?????? Wondering whaat hotel to make reservations out, Is there transportation available from airport to hotel with scooters , then to port with scooters, still have to find flights to and from. Got frustrated Sunday when I was checking every site was slow. Any one who knows this area would appreciate your help abt handicap transportation? Will accept help on all this when :shrug:

anyone has the time?

Gramma Ann · Apr 27, 2010

Maw. I've been searching also. Of course we have our van, so don't need the shuttle, but some of the choices just don't seem to fit our normal lifestyle. :biggrin:

:boogie:

If needed, we can always take your scooters in the van to the terminal for you. We'll figure something out!!!

The one Denise has booked, is actually close enough you might can just ride them to the pier. :spyglass::spyglass:

Einstein · May 3, 2010

Good question on the hotels maw & GrammaAnn and I will be in hotel search mode this week. :doubleup: Here are a few that offer complimentary parking for those driving in. :boogie:

https://secure.stay123.com/cruise-r...onth=10&year=2010&adults=2&children=0&rooms=1

Gramma Ann · May 3, 2010

Thanks E!! :thankyou:

Einstein · May 3, 2010

Just booked a 2 Room Suite at Embassy Suites for $112 total cost that includes FREE Airport Shuttle as well as FREE shuttle service anywhere within 3 miles of hotel. :doubleup: Also includes the following amenities.

For your Comfort

Air Conditioning
Balcony
Bolster Pillow
Clock Radio w/ MP3 Connection
Curved Shower Rod
Embassy EssentialsTM Bedding
Feather Pillows Non Allergenic
Flexible Work Environment
In-Room Movie Channel
Non-Smoking
Seating Area with Sofa
Sofa Bed
Spacious Two Room suite
TV-Cable
TV-Pay per view
TV-Premium HBO,CNN,ESPN
TV-Standard Network

For your Convenience

Bathroom Amenities
Complimentary Hot Breakfast
Convenient Electrical Outlets
Desk Level Electric Plugs
Desk Level HSIA Connection
Desk Level Phone Jacks
Evening Manager's Reception
Hairdryer
High Speed Internet Access
In-Suite Coffee/Welcome Caddy
Iron
Iron/Ironing Board
Kitchenette
Microwave
Mini Refrigerator
Neutrogena(R) Bath Amenities
Newspaper M-F (USA Today)
Remote-Controlled Television
Rollaways
Self Laundry Available
Telephone - Auto Wakeup
Telephone - Two Phones
Telephone - Voice Mail
Telephone - with Dataport

For your Confidence

Alarms - Audible
Electronic Locks
Electronic Smoke Detector
Thumb Dead Bolt
Visual Strobe/Hearing Impaired

A Managers reception is also included in the price which includes ...

Manager's Reception
From cold beverages to warm conversation, our nightly Manager's Reception is all about relaxing and starting the evening off right. Enjoy a refreshing cocktail courtesy of our bartender. Soft drinks, beer and wine are also available. If you're hungry for a snack, we've got it handled. Tasty bite-sized snacks are offered every night.

Also for $10 pp shuttle service to the port can be scheduled upon arrival at the hotel. Reviews on Trip Advisor and Hotels.com gave the hotel a 4.7 out of 5 rating. Also Credit Card is NOT charged until arrival and reservation can be canceled with NO penalty up to 24 hours prior to arrival. Here is the Link if anyone else is interested. The also have a reasonably priced Park & Stay Package of $129 + Tax for anyone driving in. :boogie: One thing out of the way and now to keep an eye on that airfare. :whistle:

http://embassysuites1.hilton.com/en...ites-Tampa-Airport-Westshore-Florida/index.do

nieciez · May 4, 2010

Einstein said:
Just booked a 2 Room Suite at Embassy Suites for $112 total cost that includes FREE Airport Shuttle as well as FREE shuttle service anywhere within 3 miles of hotel. :doubleup:

E, May I ask what pricing code you used to get such a GREAT price as our Gov't rate was $124.32 total.....are you using HH Reward Points?

maw · May 4, 2010

Reservations made . Thanks E--now to find that air fare.

Einstein · May 4, 2010

Ducking :smack: as I type Senior Citizen thanx my darlin. :bigsmile:

nieciez · May 4, 2010

I was thinking about booking the "Senior" rate as Leatheneck will be that Golden Age 2 months after the cruise...didn't know how close they'd look at that LOL.

maw · May 4, 2010

Maw has had a real good day--have hotel room booked and found my flight non stop from Springfield on Allegiant air--no extra night in KC, no driv e to KC, just run down to Spri ngfield (60 miles and an afternoon flight. Lucky us they only go to Tampa 2 days a week and they work for us going both ways. Love it when a plan comes together.

Einstein · May 4, 2010

Denise ... the kind lady told me that they might indeed ask for proof so I will make sure red is nearby. :whistle:

maw .... love it when a plan comes together. :boogie: Congrats on those easy air connections. :doubleup:

maw · May 4, 2010

Okay dodo bird here guess who made plane reservations to the wrong airport--Allegiant flies into St. Petersburg-Clearwater--I think I will play Scarlett O'Hara and think abt that problem tomorrow.--Dumb Maw :hammer:

am not sure I should try to do anything without a keeper. lol

Einstein · May 4, 2010

maw said:
Okay dodo bird here guess who made plane reservations to the wrong airport--Allegiant flies into St. Petersburg-Clearwater--I think I will play Scarlett O'Hara and think abt that problem tomorrow.--Dumb Maw

am not sure I should try to do anything without a keeper. lol

NO Biggie maw as St Pete airport is right on the other side of the Bay and should be only a short shuttle ride over to Tampa. Plus the Embassy is on that side of town closest to the Sunshine Bridge & Parkway which will make it an easy ride. Below is a Link to Super Shuttle which does serve both St. Pete and Tampa so I bet U can get set up with them. Probably worth it as U do now have a DIRECT FLIGHT from Springfield. :doubleup:

http://www.supershuttle.com/Default.aspx