I'm looking for a good Miami planning thread. Is there an official one? Well this looks as good as any.... Here are my questions:
1) We're researching the IC Miami downtown, IC Miami Doral and CP Miami Airport. Any experiences on any of these? We have a rental car but plan on parking at the port.
2) How does the port charge for parking? By day or 24-hour periods? 4 night cruise = $100?
3) I posted a thread on cruise critic forums regarding safety of leaving luggage in a rental minivan while we have lunch on Lincoln Road. 2 locals responded and told me that it was a really bad idea since cars get broken into, etc. I've been to SoBe a few times and I guess I believe it.
Here's my problem -- what do I do with luggage? There is a luggage hold at MIA, but that seems like a hassle.
Does anyone know whether United offers curbside check in at MIA, and if so what time you're allowed to check luggage? For anyone else wondering, AA has this and allows early drop.
4) Versailles or La Carreta?
We are picking up SIL morning of the cruise and will be near the airport anyways.
Thanks for any input.
BTW I found another thread on Miami hotels for anyone who is interested:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=47365082