(12-04-2012 01:46 PM)DeadMoney16 Wrote:  Staying at the Hampton Inn & Suites Ft. Lauderdale-Airport for $456 (after all taxes/fees) for the 31st/1st. We got 1 bedroom suite for a bit more room. Stayed in the area for work before - not a bad area.

Just curious, is that the one on Stirling Rd? I was looking at that one as well.

(12-04-2012 03:49 PM)NIUslumo Wrote:  

(12-04-2012 01:46 PM)DeadMoney16 Wrote:  Staying at the Hampton Inn & Suites Ft. Lauderdale-Airport for $456 (after all taxes/fees) for the 31st/1st. We got 1 bedroom suite for a bit more room. Stayed in the area for work before - not a bad area.

Just curious, is that the one on Stirling Rd? I was looking at that one as well.

Yep, that's the one (2500 Stirling road, I believe).

Boca/Deerfield is about a 25 minute drive to the stadium. You might get better rates staying a little more north and off the beaches The beaches 5-10 minute drive with plenty of stuff to do. I've heard ND maybe working out at FAU's Stadium.

Hilton...by the Miami airport

Biscayne Bay Marriott! Happy Birthday to me.
Future in-laws gave us their points! Guess that means they like me?

(12-04-2012 04:46 PM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  Boca/Deerfield is about a 25 minute drive to the stadium. You might get better rates staying a little more north and off the beaches The beaches 5-10 minute drive with plenty of stuff to do. I've heard ND maybe working out at FAU's Stadium.

any suggestions on transportation to and from the game?

Anybody looking/staying in the Sleep Inn & Suites Ft. Lauderdale?

(12-04-2012 08:51 PM)HuskieRak Wrote:  Biscayne Bay Marriott! Happy Birthday to me.
Future in-laws gave us their points! Guess that means they like me?

I'm there as well.

I've stayed there for work, pretty nice hotel overall, right by the Heat Arena, and also a very short drive over the bridge to South Beach.

(12-04-2012 10:24 PM)17Huskies Wrote:  

(12-04-2012 08:51 PM)HuskieRak Wrote:  Biscayne Bay Marriott! Happy Birthday to me.
Future in-laws gave us their points! Guess that means they like me?

I'm there as well.

I've stayed there for work, pretty nice hotel overall, right by the Heat Arena, and also a very short drive over the bridge to South Beach.

Sweet! Was hoping there'd be some NIU folks there.

(12-04-2012 08:51 PM)JCCNIU31 Wrote:  

(12-04-2012 04:46 PM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  Boca/Deerfield is about a 25 minute drive to the stadium. You might get better rates staying a little more north and off the beaches The beaches 5-10 minute drive with plenty of stuff to do. I've heard ND maybe working out at FAU's Stadium.

any suggestions on transportation to and from the game?

Sun Life Stadium is easy to get in and out of-Exit 2X Florida Turnpike.
Parking is not cheap,but easy. Plus your Turnpike cost. There are prepaid Turnpike passes availible at reststops and places like Publix if you don't want to sit at Toll Booths. Some of the hotels, Sport Bars, Strip Clubs will run transportation.Tri-rail will probably run like they do for the Super Bowl.I would definitely try to carpool with some heavy duty tailgating. For fun, there are some nice casinos in the area-Hard Rock, Isle Casino, etc. I know there are a number events, concerts,etc-some are free. Of course trips to South Beach or the Upper Keys are doable.
An afternoon of rumrunners/Red Stripes at Islemorada or the Clevelander is a unique experience. Plenty to do here- some is low cost or you can blow alot of $$$.

4 of us at the Marriott Hollywood Beach.

(12-05-2012 10:26 AM)huskiebob Wrote:  4 of us at the Marriott Hollywood Beach.

YEEEEEEAAAAAAAAHHHH! I'll have HuskieBob to carry my drunk ass upstairs from the pool!

(12-05-2012 10:29 AM)cawoo22 Wrote:  

(12-05-2012 10:26 AM)huskiebob Wrote:  4 of us at the Marriott Hollywood Beach.

YEEEEEEAAAAAAAAHHHH! I'll have HuskieBob to carry my drunk ass upstairs from the pool!

And, Carol to carry your better half!

Here's where I'm staying. A couple Florida State Semenhole fans highly recommended this place to me:



Although I'm sure it will be filled with FSU fans, I was able to snag a pretty reasonable rate.

Our group just booked two rooms at the Hilton downtown.

So many choices!

Problem is not with the hotels. It's with the obscene cost of the airfare. Bad timing to go to Miami in winter over a holiday, but whatcha gonna do?

Staying at the Embassy Suites at Miami Airport. Got a real deal on airfare/hotel through Travelocity. FYI-you can save a bunch of $ if you are willing to go down on 12/31 instead of the 29th or 30th...

Flying Corn lives!

Next thing you know HuskieDan will reappear.

(12-05-2012 10:01 PM)DogTracks Wrote:  Flying Corn lives!

Next thing you know HuskieDan will reappear.

I know, it's been so funny seeing all these old names from the wayback machine (KingButter for instance).