Comments on: Going to a wedding in Florida

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Plan ahead for out-of-town weddings | Sense to Save — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:50:32 +0000

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Trip to Florida update: Lodging | Sense to Save — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:14:03 +0000

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Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:00:59 +0000

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By: dreamy1

dreamy1 — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 16:01:41 +0000

What size are you? I may have a dress that I wore to a wedding…… Email me at dreamy @ gmail dot com

By: Carol

Carol — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:08:52 +0000

Continental use to have special entertainment books they sell to use in your area, you are traveling in. I am not sure how much they are, but they are cheaper then the regular books. I can’t find the link on continental now, but maybe you can call them. Good luck with the trip. Not sure when you are going in may, but memorial day weekend will be expensive. And try to fly on Tues/Weds. those are the 2 cheapest days for travel.

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Our trip to Florida: Flight & more update | Sense to Save — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 03:56:26 +0000

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By: Kacie

Kacie — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 03:46:44 +0000

I’m OK with leaving our car in the pay lot. I don’t have a garage, so a hailstorm will ding my car no matter where it is. If a thief meddles with it, well, shame on him/her. I have insurance, though.

We’ll look into the shuttle service, but if we use that we still might have to leave our car somewhere. Still, it’s an option.

We’re leaning toward renting a condo for the time we’re there, but if not, we’ll certainly be looking into hotels that offer a breakfast buffet.

I didn’t include gas $$ in my budget since I’m not going to be renting a car. But, if someone else rents a car and drives us around, I should offer gas money. Knowing my MIL and FIL, I know they won’t accept, but I’ll still offer :)

By: The Bargain Shopper Lady

The Bargain Shopper Lady — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 03:26:01 +0000

I didn’t read all the comments so sorry if I repeat anything, but I would
buy an entertainment book in that city. (You can do it online.) Maybe stay at a hotel in the city you live the night before you leave. You will get free airport travel, 7 days free parking and free breakfast that day.
I would probably buy the tea pot or something memorable that is less than $30. I still remember who got us our tea pot! Have a great time!

By: Hilda

Hilda — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 01:33:46 +0000

Definitely go bare foot or flip flops. Fort Myers Beach has the softest sand ever!

For airfare, check JetBlue. They sometimes run promos that are ultra cheap.

Also, check out http://www.fortmyers-sanibel.com/ for fun but frugal stuff to do around Fort Myers.

I’ve been to Fort Myers many times and I wish I could tell you where to go/what to do but we mainly stay home when we’re there and just spend time with family.

By: Milehimama

Milehimama — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:56:01 +0000

Most airports have a shuttle service (different from taxi service) for around $20-30. Something to consider – your car is unprotected in the lots. One thief, or hailstorm, and it could be damaged.

Most hotels have a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel. Definitely take free breakfast into consideration! If a hotel costs $5 more per night, but has free breakfast, you’ll probably save money. Otherwise, pack cereal bars, etc.
Some hotels have fridges you can rent for the week – I’ve paid around $25 in the past. If you can do that and hit the grocery store for milk, lunchmeat, etc. you could save a lot of money there.

You did not budget any gas money for the rental car.

Find out how much a weekly bus pass is. Also, buy your ticket sooner rather than later – as soon as spring break hits, prices aren’t very likely to go down.

Have fun!