Travel Question

[Papi Chulo]

On a layover in Miami (international airport)

If I arrive at 7:00am on a domestic flight, and depart at 1:00pm, international.. Do I have time to get to Costco at 8300 Park Boulevard (6 miles) by taxi, pick up an item quickly and make it back to the airport in time for my departure?

 

[LancsLad]

I wouldn't count on it, what about luggage and possible late arrival of domestic segment

My last time thru Miami I had a status change like that but was int inbound, took awhile to get luggage. Then rescreeen in security line . If on a holiday that can be problematic.

 

[LancsLad]

A lot of airlines are now saying you can only start to give them bags 4 hours before a scheduled departure. That would mean a 9am check in. I suppose if Papi ditched the bag then and got his boarding pass he could do it, but everything he got would be carryon then. What about liquids???

 

[PHNINE]

With security the way it is now, I think you'd be cutting it close.

 

[Papi Chulo]

I was curious if anyone else only consumed liquids and popped a few immodium prior to embarking on a long flight(s) (18-20 hours), so that you did not have to shit at the airport or on the plane??

 

[ig-88]

I was curious if anyone else only consumed liquids and popped a few immodium prior to embarking on a long flight(s) (18-20 hours), so that you did not have to shit at the airport or on the plane??

Well, when you gotta go, you gotta go.

On the plane, it is possible ... you'll just be hitting your head and other parts of your body on the walls while you try to wipe. All the while hoping you don't leave brown remnants on the walls. I can do it, and I'm a big guy too.

In the airport, no problem. Most airports in Europe and North America have very clean, large, and modern bathrooms. IIRC, the airports were the first places with motion sensors for urinals, toilets, sinks, etc.

BTW, I found that Alka Seltzer works best for stopping the shits.

 

[Papi Chulo]

BTW, I found that Alka Seltzer works best for stopping the shits.

I like to be in control of when I have to go!

Maybe I will try & combine immodium & alka seltzer!

THe only problem is that unless I take a laxitive at the other end of my journey.. It seems that it is usually 2-3 days before I can shit again

 

[ig-88]

I think you should stay in the airport.

Unfortunately, that's a long time to hang out in the airport, but not enough time to leave, arrange ground transportation, and come back through security.

So use your laptop, read some books, or look for hot flight attendants and female passengers.

 

[Berlin]

On a layover in Miami (international airport)

If I arrive at 7:00am on a domestic flight, and depart at 1:00pm, international.. Do I have time to get to Costco at 8300 Park Boulevard (6 miles) by taxi, pick up an item quickly and make it back to the airport in time for my departure?

Arriving at MIA at 7 AM ? There should be enough time to make it back around 11AM like the goody two shoes travellers we are supposed to be, checking in 3 hours prior to int'l departure, say you can't or don't plan to check in right after your morning arrival.

Now, unless that COSTCO opens late...

 

[xarir]

That's the key really - what time does Costco open?

Arrival at 07h00 probably means you get out of the airport around 08h30. You should likely be back at the airport no later than 09h30 (09h00 would be better). That leaves you 1h or so to go shopping.

You'll need to hope for no traffic jams / delays outside the airport or at Costco, but in theory if all is going well you might be able to make it. It will help immensely if your luggage is checked through and if you already have your boarding pass. (Assume that whatever it is you're buying can be carried on board.)

 

[Papi Chulo]

It cannot be done

http://www.costco.com/Warehouse/LocationTemplate.aspx?Warehouse=92

It opens at 10:00.. which is 3 hours before departure

 

[Berlin]

Well Papi, you can always have a cuban cafe or two at La Carreta upstairs and chill. if you allow youself to have food liquid intake at all before that international leg .

 

[ig-88]

Ya, Costco is not going to have long hours.

What are you trying to buy?

Target opens at 8 am:

http://sites.target.com/site/en/spot/map.jsp?streetaddress=&city=&state=&zip=33142&clientPOI2=1&closestn=3&closestprox=1&miles=200&screen=find&link=results&width=450&height=338&orig_iconid=24&_requestid=2683491

There are 20 Wal-Marts in the area, some of which may be 24 hours:

http://www.walmart.com/cservice/ca_storefinder_results.gsp?sfsearch_zip=33142&serviceName=ALL&sfatt=ALL&rx_title=&rx_dest=%2Findex.gsp&%23.x=14&%23.y=12&%23=Find

 

[xix]

Medical or nevervous

I like to be in control of when I have to go!

Maybe I will try & combine immodium & alka seltzer!

THe only problem is that unless I take a laxitive at the other end of my journey.. It seems that it is usually 2-3 days before I can shit again

Not trying to be rude but is this a medical condition or just nerves reacting to your flying?
I am assuming you get constipated when flying or traveling.

Why not take what you need with you in your check in baggage. Once you get to Miami buy a bottle water and eat your pill or vitamin.

Wouldn't it best I cleanes your stomach a day before departure or an enma. Depending on the situation for what it calls for. Also next time when you fly ask for the vegitarian or kosher meal.

 

[goodtime]

Of course if your arrival is late then you might ahve to change your plans.

What I'd do is asap after arrival, retrieve your bags (unless they are on the same airline and being trasferred internally) and then go to the Check In Counter for the 1pm flight and check in. Give them your bags, get your seat, and Boarding Pass (if this wasn't already done at your original airport of departure.

Then go outside and grab a taxi. Pay him $10-$20 to wait for you at Costco and do it!

This way you know the Departure gate ahead of time. Did it with JFK & LHR, downtown & back if you time it right.

But with Costco open at 10am, should resort to a 24hr Walmart instead. I was told there's almost no line-ups in MIA for frequent travellers with the CLEAR cards do the thumb print/eye scan.

Pap, imo, unable to go at the other end is more uncomfortable. I rather put up with doing it at the airport or in-flight. Btw, I hear they've washrooms in PR.


Have a good trip.

 

[PHNINE]

Worse comes to worst, call a courier or get a taxi guy to buy the items for you. Pay them an extra fee along with the meter. You'd be surprised what some will do if you just ask.

 

[tboy]

Worse comes to worst, call a courier or get a taxi guy to buy the items for you. Pay them an extra fee along with the meter. You'd be surprised what some will do if you just ask.

Well, thinking ahead, I am wondering he can't prepurchase it and have it ready to be picked up. Cabs always do rush courier deliveries etc. that way it can be paid by credit card and there won't be any worry about the cabbie taking off with his cash......