[Daga]

Hi guys,

I'm first timer and I need some help ...

Ok, I've already got the ticket (yay!), but I've never been to US before.
I know I have to book flight ticket :->.
What date should I arrive to Miami? 31.01 or 01.02? Or even earlier to spend some time in Miami and see something? (what's worth seeing there?)
I see some party going on in Miami before the cruise - when will it start? How to get there?
Maybe some of you will be there earlier than day before? And we could meet, as I go there alone?
Another question - do you know where in Miami you can book cheap accomodation?
And where I can leave my belongings during the trip? (I plan to have many things I shouldn't bring to the ship).
I plan to stay in US for few weeks after the trip and sightseeing - maybe someone has the same idea (or did the same last year?) and want to share best way to do this (I mean low cost holiday). Is it better to rent a car or hitchhike or what?
Maybe some of you wants to join? Of course it would be better to travel with some metal fan than with random non-metal people ;-).

Or maybe someone from Poland is also going to 70000tons?

So many question, maybe some of you know at least some answers?
If you want to contact me via email, don't hesitate - suowo(at)wp.pl


Thanks in advance! See you in 5 months
Daga

[Pellaz]

Hi guys,

I'm first timer and I need some help ...

Ok, I've already got the ticket (yay!), but I've never been to US before.
I know I have to book flight ticket :->.
What date should I arrive to Miami? 31.01 or 01.02? Or even earlier to spend some time in Miami and see something?

This is entirely up to you and how much you're prepared to spend on pre-cruise expenses (for hotels, getting around, etc.) My friend Rafael and I are arriving the day before departure and are planning on going to the pre-cruise party, but many people are arriving two or three days before.

I see some party going on in Miami before the cruise - when will it start? How to get there?

[AceHugger]

Hey buddy.
Me and my fiancée are going to be there from the 29th. We're not staying at the beach as we wish to see a few sights so we're staying more central in fort lauderdale. If you're really looking for budget accommodation you could try staying in hostels. It'll basically get you a bed in a shared dorm but it'll be much cheaper than a single hotel or motel room.

My advice is go on booking.com and search for your desired dates and it'll give you many options of hotels and hostels and you can filter by price or star rating.

It's our first cruise but we have both been to the US before. I'm sure you'll have a great time.
As I understand it most of the area will be overrun by metallers f rom 70+ country so you'll no doubt meet people in the area you are staying in
(maybe in the same hotel /hostel)

Read through as many posts on here as you need to as it seems like most questions have been answered on most topics.

Oh and don't forget to get your US visa
search 'ESTA US visa' for more information

Good luck and we'll see you there

[Yippee38]

I plan to stay in US for few weeks after the trip and sightseeing - maybe someone has the same idea (or did the same last year?) and want to share best way to do this (I mean low cost holiday). Is it better to rent a car or hitchhike or what?

For that length of time you're probably better off renting a car, especially if you'll be carrying a lot of luggage with you.
You could also look into purchasing a USARail pass from Amtrak. The pass can be purchased for 15-, 30- and 45-day travel periods and it's good throughout the USA wherever Amtrak goes. There are stations in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale.

[Razor Ramon]

And where I can leave my belongings during the trip? (I plan to have many things I shouldn't bring to the ship).

Umm, what are you planning on bringing that you shouldn't bring on the ship? Drugs and weapons?

[bodomdragon]

Keep in mind that the U.S. is WAY bigger than Europe.

LOL What? You must be American

[AceHugger]

Keep in mind that the U.S. is WAY bigger than Europe.

LOL What? You must be American

[Downvod]

Keep in mind that the U.S. is WAY bigger than Europe.

LOL What? You must be American

I am thinking what he probably meant is that things to see in the US are more spread out. There isn't as much to sightsee in a condensed area, so it is beneficial to have a car to get around easier.

[spooky]

would not recommend hitchhiking....dangerous as hell. you can take megabus for dirt cheap around at least the southeast. be safe. most americans are friendly, but like with everywhere else, there are assholes, too.

[Pellaz]

I plan to stay in US for few weeks after the trip and sightseeing - maybe someone has the same idea (or did the same last year?) and want to share best way to do this (I mean low cost holiday). Is it better to rent a car or hitchhike or what?

For that length of time you're probably better off renting a car, especially if you'll be carrying a lot of luggage with you.
You could also look into purchasing a USARail pass from Amtrak. The pass can be purchased for 15-, 30- and 45-day travel periods and it's good throughout the USA wherever Amtrak goes. There are stations in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale.

Yeah. Keep in mind that the U.S. is WAY bigger than Europe. So hitchiking around the U.S. will take so long, you won't get to see much. It's also frowned upon by the police, and not very safe. It can be done, but....

The rail system in this country isn't as good as in Europe either. I suspect it's much more expensive.

[metalmaciejmetal]

Witam, polak z Kanady sie klania.

Last time at 70000 tons, I was disappointed not having met anyone from the homeland. The closest was James, the British guy from Vader. You have a beer on me

[Azazel101]

1st thing, I would say.
Go at least 1 day early and spend one night in a hotel
it is winter and I do not like too much stress in one day
you never know about flight delays or other problems
give your self time and once you are on the boat, enjoy!
see you soon!!

[Daga]

Thanks guys for all of your advice and tips!

I still don't know what about journey after, but I hope plans will clarify soon.

Umm, what are you planning on bringing that you shouldn't bring on the ship? Drugs and weapons?

No, just alcohol :-D

Witam, polak z Kanady sie klania.
Last time at 70000 tons, I was disappointed not having met anyone from the homeland. The closest was James, the British guy from Vader. You have a beer on me

So see you soon! How many times have you been on 70000 tons of metal?

Go at least 1 day early and spend one night in a hotel (...) you never know about flight delays or other problems

Right, I will probably be there few days earlier. Good advice, thanks.
Thanks to all of you!

[Yippee38]

Keep in mind that the U.S. is WAY bigger than Europe.

LOL What? You must be American

I'll own up to this one with extreme embarrassment. I'm one of "those Americans". <sigh>

[Memnoch]

Well, in all fairness, the geographical area of the U.S. is about 9.8M km², while the whole of Europe has is 10.2M km² - and, when most people talk about Europe they more or less mean the area of the EU, which is only 4.3M km².