Originally Posted by
Skipness One Foxtrot
Why did they choose Melbourne, FL over a return to Sanford? There was a time when SFB was the alternative to MCO?
The rumour I heard was SFB were trying to put the fees up (a lot) and weren't prepared to invest in the terminal. MLB were very keen to get them in and they've done the terminal up to suit TUI specifically. Couple that to the increase in cruises from port Canaveral.
All the feedback I've heard from people who've used it has all been positive, even with the slightly longer drive, although the milage is more the time taken is negligible compared to SFB.
Although I suspect the Florida holidays are going to suffer in the short term, irrespective of which airport is used, due to the exchange rate and cost of living. All inclusives have more appeal to a lot of families.