Rare PinkSandGirl Posted April 12 Author #126 Share Posted April 12 5 hours ago, hcat said: your Dania Beach hotel seems better than the Wyndhan, Dania Beach where we stayed.. It was on the main road.. traffic buzzed by as we walked to the only restaurant nearby (it was excllent) Hotel was not really worth $300/ night we paid in January. Not the greatest neighborhood.. old and seedy. The semi roof top pool was not appealing...so we just bided our time while waiting to check in and then left as soon as we could the next day We skipped the pricey bkfst buffet set out in a bar/ counter..ugh! At least they sold us a bagel with our coffee. Spirit Airline staff stays there so maybe that's why it was not very big on any luxuries or amenities. It was a convenient but winding, drive into the port, but we would not stay there again! We are booked near the Convention Center and 17th St. next! Hope your stay and boarding go well Ugh...sorry your hotel stay did not sound pleasant but thankfully it was only 1 night and then you enjoyed the Ascent. =). Yes. This hotel has proven again to be a great choice. 🍹 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PinkSandGirl Posted April 12 Author #127 Share Posted April 12 23 hours ago, ICANTWAITTOCRUISE said: So excited for you. We met you on our October 22 beyond cruise when I recognized you from your postings! I said are you pink sand girl!? We met you and your parents and bf! We are sailing on the 27th on the Apex and then the Apex trans with future cruise credit as well! I Hi! Yes! Thank you for commenting. 🥰 It was so funny when you and a few others did that. My mom and boyfriend (who aren't on CruiseCritic) would just laugh. Nice! A back to back that includes a transatlantic. So much time to really enjoy the ship! Have a wonderful cruise! 🥳 🍹 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PinkSandGirl Posted April 12 Author #128 Share Posted April 12 4 hours ago, Ciaranaman said: Palm trees 🌴 - I could sure use some of those in my view right now! Miserable rainy day, here in S. Ontario, and not much greenery to speak of yet. Enjoy your pre-cruise stay! ~Bernadette The rain will bring greenery, hopefully soon for you. =). Thank You! 🍹 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PinkSandGirl Posted April 12 Author #129 Share Posted April 12 2 hours ago, clarkgriswold said: 👍 Traveling at a slower pace can add so much to a vacation. Yes! I said we now have to come in 2 days before. Especially how hectic we've all been lately. It was nice to have a relaxing day. I had plans to explore but nixed that idea and we didn't leave the property. 😉 🍹 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PinkSandGirl Posted April 12 Author #130 Share Posted April 12 1 hour ago, depplep said: Following along. We're on our first Celebrity cruise on Beyond in July. The wind has been non stop here since last October. No humidity yet, it's been so nice but I dread what is to come. Have a wonderful cruise. Very nice! Enjoy the Beyond! Have you cruised before? I was pleasantly surprised the humidity didn't 'hit' us when we walked out of the airport last night. Today was nice. Tonight after dinner we walked outside and you feel the humidity but nothing crazy. All day the palm tree fronds swayed. 🌴 Thank You! 😃 🍹 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhcruiser Posted April 12 #131 Share Posted April 12 6 hours ago, hcat said: your Dania Beach hotel seems better than the Wyndhan, Dania Beach where we stayed.. It was on the main road.. traffic buzzed by as we walked to the only restaurant nearby (it was excllent) Hotel was not really worth $300/ night we paid in January. Not the greatest neighborhood.. old and seedy. The semi roof top pool was not appealing...so we just bided our time while waiting to check in and then left as soon as we could the next day We skipped the pricey bkfst buffet set out in a bar/ counter..ugh! At least they sold us a bagel with our coffee. Spirit Airline staff stays there so maybe that's why it was not very big on any luxuries or amenities. It was a convenient but winding, drive into the port, but we would not stay there again! We are booked near the Convention Center and 17th St. next! Hope your stay and boarding go well Which restaurant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omahabob Posted April 12 #132 Share Posted April 12 Probably The Fish Grill. It's on the next block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Norwaylady Posted April 12 #133 Share Posted April 12 Bon Voyage⚓️💙⚓️ Looking forward to follow your adventure💙 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mac_tlc Posted April 12 #134 Share Posted April 12 (edited) She has arrived ! Edited April 12 by mac_tlc 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted April 12 #135 Share Posted April 12 (edited) 7 hours ago, omahabob said: Probably The Fish Grill. It's on the next block. that's it.. a corner spot..only nearby place to eat. It was an older building but great service, good food..nice variety. Bar on corner side but a full restaurant area, as well. Edited April 12 by hcat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
depplep Posted April 12 #136 Share Posted April 12 9 hours ago, PinkSandGirl said: Very nice! Enjoy the Beyond! Have you cruised before? I was pleasantly surprised the humidity didn't 'hit' us when we walked out of the airport last night. Today was nice. Tonight after dinner we walked outside and you feel the humidity but nothing crazy. All day the palm tree fronds swayed. 🌴 Thank You! 😃 🍹 About 16 cruises with Royal and one NCL. Carnival was a one off for my niece. Never again. Can't wait for your adventure to begin! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PinkSandGirl Posted April 12 Author #137 Share Posted April 12 Hi! Good morning!!! I just got that funny, nervous yet excited feeling. What day is it? The cruise is today!??!?!!! 🥳🥰 The cruise! Oh boy. I feel like a little kid. 🤗 All of the planning, getting ready, talking about it, anticipation...it's here. ❤️. It really is. 🍹 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PinkSandGirl Posted April 12 Author #138 Share Posted April 12 Ok, so. Have to get ready. I was going to meet my mom and dad for breakfast in the Club Lounge but I decided I needed a few extra minutes in bed. They are going at 8:00am. I am going to get ready. My boyfriend's train got in even later but he made it safe. Arrived, took luggage to room, said Hi! to my mom and dad then he wanted something to eat so I went downstairs and sat with him. I then needed to print something and spent way too much time on the hotel computer trying to fight with it but in the end, accomplished what I needed done. 😄 I'm all over the place in story telling. 😂 I started with the plan today then went back to last night. 😉 A quick recap then. We went to 'Happy Hour' in the Club Lounge. Um...yeah, definitely room for improvement. I'll post pics later. After we sat there talking we went to eat in the hotel restaurant. Food was good and again great service. They really do have some wonderful staff here. Then back to rooms for a bit. Yesterday ended up being a day we just stayed at the hotel all day which was nice. I had planned on going out and about but...nope. stayed in. Perfectly happy with that. I will also continue on from Travel Day once we boarded. This is like a movie that jumps around and you really have to follow. 😂 Oh yeah, did the Health Check-in. Celebrity. Please invest in IT improvement. We all had to say we forgot password (didn't) and re-set and even then the app was shaky. It said I needed a check-in time (I've had since they became available) so backed out. Eventually got the whole 2 health questions complete. Celebrity also sent a text reminding us to stay within our check-in window. This is why I have a printed X-PRESS pass for today. I do NOT trust the app or even the screenshot of it on my phone. 😂 Ok, let me get ready and also get those Celebrity Luggage Tags on the luggage!!! 🧳🧳🧳🧳🧳🧳🧳🧳🧳🧳 Our friends are leaving between 8-8:15am. 🍹 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PinkSandGirl Posted April 12 Author #139 Share Posted April 12 Room Pics - Le Meridien Dania Beach 🍹 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PinkSandGirl Posted April 12 Author #140 Share Posted April 12 (edited) App shows the new icon: Boarding! Also received another notification from Celebrity about boarding time window. 🍹 Edited April 12 by PinkSandGirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted April 12 #141 Share Posted April 12 Your hotel looked very nice..Better than the Wyndham which was.obviously old with a face lift..but clean and comfy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PinkSandGirl Posted April 12 Author #142 Share Posted April 12 4 minutes ago, hcat said: Your hotel looked very nice..Better than the Wyndham which was.obviously old with a face lift..but clean and comfy! Yes. I'll add lobby pics, the pool, grounds, etc... 🍹 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PinkSandGirl Posted April 12 Author #143 Share Posted April 12 In the Uber! Next stop Terminal 25. Port Everglades! 🥳 There's more luggage you can't see. 😉 🍹 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Galaxy2004 Posted April 12 #144 Share Posted April 12 I get excited about Terminal 25 even when it's through others! That is A LOT of luggage😁. Can't wait to hear more about your boarding day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PinkSandGirl Posted April 12 Author #145 Share Posted April 12 At the Port! Passport check and confirmed we don't have any weapons. 😉 🍹 Update: We are here!!! It happened so fast! Luggage taken by the Porter and brought in the building. Entered Retreat area. Multiple people asking to make sure. Boarding pass and passport check. Up the elevator. Brought in. Checked in. Snacks. Now waiting to board!!! 🥳 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PinkSandGirl Posted April 12 Author #146 Share Posted April 12 This was the first sighting! 🍹 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted April 12 #147 Share Posted April 12 Woo hoo.. BON VOYAGE! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PinkSandGirl Posted April 12 Author #148 Share Posted April 12 We are onboard. Have been! Before 11am! 🍹 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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omahabob Posted April 12 #150 Share Posted April 12 Need some sun on those legs. Me too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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