We sailed on the Constellation on January 29, 2007. This was our first Celebrity Cruise, and our second cruise overall (last one was on the Brilliance of the Seas). My husband and I are early 50's, and have a fair amount of resort experience, less cruising (so far!).
I will start by saying that this was an incredible experience,we loved the ship, the service and the experience.
We stayed in Ft.Lauderdale at the Holiday Inn Select Air/Seaport.The hotel was clean and quiet, great pool, just minutes from the airport and port. The shuttle was very quick - literally arrived to pick us up at the hotel in under 5 minutes.