Celebrity Solstice 22 March 2009
Once again the "Mac-o-meter" is on, and everything will be rated on a 10 point scale, with 10 being superior. Anything that needs improvement will be in a red font. Notice that this complete lack of an introduction indicates this will be one guy's review, sans flowery descriptions.
Pre-cruise Hotel Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa in Hollywood. This is a five star place got it cheap on Priceline. What can I say one of the best places to stay in the Ft Lauderdale area. We also stayed here post-cruise for two additional nights. We got great rooms. The pool complex is outstanding, and the service is top notch. We didn't have a rental car this time. Lauren and I love to walk, and we found everything we need in less than a 25 minute walk. In addition, we used the local bus system (Yikes, middle class people on the bus!!) and traveled all over the area from the Aventura Mall to the Galleria and Las Olas in Ft Lauderdale. The bus day pass is $3 , but the show is free! Hotel and local area = 9.1