BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Age 47 married, wanted to check out the Epic, went solo, picked Halloween week because I had an awesome costume, and found myself on a single's cruise. Hubby still thinks I was at a national convention for my work the 10/30/10 week I sailed. I have cruised NCL 31 times, Carnival 7 times, Princess 3 times, and Royal Caribbean 2 times.

HOTEL INFORMATION: Pre-cruise I stayed at the Viceroy in downtown Miami which is my favorite hotel. Can anyone say "the best kept secret" close to the port?

TRAVEL TO AND FROM PORT: I flew into Fort Lauderdale and used GO Transportation share a ride for 26 dollars per person to the Viceroy. At debarkation, I used NCL transfer bus for 25 dollars back to FLL. Getting to the ship I called some friends who live in Orlando, and they drove down to give me a ride to the ship. They are really good friends! Read more