I just got back from a cruise on Celebrity Solstice. January 2-9th. I'd like to start off by saying cruising is not my favorite, and I was with extended family, so this was not the trip for me. I previously had cruised to Alaska On Princess and loved that trip, but this was a little different.

In addition, this was a critical time for my work, so having limited access to my phone & high internet charges didn't help. I also received a $50 roaming charge just for having my phone on!

We stayed @ the Westin In Ft Lauderdale the night before & ate @ their restaurant Shula's. It was very nice & gave us a chance to explore Ft Lauderdale before we had to leave for the boat. Read more