After a busy week hosting a conference, I needed a quick and relaxing get-away.

After all of the negative press about the Carnival Corporations ships, I was a little nervous. We arrived on Miami Beach the day prior to sailing and enjoyed a tasty Southern meal at The Yard Bird. The blackberry tea, shrimp and grits , and fried chicken were a culinary delight.

We arrived at The Port of Everglades around 12:30 a.m. It took us over an hour to get checked in and drop our bags off at our cabin. We found the cabin very clean and comfortable. Our room steward, Atilla did an excellent job keeping us supplied with fresh towels, ice, and anything else that we requested. The towels were so hard that they irritated my skin. I guess I will have to bring my own towels and wash cloth the next time. We had lunch in the Horizon Buffet. The food wasn't that tasty, but it was just okay. We did eat there on a port day and found the lasaga very good. Read more