We took GoSedan to LAX. They picked up at about 8:30 AM. We were at airport in an hour. Check in at VirginAmerica was easy with emergency rows available. Flight was on time departure with early arrival in Fort Lauderdale.
In Ft. Lauderdale the bags were there quickly, the shuttle (free) from Hampton Inn came within 10 minutes and we were in our room quickly.
We met our friends and went to dinner at Old Heidelberg Restaurant across the street. Good Wiener Schnitzel and reasonable prices.
Nice covered balcony. Starboard so Panama Canal portion was great.