I'm always confused when I read a negative review because, for us, we feel very priviledged to have any type of holiday -especially a cruise. We go with a positive attitude and fully appreciate all that we have the blessing to experience.
I spend many hours planning and anticipating our cruise reading dozens of reviews so I do feel obligated to offer our experience for others.
We flew into Fort Lauderdale the day before which is always a good plan and enjoyed the afternoon at Hollywood Beach along the broadwalk. We had rented a car at the airport, drove to the Beach, to Hotel and then the next day back to the airport to catch shuttle (SAS) to POM. Stayed at the Sheraton in Plantation b/c we got a really inexpensive rate. It wasn't far at all from beach or airport and the hotel was quite nice. Enjoyed dinner at the Olive Garden just down the road.
Mini Suite 11082 - mid ship on Deck 11 - below Garden Cafe, great location and easy access to Deck 12 - buffet, pool, other common areas; ecellent service, lots of storage, love the balcony; some noise at night from cleaning staff above.