Our trip started with a horrible flight from NYC to Ft. Lauderdale that got to Lauderdale 6 hours late, getting us to the Embassy Suites @ 3 AM rather than the expected 9PM. So glad we decided to fly in early! Walked to the Publix behind the hotel Saturday and then relaxed by the pool. Embassy Suites was a great choice for our layover in Ft. Lauderdale. Had a great Saturday dinner across 17th Street at Chuck's Steaks, and woke up Sunday morning to see from our room's balcony that the Allure had arrived in port. Took a shuttle to the port from the hotel for $14 for the two of us that left the hotel a little after 11AM. Embarkation on the Allure was great! Very clear signage and no lines. Showed up with our pre-printed Set Sail Pass and our documentation and within 3 or 4 minutes we had our Sail Passes and were on our way to the ship! Two lessons learned here...don't try flying into port the day you set sail, and be prepared to board and you will do it quickly!

We liked so much about our week on Allure, thought it might be better to group similar venues together and talk about them that way.

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