my husband and I went on our first ever cruise. This past May on the reflection. We absolutely…read moreloved it! We left from Fort Lauderdale and went to Key West and Nassau Bahamas. We had so much fun! The staff was incredible. Everyone was so kind and helpful. Roberto who took care of our room and helped us was so kind and attentive and quick to help. Faith who often worked the ice cream station in the buffet area was sooo sweet. Her Smile and energy lights up the whole room. She was very friendly and personable. Antonia who I met on the pool deck as she was mopping Was very kind and a hard worker. I started Conversation with her and It was great getting to know her. Tamia who worked in the spa was very lovely. When she saw me, her face lit up and she pointed to her gap in her teeth and from then on we connected. I also have a gap in my two front teeth and so she was connecting with me on that and it just felt very wholesome. I truly loved getting to see each of these individuals every day. There were other staff members that were absolutely incredible as well, and I was just unable to catch their names and make good conversation with them. these individuals for sure deserve a raise. They worked so hard and really just made the experience so amazing. Everything was so smooth. I was kind of concerned about figure out where to go for our excursion one day and there was just no reason for me to worry at all because they just helped with every detail. They put a card in our room that told us exactly what to do and it was so smooth. The food was also absolutely delicious. They blew me away with the buffet. I did not know exactly what to expect but there were so many was almost overwhelming. There's lots to choose from! The shows that we got to go to, like the comedian, the magician and the and show. They were all really good and everyone was so talented. there really was so much to do on the ship! So many shops and things to look at. The views were incredible. I also really morning stretch class on the top deck. It was so refreshing so cool to be on a boat doing a fitness class and looking out and seeing the ocean. I could say many more good things about this cruise, but I will stop here.:)

These are the few photos and a couple of videos to show the ship and our two stops Bimini and Coco…read moreBay and Hideaway Adults only beach club which was a nice touch. Now because it was so hot I only stayed a few hours, but enjoyed the pics band they had which I have video of them added to this review. Bimini was cool I've been a few times before so I just went into town to grab a couple of drinks and grab a few souvenirs. Now this was my first Celebrity Cruise and I would say I would give them another try especially for a solo cruise. This cruise line is more of a chill vibe with several things to do during the day and night up until a point. After about 11pm not much is going on so if you looking for a full on "party ship" might not be up your alley. I was on a solo group cruise for 5 days/4 nights which I wish were at least another day. I had a great time, but will definitely try another boat and longer cruise so I will do more than I did. As 4-days is such a short amount of time. This is a great start for reflection and I would not be cheap and go ahead and get the premium drink package (if you a drinker) and at least try 2 at the minimum speciality restaurants because it is well worth it. I got the unlimited speciality package so I tried 4 of the restaurants and was not disappointed! Sometimes you have to splurge on yourself and I'm so glad I did on my first Celebrity cruise.

This is a very organized cruise port. I appreciated that the porters encouraged travelers to have…read moretheir travel documents on them. Back drop was clear and staff inside the terminal are professional. I had a good experience at both start and end of my trip. Staff had microphones on so guests could hear them. Customs clearance is a breeze. I would travel out of this port again.

We have never sailed out of Fort Lauderdale before, so we were super excited for this adventure!…read more We drove down from Gainesville in a rental car, dropped it off at the airport, and then took an Uber over to the port. We were pleasantly surprised by how close they were able to drop us off! We really didn't have far to walk before making it inside to those glorious AC doors. The staff we encountered were super nice, helpful, and made the process pretty easy for our first time sailing from here. Just know there is A LOT of walking once you get inside, so put on those sneakers and save the flip-flops for the ship! Overall, we had a really good first experience sailing out of Port Everglades and would definitely sail from here again!

The airlines would not except our passports! The airlines gave us credit to go later this year when…read morepassports were corrected! 5 star for them! Iberostar Cozumel Resort point of designation has no grace for third party reservations! We were given no later date to go nor a refund! $1,800. loss and no vacation for us! Iberostar says on their website that you can change your dates! Still no change of dates or refund!

These guys are awesome, we have used them many times to Cozumel with large group of divers and non…read moredivers. Al & Felix are by far the best in my opinion, from getting deals to arranging everything. This year we are tiring the Iberostar with a group of 22 plus people, in the past he has hooked us up with their Cozumel Palace specials. Here are just a few pictures of what to look forward too, from diving to excursions it's all a good time. Thanks again guys for all the fun trips and memories. Slippery When Wet Divers

Recently, I discovered a site where I found interesting travel deals. Shortly after browsing, I…read morefound the perfect one for me and my family. The hotel name is Hacienda Tres Rios Resort. We bought the all inclusive special package. The site is pretty easy to use, and the people on the phone were very polite and explained everything to me so well. But the best was last week when we were there. I really recommend it.

Great evening with Mike in the everglades. First class air boat captain. Knowledgeable young man!…read moreMy family and I enjoyed the boat and the gators. And it was a beautiful sunset . I have done these before with some other guys, and I will have to say this was the best we have been on.. I love history and everything that I asked, he answered. Went out of his way the next night to take me and my future son in law to the reservation SAFARI on a pig hunt!! I will be back, and I hope he makes lots of money and it's defenently worth the money !! 5 STARS AND THANKS MIKE MIKE SALLIE AND FAMILY KINGSPORT TN

Michael was super friendly, cool, and very informative on some cool facts about Florida that I had…read moreno idea about. I'm born and raised here but seeing the everglades this way was a really nice experience. We saw a big ol' gator and he came and swam right up to the airboat like they were friends! The sunset was beautiful and the mirror of the sky on the water was crystal clear. Perfect trip for my boyfriend's mom visiting and our parents. 10/10.

Looking for an amazing airboat tour of the Everglades but DON'T want to go to a tourist trap? This…read moreis your place! I did a lot of research and knew that I wanted more time on the airboat in the open nature and less time (or no time) at a Gator Farm looking at trapped animals. Several great reviews, the duration and price, and the ability to have a boat to ourselves? Blackwater was it, and we could NOT have made a better choice! Captain Gerald took amazing care of us, taking us into nooks and crannies that the big boats wouldn't get to, teaching us about how locals use the wild for medicine, food, and fun. He even took us to his beautiful home in the middle of the Everglades, where we learned about his amazing work as a preservationist. I expected a fun day and walked away with so much more: a renewed love of nature, a sense of awe at the work of our local preservationists, and an expanded knowledge about the history of my home state!

Highly, highly, highly recommend Blackwater Airboat Tour!! We took a private airboat tour through…read morethe Everglades with some friends when we were in Ft. Lauderdale over spring break. It was so much fun and worth every dollar. Captain Jason is an incredible tour guide. He taught us so much about the area and the gators. We got to see several gators up close and then he allowed everyone on the boat a chance to drive the boat for at least 10 minutes each. Even our 7 and 8 year olds got to drive the boat! It was much, much more fun than I had even imagined! It was definitely the highlight of our vacation.

It's wonderful to be home and look through our souvenirs, read pages of my travel journal and share…read morethousands of photographs & videos. Reminiscing about our adventures, guides, animals & meals in Nairobi, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, Victoria Falls, Okavango Delta & Cape Town is overwhelming; this was truly a trip of a lifetime! My favorite trips feel personal & authentic. I don't just tick off sights following the crowd, but value seeing new places through the eyes of locals. We do not travel on big tour buses, seek out American meals & stay at hotels that feel like home. This is why we chose the African Adventure Company; it's what tailor-made travel is all about. We did not picking from a pre-made list of tours, but worked with local experts who know Africa inside & out, and took the time to understand how we like to travel. The African Adventure Co. designed a full itinerary from scratch, booked everything, arranged transportation, special guides while we stayed in small, intimate, rustic & luxurious accommodations. Our African adventure was seamless, everything flowed perfectly. If anything went off-track at home or away, there was always someone right there to can help. Everyone has asked what my favorite part was; I loved the great migration in Serengeti with Monah our guide. Unzipping my tent in Tanzania & finding myself face to face with a huge elephant. Hearing the birds chirping, rhinos munching and the lions roaring throughout the night. Catching the leopards in the trees, cheetas chasing a wildebeest, servals, lions tearing into a zebra leg & giraffes leaning over to peer at us. Our sunrise balloon ride over millions of zebras, wildebeest & antelopes migrating. Sipping our way through Stellenbosch. Celebrating Independence Day In Botswana ... Every meal was delicious; on safari it felt like we were eating constantly. We were awoken before sunrise with French press African coffee. Breakfast was served around 6 AM. We enjoyed a coffee break around 9:30 and brunch at 11:30. High Tea was a 4:00, Sundown cocktails at 6:30 and dinner at 8:30. I didn't move much; once I climbed into the land cruiser I watched Africa pass me by. Now I have to get back into my routine & watch what I eat!

Booked my safari through AAC, for last month. My safari was amazing. Life changing. The trip was so…read morebeautiful, the stays were beautiful, and our guide was SO knowledgeable. I had such an amazing time and already want to go back. Shoutout to Maria who was so helpful!!

For security reasons, I didn't post any unreleased photographs, but thought these people, the…read morepeople who are on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days are year are noteworthy of a Yelp. These are the Harbor Pilots of Port Everglades and as such have the responsibility of guiding all of the ships safely in and out of our harbor. Often referred to as Maritime Pilots or Bar (no, silly, wrong type of bar) Pilots, they have to have a perfect knowledge of the areas waterways, the proper berthing and scheduling of ships. It also entails decision making on tug requirements and safety considerations taking in to account the nature of the ship, its cargo, the winds and tidal conditions. It's the pilots who are really in charge of the ships when entering or departing port. If you hang around Port Everglades area or the 17th Causeway bridge you're bound to see them going in and out of the area, boarding and guiding the larger vessels to and from the port. They really do an outstanding job not only in guiding ship but also in protecting our fragile aquatic ecosystem from what might otherwise prove irreparable damage in the event of a shipping mishap.