Ship Happens...

Cruising into the travel plans for 2026 begins with embarkation on a cruise ship out of Miami. But first I need to get to Miami...

Another travel first for me...a trip in January/February. Good time to escape the snow and the cold. Although I enjoy winter, I won't be upset to ditch my winter coat and boots for flip flops and shorts!

While driving to the airport this morning, I received a text message from Air Canada saying that the flight was delayed. I could not hear the entire message so I had to read it once I got to the airport - but really, a delay? It's a beautiful blue sky day...how bad of a delay could it be??? Ok, it was 2 hours delayed...not terrible, but not great either. Nothing I can do about it....so I continue to drop off my luggage, through security (thank you Nexus) and up to the Plaza Premium Lounge and grab a cocktail - vacation has begun!

A little while later, I received another email informing me of a further delay. OMG! Instead of the scheduled original time of 11:55 a.m., I was now taking off at 4:15 p.m., which ended up being closer to 4:30 p.m.

Delayed flight because of the inbound aircraft was delayed leaving from its departure city. Oh well. Nothing I can do about it. Another reason if you are cruising...never fly in on the same day that your cruise departs, because you never know what can happen.

Arrived to Miami around 8:00 p.m., gathered my luggage from the baggage carousel and grabbed an Uber to the hotel - Fortune House Hotel & Suites. Upon check in, I was greeted with a complimentary glass of champagne and a free room upgrade to a one bedroom suite on the 25th floor!

Time for bed...it has been a long day!