I normally do flights out and back as separate posts, but it was pretty similar right down to the food this time, so I'm just going to do one post to cover both flights.
Airline: WestJet
Class: Premium
Seats: 2D out 2C back
I was in premium, so I got through security quickly, and Nexus sped up my customs clearance, so I was ready for the gate with an easy hour and a half to spare. No lounges open: what to do? As I was walking to the gate, the answer presented itself. A tiny out of the way corner bar near my gate had people sitting at it with what were obviously bloody somethings. Aha! Breakfast!
I went to the gate a few minutes before boarding was to begin. The process was on time, and, after being handed a sanitizing wipe for my seat area, I was soon settled in to my newly germ-free home on the aisle.
I got settled in, and we took off in a timely fashion. Service started shortly after. A bilingual menu was brought to me indicating that we would be served lunch before 11am, but that was fine with me considering I had been up since 5.
Since it was still morning, and Westjet has sparkling wine (love ya!), I ordered a mimosa to start off with. It came some assembly required, but was quite enjoyable. A bag of nuts accompanied it.
By passenger request, they didn't serve the meal immediately (it was a little early for lunch). When it arrived, it was the best meal I have ever had on Westjet. The pasta was delicious, the salad varied, and the dessert tasty.
It's only a couple of hours from YYZ to FLL, so I read a book, and occasionally checked in on the airshow to see where we were. Westjet doesn't give iPads to business, so you have to use your own device.
The service was good, and I never lacked for drinks or food. While we were still digesting lunch, they brought snack boxes around.
Landing was simple, and my luggage did not take long to arrive at baggage claim. One taxi ride later, I was at the Hilton Marina.
The Hilton Marina actually is a marina, with boat parking, and a pool, and pool bar (not swim up). I found the pool too cold this time, but it wasn't that warm outside either.
The room was nice, with a king bed, and a balcony with a water view. There was ample coffee for me with the coffee maker, and the toiletries were of fairly good quality. It wasn't fancy, but I was comfortable.
I tried to spend as much time outside as I could. Especially knowing that I would be going home to Canada in winter, where outside is a notsomuch thing, at least for me. This made the pool bar my buddy. I was drinking Aperol spritzes, which were nice, even if you could only get them in plastic. Dinner was mahi mahi tacos, which were also served to go style poolside.
Breakfast the next morning was a danish and a latte. It was just fine. Before I knew it, it was time to go to the ship.
Next: Part II Life on the Edge
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