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  This was our first time on a Celebrity Edge class ship, the Celebrity Apex. First impressions were that this was a classy, modern ship with a laid-back vibe. We were able to drop our carry-on bags in the room right away without having to hang around until rooms were totally ready later on and then grab lunch at the Mast Grill before taking a ship tour. the Mast Grill hot dogs and burgers were an easy way to grab lunch and the ice cream self-serve was there, too! The ship isn’t a huge mega-ship, holding about 2,900 passengers, but it’s designed in a way that gives everyone plenty of space to spread out. It never felt crowded (except maybe in the buffet) and there were lots of venues for shows and activities throughout the ship. We booked this cruise 18 months in advance and were able to grab a Sunset Veranda stateroom. These are located at the very back of the ship and offer a beautiful wake view, which is my favorite view on any ship. They’re also some of the only “true” balconie...

  I was nervous flying overseas since this was my first time. All of the planning definitely paid off, though. The Belgrave Hotel was a great location, a little off the main London touristy area, yet close enough to a train station that we could easily walk there. The rooms were comfortable, and the bar and restaurant downstairs were wonderful. There were also several great dinner options within walking distance, which made our first nights in London relaxing and easy. We decided to have a private driver take us from London to Southampton because we did not want to lug our luggage onto a train or bus, and that worked out perfectly. We stayed at the White Star Tavern , a fun spot with live music and a cozy restaurant and bar below the rooms. As a bit of history, the Titanic was part of the White Star Line, and this very inn was where some guests stayed before boarding in 1912. You could feel a sense of nostalgia in the air. The next morning, we caught a taxi to the port, and seeing ...