Someone just became a Carnival cruiser for life

When my husband suggested we upgrade our idea of a vacation with a Carnival cruise at sea, I was admittedly more than a little hesitant -- can we afford it? Are we really "cruisers"? But then we explored a little more and discovered they have a ton of great stuff to make it more than just a cruise -- like The Punchliner Comedy Club, tons of great dining options, and the Serenity Adult Only Retreat. On top of that, Carnival has ports all over the country so we were able to find one about 40 miles from our driveway -- no airports and no hassle. So this vacation skeptic became a first-time cruiser.

March 11, 2012