Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Book a room on Carnival Cruise Lines. The shipping giant offers a special two-day cruise to nowhere. Choose from one of the four boarding locations and sail the seas to get a break from the everyday. Choose a stateroom with a window or a balcony and head over to the spa to pamper yourself after a long work week.
Give the kids an opportunity to share in the fun at Camp Carnival, where finger painting and watching cartoons is included in the fun. Club 02 is for teens wanting to hang out, watch movies and chat with others in the same age group. Test your luck in the onboard casino, or see a show. The ship never stops sailing until it returns to the harbor.
Plan a trip to the Las Vegas strip for a weekend adventure. Book a stay at the Venetian Hotel, which offers a discount on breakfast brunch, 50 minutes in the spa and a complimentary admission to the LAVO nightclub next door. The grand Italian influence is prevalent from the towels in the rooms to the expansive murals on the massive ceilings. A gondola takes guests through the shopping district of the hotel, while giving the impression of relaxing under the Italian blue sky. The casino is over 12,000 square feet with craps, roulette, poker and slot machines.
Visit the city known for history and culture. Deep in the French Quarter, where Mardi Gras comes alive, check out the Old U.S. Mint, the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and traditional New Orleans restaurants. Gumbo, jambalaya and crawfish etoufee are among the entrees. Cafe Du Monde sits among the historical buildings still whipping up cafe au lait and world famous beignets.
Join in the multicultural festivals year-round, including Oktoberfest, the Essence Music Festival, Soul Fest and even a chance to run with the bulls through the French Quarter. The San Fermin en Nueva Orleans, or Running of the Bulls, features the Big Easy Rollergirls rolling through the streets instead of the bulls. The run takes place in July.
Visit New York City any time during the year and you're guaranteed to find plenty to see and do. Stay at the Carlton Hotel and take advantage of the Broadway Fanatic package. Book a standard room and get tickets to two Broadway shows, and eat out on the dining gift card.
Hit some of the highlights in one day. Start out at Rockefeller Center in the morning, head over to Central Park to check out some of the walking trails, take a subway ride over to lower Manhattan to see the Brooklyn Bridge and spend the evening dining out in one of the city's finest restaurants.