Carnival Celebration Arrives In Florida for the First Time

Carnival Celebration, Carnival Cruise Line’s newest Excel-class cruise ship, is in the United States. The ship sailed on a 14-day transatlantic cruise from the United Kingdom to her new home port, PortMiami.

The 180,800 gross-tons cruise ship is the sister ship to Mardi Gras, Carnival’s hugely successful first LNG-powered vessel. We look at what you can expect from the most anticipated cruise ship of 2022.

Carnival Celebration is in Miami

After much anticipation, the moment is finally here. Carnival Celebration is in PortMiami, ready for her inaugural season sailing from the world’s biggest cruise port. The vessel actually arrived much earlier than expected in the very early hours of Sunday morning, while still dark, due to a guest needing some medical attention ashore.

The 180,800 gross-tons, 5,374-passenger made her way into PortMiami, where she docked at her new home, the 471,000-square-foot Terminal F. The terminal, upgraded recently at

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3 North Carolina Experiences You Should Not Miss

Whether you’re just passing through for a business trip or are embarking on a full vacation, if you’re going to spend any time in the Tarheel State, there are three things you just can’t miss. This article will help you get the most out of your visit to North Carolina. 

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Soak Up the Sun 

The beaches of the Carolina coast are not to be missed. White sand and warm water make North Carolina’s beaches fantastic places to relax and restore. If you’re a nature lover, there are several beaches in the area where you can enjoy remote locations and some coastal wildlife without all the clamor and crowds of more tourist-heavy locations. The Outer Banks are gorgeous and offer a more rugged experience without losing any of the beauty and charm you want in a beach vacation. There are abundant options for exploring the Carolina Coast. If you aren’t sure …

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4 Top Things to Pack for Your RV Trip

There is currently a renewed interest in RV travel all across the United States. Traveling by RV is an exciting way to see parts of the country that you have never experienced. You can move at whatever pace you want and leave plenty of room for a change of plans at the last minute. Whether you are RV camping Kemah TX or traveling to a National Park, it is important to pack some basics that you will need no matter where the road takes you. Here are four top items to pack for your RV trip.

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1. Lights

Although your RV has its own interior lighting and likely a few on the exterior, it is a great idea to pack a variety of lights that can be used outdoors. Headlamps and flashlights are useful when making your way around a dark campground at night. Lanterns make a nice decoration for …

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Royal Caribbean Reaches Biggest Deal Ever With PortMiami

Royal Caribbean International and PortMiami have reached one of the largest ever agreements for the port, with port commissioners approving a lease agreement that will extend for 50 years and net approximately $2.8 billion for the local economy.

The agreement was reached Tuesday, November 15, 2022, and includes new port development projects with an exclusive new terminal, thousands of additional jobs, increased passenger counts, improved port staffing, and more.

New Terminal Agreement Reached

According to Florida Politics, the new agreement between Royal Caribbean and PortMiami is one of the largest ever development and lease agreements for the port, with an estimated value to the county of $2.8 billion over the course of the agreement, a term of 50 years.

This equates to net revenues that will average $56 million per year, though revenues will be lower in the initial years as the port development is completed, and will increase

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Tips for Choosing an Airport Shuttle Service

When you’re trying to get to a flight on time, you’re already worried about making sure you want up on time, don’t forget any luggage, and remember to leave instructions for the pet sitter. The last thing you want to do is worry about driving in airport traffic. This is why so many people choose to take a shuttle from Hobby to Galveston. If you’ve never used an airport shuttle service before, these tips will help you choose the right one.

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Compare Several Different Places

No two airport shuttle services are exactly alike, so it is important to compare three or four of them to make sure you find the one that best meets your needs. Consider their prices, extra service options, license and insurance verification, and whether they have good online reviews.

Plan in Advance

Don’t call a place at the last minute and expect them to have …

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