Carnival Dream lives up to its name from the moment you step aboard. The lobby features a soaring atrium that’s sure to dazzle even the most seasoned cruise aficionado. Elegant dining rooms, trendy night spots, and flashy casinos share deck space with quiet adult-only lounges and day spas. And true to the Carnival name, kids have their own spaces and activities. The first of three ships of this class, Carnival Dream is everything you expect in a luxury cruise ship, and more.

In 2008, Porthole Cruise Magazine’s Reader’s Choice Awards declared Carnival the leader in onboard children’s programs, and that holds true for their latest ship as well. From the littlest cruiser to seasoned veterans, Carnival Dream provides entertainment and relaxation for everyone.

Carnival’s newest and largest ship has accommodations to suit every wish as well. You’ll find room for more than 3,500 guests with staterooms ranging in price from oh-so-affordable interior cabins to the luxurious Cloud 9 Spa staterooms complete with private spa entrance and priority reservations. No matter which suite fits your budget, you’ll enjoy the stellar service and attention to detail you expect from Carnival Cruises.

Christened in September 2009, Carnival Dream began her career with three cruises through the Mediterranean, then across the Atlantic to New York. She currently tours the Caribbean, where she escorts you to such phenomenal ports as Cozumel, Nassau, St. Thomas and others. Don’t miss your opportunity to travel aboard this exceptional vessel. Book now by talking to us at tropicaltravel.com!

 The five-star, all-inclusive, mega luxury Occidental Grand Cozumel resort is where you can find luxury, comfort ability and relaxation in one spot.

 Their 252 rooms and suites are decorated in colonial and Spanish accents, and are showcased in villas that are surrounded with lush foliage.  For added luxury, you can opt to splurge to the resort’s Royal Club.  Through the Royal Club you get personalized service including special concierge, express check in and check out, a private pool, dining room and specific amenities for you.  The Royal Club Presidential Suite is the resort’s most luxurious accommodation.  With two bedrooms and living room, hydro-massage bathtubs, DVD player and fully stocked mini bar.  The Grand Romance Deluxe offers couples turndown service, fruit basket at welcome, bottle of chilled champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries, in-room, one-hour massages, breakfast in bed, romantic dinner, additional spa discounts and a surprise gift.

 Activities, both on land and on water, are included free in the all-inclusive plan of this property.  They feature a wide array of activities, such as kayaking, windsurfing, scuba clinics, snorkeling, volleyball, aqua aerobics, pools, a fitness center and a spa.  They also offer an exceptional diving program which allows you to experience the world’s second largest reef system, the Palancar Reef.  Here you can see the beautiful features of the reef, like its limestone caves, rare black coral, Devils Throat (a 90-foot tunnel that ends at a sunlit opening 130 feet below), and colorful and rare marine life (such as loggerhead, sea turtles, large barracudas, eagle rays and Cozumel’s native toadfish).  Through the resort’s Palancar Dive Center you can take daily dive trips, get your PADI certification and equipment and experience the sea life first hand.

 Also featured in the resort are their state-of-the-art conference facilities, perfect for any function, and their four bar and six dining areas (which serve steak, Mexican, Mediterranean, and Italian in an a la carte setting).

 Palace Resorts has been a popular all-inclusive destination for travelers to locations such as Cancun, Cozumel, Nuevo Vallarta, Playacar, and Riviera Maya.  And after many renovations and enhancements, it’s growing even stronger.  These resorts offer a deluxe environment for couple, families, and those looking for relaxation.  They are also a top pick for the wedding and honeymoon department.

 Among their resorts are Beach Palace, Cancun Palace, Sun Palace and Moon Palace & Spa Resort in Cancun, Aventura Spa Palace, Xpu-Ha Palace, and Playacar Palace in Riviera Maya, Cozumel Palace in Cozumel, and Moon Palace Casino, Golf & Spa in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (opening Fall 2008).  They also have a separate brand, the adults-only Le Blanc Spa Resort, which caters to the more demanding guests who request extra attention and more refined surroundings.

 Included in their all-inclusive plan is all meals and snacks, domestic and international drinks and liquors, 24-hour room service, non-motorized watersports, day time activities, wireless internet, live shows and theme parties at night, supervised children’s activities in the kids’ club, and taxes and gratuities.  Also included in the all-inclusive package are select excursions, specific to the resort, as part of the package.  Among such excursions are visits to Chichen Itza, horseback riding, and snorkeling.  They also offer, through December 2008, their Palace Passport promotion, which rewards you with vouchers and discounts on car rentals, tours, spa treatments, golf, and more.

 Cozumel was declared one of the most spectacular dive locations in the world when famed underwater oceanographer Jacques Cousteau happened upon it.  With an average temperature of 76 degrees, Cozumel is a tropical destination that offers beautiful beaches and long stretches of sand on this 30-mile-long, 10-mile-wide Island.  The town of San Miguel welcomes 3 million cruise ship passengers annually and the island feature the world’s second largest coral reef system just minutes away from the shopping and open-aired restaurants of San Miguel.

 After Hurricane Wilma, Cozumel has gone through many renovations to restore it to its previous beauty.  Two of the three cruise ship piers have reopened, The International Pier reopened last May, and Punta Langosta Pier welcomed ships last September, the Puerta Maya Pier looks to be completed in the next year.  Also, the island’s 50 hotels have gone through about $80 million in renovations.

 The best beaches of Cozumel are found on the southwestern part of the island, but there are 37 dive sites strewn along the beaches.  here you can dive and discover tropical fish, marine life, multicolored coral reefs, and limestone caves and tunnels, particular to this area.  Some popular dive sites are Palancar, Tormentos, where you will find moray eels, and Chankanaab Park, where you can swim with the dolphins.

 If you look to adventure on land, you can visit the restored ruins of Maya-Toltec, or visit the Museum of the Island on Cozumel.  You can visit Punta Sur Park ecological reserve, which features tours, a beach area, a lighthouse, a maritime museum, a small Mayan ruin, and a free catamaran ride through mangroves.  Cozumel also offers a four-hour “Jeep Jungle Tour” along remote beaches, this trip includes a Mayan ruin visit, snorkeling at Micro Atolls reef, and a picnic lunch.  This tour usually runs for $80 per adult, and $55 for children.  There is also a four-hour “ATV Jungle and Beach Tour,” for ages 16 and up.  This tour offers some of the most scenic nature views of Cozumel and some tours include kayaking and snorkeling.