I just returned from a four day to Cozumel from 11/1/2007-11/5/2007.  This is my second cruise with Carnival and first on the Inspiration. 

First I must say that the renovations are very impressive.  The new decor, contemporary decor of the cabins were nice.  Although I was in an interior cabin on the main deck, I found the room to have ample space for two people and possibly three.  The bed was comfortable.  Loved the flat screen tv & the updated bathroom.  My cabin steward, Erlande did a marvelous job of staying out of our hair while attending to our every need. Our waiter, Lelix and asst waiter Ikadek were fabulous and did everything within their power to make the experience memorable.  I must confess that although I thoroughly enjoyed the meals in the dining room on my last Carnival cruise I cannot say the same about this cruise.  The food in the dining room was just "okay"  There was not one meal that stood out as being good.  I did enjoy the meals in the Brassiere Grill, the Pizzeria and the Deli.  Nevertheless I  enjoyed the evenings in the dining room, the company of my table companions and the Maitre d George the Greek.  Everything cannot be perfect.  I did get a chance to try sushi....it was good.

The one thing that I enjoyed more on this cruise vs my last, was the entertainment.  The shows were really good and entertaining.  Not cheesy like on my last cruise.  I especially liked the comedians.

I visited the Spa for the first time and received a full-body massage and a "corrective facial"  This was a new experience and very relaxing.  There was not much correction done because I hope that there was not much correction needed.

The bands on board were really good, I especially liked the Carribean band that was on the Lido deck.

The casino was HOT! HOT! HOT!  I personally won $4,000 on a slot machine (it would have been $8,000 if I had played $1.00 instead of $.50).  I also witnessed someone else win $2400 and spoke with people that had won $5000, $6000 & $3000.  I loved the game at the crap table.

Our port of call was Cozumel, Mexico.  I have never seen water as clear and as blue.  The beaches were beautiful.  We opted to go on the tour to the Mayan ruins of Tulum.  It is an all day 7 hour excursion.  Very interesting but I was longing for some beach time.

The guests on this cruise were extremely nice and I made friends from all over the USA.

There is not doubt in my mind that I will cruise with Carnival again.