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    As a first time cruiser I was very worried going into this vacation because I didn't know what to expect. This is what I learned and I will be happy to answer any questions for future cruisers. ..... My husband and I sailed on the Inspiration December 8-13.  I had heard different things about the food..and I love food...so let me give you my opinion..

.The food is along the lines of a Bonanza Steakhouse or a Ponderosa.  Not 5 star but 3 star and pretty good-plenty to eat. 

 While on ship my husband and I enjoyed a hot stone massage---a $275 treat (plus tip).  It is a very rare treat for me to get a massage..I just never have the time.  The couples massage was ok.  The massage was pretty good... but a cookie cutter massage. By that I mean my husband and I recieved the exact same treatment.  I would have prefered a massage tailored to my specific needs.  The Lady who did my massage was very nice. However, right after my massage I got dressed and she came in and tried to get me to buy some spa crap.  Kind of like when you get your hair cut and the try to sell you shampoo afterward.  Such a buzz kill...I went from relaxed to fending off unwanted sales. Not her fault they make her sell stuff. 

The entertainment was above average.We saw a 2 great dance shows 2 ok dance shows and a very very funny comedian and a not so funny comedian. We also attended a name that tune game ....very fun.  Sports trivia that my husband enjoyed.  A mens hairy chest competition--they women went nUts for these men. A newlywed and not so newlywed game---very cute.  The casino was fun but the low limit slots gobbled up my money. One high limt slot gave most of it back. But my husband lost all his gambling money.  

Shore excursions... At the Grand Caymen Islands we did a Stingray City, Hell and Turtle farm combo.  I highly highly recomend this tour---Grade A.  We have so many wonderful picture and memorys of the Turtles and the Stingrays. 

  In Calcia we did a Beach and Shopping excursion...the Beach was great the shopping not go good. 

Overall, I relaxed on my vacation and had a really time.  I do have to admit the FIRST day on the crusie ship kept wanting to go somewhere and do somthing...running all over the ship.  And then I realized that this wasn't my typical vacation where we had to fly somewhere and then drive to the hotel, and then drive to eat, and drive somewhere else, and drive here and drive there and back to the hotel and then after days of this go back home more tired then when I left. ----------------------------

On this vacation I let Carnival drive and I relaxed and had some fun.