Put your hands together and let's give a big round of applause for Julie S. of Lake Shore, MN! She just won a cruise, all for voting on what to add to America's list.

We got to know more about our lucky winner and everything she's excited about doing on her big trip. Hint: it definitely involves checking out Mayan ruins and getting up close and personal with some stingrays. Not activities for the faint of heart. But with her dreams of visiting Machu Picchu and New Zealand, we think she's more than ready for the adventures on the close and very fun horizon.

Have you ever cruised before or will you be checking this off your list of firsts?
I took a 3 day Carnival Cruise in 1987 to the Bahamas.

What new experiences do you hope to have on your Carnival cruise? 
I can't wait to enjoy a stress-free vacation, with no worries about eating, lodging or being entertained. I would love to explore some Mayan ruins and snorkel with stingrays. Lounging on deck with a good book would be amazing too.

Carnival has international chefs who create dishes from the four corners of the world.  What new foods have you always wanted to try?
I look forward to trying the traditional foods of our destination.

There are many different evening entertainment options onboard a Carnival Cruise like dinner shows, comedy clubs and karaoke — where you can sing with a live band. When you're not basking in the sun, what do you hope to experience?
I love comedy and dinner shows.  A good movie on deck sounds like fun too!

What exotic port(s) do you plan on sailing off to and why?
I've always wanted to enjoy the beaches of Grand Cayman. Snorkeling in Cozumel and seeing the Mayan ruins near Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico would be a dream come true.

What kinds of new experiences do you hope to have in port? Parasailing? Swimming with dolphins?
I look forward to exploring Mayan ruins, swimming with stingrays, snorkeling in the Caribbean and eating local food.

Your cruise is for a group of four. Who are the lucky people you're taking with you?
I'm taking my husband, Robert and my sons, Nathan and Jason.

Besides a Carnival cruise, what other firsts do you hope to cross off your Didja Ever list this year?
I'd like to take a shower in a waterfall, visit the Mayan ruins, go whale watching, and get a tattoo.

What do you think of America's top 100 list? Anything you would add?
Visit Machu Picchu.

Have you already done some of the things on America's list? Can you share some of those past experiences?
I've attended a luau in Hawaii. They served the most wonderful food I've ever tasted and the entertainment was amazing.

One popular item on America's list is "Pick a place and go." If you could go anywhere on a whim, where would it be? 
New Zealand.

Thanks again for your time. Would you mind doing a follow-up interview after your cruise? It'd be great to hear how it went and about the firsts you were able to check off your list. 
An interview would be great!

What's more fun than a cruise? Winning one for free. The only way to win is to make your list or vote on what you'd like to see added to America's. Just "like" Carnival on Facebook, then make your own Didja Ever list or vote on America's top 100. Just for sharing your opinions with the world, you're entered to win. Yes, it really is that easy.