{"id":1877,"date":"2015-07-01T16:36:07","date_gmt":"2015-07-01T16:36:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/awaywego-origin.carnival.com\/?p=1877"},"modified":"2017-10-05T15:20:52","modified_gmt":"2017-10-05T15:20:52","slug":"top-10-ways-to-disconnect-on-a-carnival-cruise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/cruising-fun\/onboard-activities\/top-10-ways-to-disconnect-on-a-carnival-cruise","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Ways to Disconnect on a Carnival Cruise"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you ever have those moments when it seems the world is moving in fast forward?\u00a0You know, those moments when you can\u2019t tell which direction you\u2019re going? Well, over the past few months between traveling for work, managing the family, and handling life’s daily grind, I am more than ready for a break.<\/p>\n

So when Carnival Cruise Line\u00a0asked me to partner with them, I was completely on board\u2026one of their ships. Thankfully, Staci and I, plus our three youngest daughters, were invited to set sail on a Western Caribbean cruise\u00a0out\u00a0of\u00a0the Port\u00a0of\u00a0Galveston<\/a>,\u00a0which\u00a0is an\u00a0easy\u00a0five\u00a0hour\u00a0drive\u00a0for\u00a0us. So, we\u2019re off to have fun, relax, and disconnect from the world. That\u2019s right – no emails, no phone calls, no worrying about what\u2019s for dinner! We\u2019re just going to chill out and let Carnival put us on cruise control.<\/p>\n

Top 10 Ways to Disconnect on a\u00a0Carnival Cruise<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Book a Room with a View\u00a0\u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Even with all the activities and amenities on a Carnival ship, one of the things I love most is the view looking out from the ship. I find the best time to just relax is in the comfort of my room or on the balcony. There are countless times we\u2019ve seen dolphins, jumping\u00a0fish, and amazing sunsets that felt like they were just for us.<\/p>\n

2. Hang by the Pool \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Leave your phone in the room (because it probably isn\u2019t going to work) and find a spot poolside. With multiple pools onboard, you\u2019re sure to find a spot fit for a king or queen. Relax, soak up some vitamin\u00a0D, and let the kids enjoy the perks atop their traveling oasis.<\/p>\n

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6. Have a Laugh –\u00a0<\/strong>What better way to escape the sun than to grab a drink and have a laugh? The\u00a0Punchliner Comedy Club showcases entertaining, over the top talent. Carnival even teamed up with renowned comedian and TV personality George Lopez to create this special venue. I love it mostly for the two nightly shows. The Punchliner offers a family-friendly show for the kids, but\u00a0also a not-so-family-friendly\u00a0show for adults.<\/p>\n

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7. Get Some Adult Time \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Traveling as a family is great, but it\u2019s nice to take a break from time to time. \u00a0Let the little ones test the bounds of Camp Ocean. There, they can play games, do crafts, make friends, and of course, make memories of their own. Got teens? No worries! My son had a blast in Club O2 – \u00a0where only the teens go to chill. He loved having a space that catered to his tastes and likes.<\/p>\n

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8. Pamper Yourself \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0If you really want to relax, take a time-out and visit Carnivals Cloud 9 Spa for a rejuvenating experience. I can tell you that I wasn\u2019t thinking about emails, online meetings, soccer schedules, or anything of the sort. I was just chilling out with my best friend, getting a couple\u2019s massage, and floating away from the world.<\/p>\n

9. Meet New People<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0I like to say I\u2019m a little bit of an introvert when it comes to meeting new people in person. But I found it funny when sailing on a ship, mingling with hundreds of people is not hard at all. We had a blast meeting families from other states and countries who were traveling just like us. Carnival offers multiple venues like stage shows, live music, and karaoke nights for folks to get together and have fun.<\/p>\n

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10. Put Everything Down<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 To truly, truly disconnect from all your stresses, you must put everything down. Put down your daily planner, lock your cell pone up in the safe, grab your spouse and\/or kids and set sail for a week. Trust me, after your vacation is done you\u2019ll be relaxed and full of memories that will last a lifetime.<\/p>\n

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Hopefully, my top ten tips are enough to inspire you to break away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and disconnect on a relaxing cruise to paradise.<\/p>\n

Have\u00a0you\u00a0cruised\u00a0with\u00a0Carnival\u00a0out\u00a0of the Port of Galveston?\u00a0What helps you relax while cruising?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This post was created for Away We Go with Carnival<\/a>, the destination for getting in the getaway state of mind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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