Cruise

By Jeff Zbar
www.chiefhomeofficer.com

Sitting aboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines' Enchantment of the Seas, typing blogs about our travels as I gaze seaward into pitch darkness, I'm awaiting an encounter with the sun at the morning horizon. I'm perched in the heralded Viking Crown Lounge, the elevated, disk-like retreat with full panoramic views of the horizon. I call down to the front desk to find which direction we're traveling.

East-northeast, the night-shift receptionist tells me.

In actuality, I cannot see the seas, the horizon, or anything beyond the glass that surrounds me. I hear wind howling and see a driving rain hitting the glass. Mother nature is being thoroughly uncooperative this Sunday morning. No sunrise to be seen, and quite possibly, no sunbathing on deck either. Read more

AirTran Airways just announced a John Mayer sweepstakes promotion where the winner and a guest will be sent on a four-day, four-night Carnival cruise to Mexico with musical artists John Mayer, Guster, O.A.R. and more, from March 27 - 31, 2009. Visit www.airtran.com/cruise from now until February 13 and register for your chance to win.

Airfare will be provided by AirTran Airways to Los Angeles International Airport, near Port San Pedro in Los Angeles, where the Carnival cruise ship is leaving for its destination, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. To be eligible for the sweepstakes you must be a member of AirTran Airways' frequent flyer program, A+ Rewards.

Th cruise, hosted by John Mayer, includes two days at sea on Carnival’s newest ship, the Splendor, with music, contests, karaoke, theme nights and more. The Splendor includes four pools, a spa, casino, 24-hour room service and 22 lounges and bars.

For more information on the John Mayer cruise, visit: www.mayercraftcarrier.com.