Carnival Cruise Lines: Carnival Miracle

Favorites

Best Place to Escape the Crowds: Delightful enclosed winter garden spaces are located forward on the exterior promenade deck. Air-conditioned and furnished with tables and chairs, they are a quieter choice for reading than the library, which also houses the Internet center.

Best Added Value: The huge gyms and fitness centers on these ships are great, even for less energetic passengers. A soothing therapy pool sits under a skylight, and his-and-hers saunas and steam rooms have glass walls and sea views.

Best Splurge: Make a reservation for dinner in the Supper Club. The steaks rival Kansas City's finest, and the atmosphere is pure New York.

Our Favorite Place for a Nightcap: Piano bars on Carnival ships are pretty lively early on, but as the evening passes and the sounds grow mellow, these are dimly lighted havens with romantic little alcoves.

Coolest Freebie Serve yourself ice cream dispensers are located on the Lido deck. Don't forget to add the sprinkles!