Background Information: This was my third cruise with Carnival and DH's second cruise with Carnival. Also, this was my second time sailing on the Inspiration. I was on the Inspiration last June for the four day sailing.

We flew in the day before to Tampa from Kansas City. It was raining when we left KC and it started raining once we got off the plane. Otherwise, it was a great flight.

Hotel: We booked a room at the Comfort Inn on Dale Mabry due to the price. All I will say about this hotel is you get what you pay for. We did have dinner at the restaurant next door, Sam Seltzer's. The food was pretty good. Read more