Cruise lines try to avoid politics. That's mostly true for passengers as well. Yes, there's nearly always someone, or a few people, wearing provocative hats or T-shirts, looking for a fight, but generally people leave the politics at home.

Scammers are targeting Carnival guests in a ploy to get their credit card information and collect on fake fees.

They might be battling with health issues or simply trying to get through their cruise without taking a step or two back in weight and physical condition. It's very easy to overeat on a cruise, but you,

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