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B M & T ••• March/April 2016 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 44 T he 2,052-passenger Carnival Inspiration recently underwent a multi-million-dollar makeover that added a wide range of new dining and bar innovations. The new features were incorporated during a three-week dry dock that took place in Portland, OR during January and February. Following the renovation, the ship resumed its year-round schedule of three- and four-day Baja cruises from Long Beach, CA. Here's a l ook at the exciting new options that were added to Carnival Inspiration: Guy's Burger Joint, a free-of-charge poolside venue developed in partnership with Food Network personality Guy Fieri serving hand- crafted burgers and fresh-cut fries enjoyed amidst a décor that celebrates the chef's California roots and love of car culture BlueIguana Cantina, a complimentary pool- side Mexican eatery where guests can enjoy authentic, freshly made burritos and tacos on homemade tortillas, as well as an elaborate top- pings and salsa bar RedFrog Rum Bar, a poolside watering hole offering the quintessential Caribbean vacation vibe with refreshing Caribbean rum-based frozen drinks and beers, including Carnival's own private label draught brew, ThirstyFrog Red Alchemy Bar, a vintage-themed "cocktail pharmacy"-themed lounge with mixologists who "prescribe" concoctions from different elixirs and ingredients with creative monikers like Forty is the New Twenty and The Restorative Basil Drop BlueIguana Tequila Bar, a fun and festive outdoor bar offering a laid-back Mexican- themed atmosphere and tequila-based frozen drinks and beers, perfect for chillin' by the pool Cherry On Top, the "sweetest spot on board" which celebrates the joys of simple indulgences with bins of bulk candy, fun fanciful gifts and novelties, custom apparel and more In addition to these new spaces, guests sail- ing aboard Carnival Inspiration can check out- the ship's massive WaterWorks aqua park fea- turing a 300-ft-long Twister slide and a kiddie splash zone, a 24-hour pizzeria, full casino gam- CARNIVAL INSPIRATION UNDER GOES MULTI-MILLION-DOLLAR RENOVATION THAT WILL ADD A VARIETYOF EXCITING NEW FEATURES Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Red Frog Rum Bar, BlueIguana Tequila Bar, Cherry on Top andAlchemy Bar Added During Three-Week Dry Dock C R U I S E N E W S