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<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Spring</strong> Issue<br />

seaview<br />

didja ever?<br />

A scene from one of Carnival’s newest TV ads.<br />

See inside for more info on our new “Didja Ever” marketing campaign.


GerrY’s MessaGe<br />

On November 8, 2010 I received the<br />

type of call that every CEO dreads—there<br />

was a fire aboard the Carnival Splendor and<br />

the ship was without power adrift 55 miles off<br />

the Mexican coast. A challenging situation to<br />

say the least.<br />

But within the hour, response teams<br />

were mobilized, including a shoreside<br />

command center staffed with 50 employees<br />

who began working with Carnival Splendor<br />

personnel to map out the next steps for this<br />

tenuous situation. Over the next four days,<br />

hundreds of employees, both shipboard and<br />

shoreside, worked virtually ‘round the clock<br />

to get the ship back into port. On a personal<br />

note, I found out what the couch in my office<br />

was for as I ended up sleeping there!<br />

I view the Carnival Splendor fire as a<br />

defining moment in our company’s history.<br />

Never before in my time as CEO have I<br />

witnessed such an incredible display of<br />

teamwork and singular dedication to getting<br />

the job done. Because of the efforts of<br />

Captain Claudio Cupisti and his shipboard<br />

team, no injuries were reported and everyone<br />

on the Carnival Splendor returned home safely<br />

to their families, friends, and loved ones.<br />

It was truly a total team effort, with<br />

hundreds of shoreside employees and<br />

more than a thousand Carnival Splendor<br />

crew members all pitching in to play a<br />

critical role. From crew members carrying<br />

guests in wheelchairs up flights of stairs and<br />

entertainment staff putting on acoustic musical<br />

performances in the dark, to shoreside F&B<br />

personnel ordering supplies in the middle of<br />

the night and the air/sea department booking<br />

countless flights and hotel reservations,<br />

Carnival employees gave new meaning to the<br />

term “going above and beyond.”<br />

I flew out to San Diego to host a press<br />

conference and greet the guests and crew<br />

when the Carnival Splendor arrived. As I<br />

walked around the ship, I was amazed at<br />

how many guests were smiling and coming<br />

up to me to tell me about our wonderful<br />

and caring crew. I even had a couple tell<br />

me it was the best vacation they ever had!<br />

(Seriously, I’m not making that up.)<br />

And it wasn’t just Carnival employees<br />

who showed their true colors—the U.S.<br />

Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, and Customs<br />

and Border Protection provided invaluable<br />

support and assistance.<br />

In hindsight, we learned some<br />

tremendous lessons as a result of the<br />

fire. I learned that our company rises to<br />

the occasion to meet a challenge and I<br />

witnessed the incredible bonds that are<br />

formed during these trying times. Above all,<br />

it showed that when you do the right thing<br />

and treat people like you would want to be<br />

treated yourself, even a bad situation can be<br />

viewed in a positive light.<br />

It’s often said that adversity brings<br />

out the best in people and that was never<br />

truer than during the Carnival Splendor fire.<br />

Granted, it was a challenging situation but in<br />

a way it was also very rewarding, allowing us<br />

to demonstrate why Carnival continues to be<br />

the cruise-industry leader.<br />

I can honestly say that I have never been<br />

prouder of our employees and I would like<br />

to thank each and every one of you for<br />

your efforts.<br />

(For more on the Splendor fire, turn to page 6.)


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<strong>Seaview</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong><br />

Published by<br />

Carnival Cruise Lines<br />

Public Relations,<br />

Carnival’s Creative Services,<br />

and Team Carnival.<br />

<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Spring</strong> Edition:<br />

Volume 21 Issue 1<br />

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Awards & Events<br />

A Look Back at the<br />

Splendor Fire<br />

No Illusions:<br />

A Peek at Carnival Magic<br />

Holiday Memories<br />

Fun News<br />

Didja Ever?<br />

iN THis issUe<br />

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22<br />

A Review of Recent<br />

Dry Docks<br />

Around The Fleet<br />

Helping Hands<br />

Seeing Stars<br />

Into Sports<br />

Health Wise<br />

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Carnival Liberty<br />

Carnival Dream<br />

Carnival Valor<br />

Carnival Victory<br />

100%<br />

UsPH<br />

CONTINUED EXCELLENCE<br />

Kudos to the Carnival Liberty, Carnival Valor, Carnival Victory and Carnival Dream teams for achieving<br />

100-scores on their most recent United States Public Health inspections. The perfect marks are quite<br />

an accomplishment and a testament to the tremendous work ethic demonstrated by Team Carnival.<br />

Congratulations to the entire Carnival Liberty, Carnival Valor, Carnival Victory and<br />

Carnival Dream teams on their wonderful achievements!


Lania Rittenhouse<br />

Vice President of<br />

Product Development<br />

Ana Maria Dumitru<br />

Guest Services Manager,<br />

Carnival Dream<br />

i<br />

n April 2010, Lania Rittenhouse was appointed<br />

vice president for product development<br />

at Carnival, which has her overseeing the<br />

development of all guest-facing product<br />

features and services, as well as the long-term<br />

planning for our various ship refurbishment<br />

projects. She also plays a key role in the development<br />

and design of Carnival’s next generation of ships.<br />

Before joining CCL, Lania was president of LMR<br />

Global Consulting, a Fort Lauderdale-based travel<br />

and tourism management consultancy that included<br />

Carnival among its clients. While there, she worked<br />

closely with Carnival management to develop new<br />

guest-product concepts for the Carnival Magic, which<br />

debuts in May.<br />

This is not, however, Lania’s first employment with a<br />

cruise line—she spent four years as vice president of<br />

hotel operations at Norwegian Cruise Line, and nine<br />

years with Renaissance Cruises prior to that. She also<br />

served as director of tourism for the Cayman Islands.<br />

Clearly, she brings a wealth of knowledge<br />

and expertise to her new position here at Carnival.<br />

w<br />

wHO’s iN THe sPOTLiGHT<br />

hen Carnival Magic sets sail from<br />

Venice in May, her new guest services<br />

manager will be Brasov, Romanianative,<br />

Ana Maria Dumitru. We caught<br />

up with the seven-year Carnival<br />

veteran to find out a little more about<br />

her CCL journey.<br />

<strong>Seaview</strong>: When did you start at Carnival? And in<br />

what position, on which ship?<br />

Ana Maria Dumitru: I started as a trainee purser in<br />

October 2003 and once I completed my training<br />

aboard the Carnival Fascination, I was employed<br />

as a proud new cadet purser on the Carnival Pride.<br />

S: Where did you work before Carnival?<br />

A: Before Carnival, I worked for a promotions<br />

company that ran events for corporations like Procter<br />

& Gamble and Coca Cola. It was a lot of fun and the<br />

perfect opportunity while I was still studying. Events<br />

coordination required a lot of teamwork so I learned<br />

a great deal and it was terrific training for my current<br />

position. I then started working on ships for a different<br />

company, which is where I met my husband. Together<br />

we decided to try Carnival, and here we found a<br />

friendly, solid work environment where we felt our<br />

own two-person family mattered, and this kept us<br />

motivated to continue working onboard together.<br />

S: What does being a Guest Services Manager entail?<br />

A: As head of the Guest Services department, I am<br />

the proud leader of a small but talented team. First<br />

and foremost, we are here to look after our guests,<br />

follow up on their queries and concerns, and ensure<br />

they have the vacation of a lifetime. It’s an extremely<br />

rewarding and dynamic role because on any given<br />

So, how’s she liking her new role? “I’m loving it!” Lania<br />

exclaims. “And, what’s more, I’m proud to be part of<br />

the Carnival family.”<br />

“I’ve worked with the teams to bring new concepts,<br />

like the RedFrog Pub and Cucina del Capitano, to life,”<br />

she explains. “It’s been interesting and fulfilling to work<br />

with so many talented people and it’s a wonderful<br />

challenge to come up with new, on-brand ideas<br />

that make our cruise vacations even more fun, more<br />

memorable, and that will—most importantly—resonate<br />

with our guests.”<br />

When she’s not dreaming up Carnival’s next big idea,<br />

Lania can be found spending time with her husband of<br />

22 years (they’ve been together for 32 years since they<br />

met in high school in Germany), and her two daughters,<br />

18-year-old Chloe and 16-year-old Madison.<br />

As for the future, her goal is to continue learning,<br />

growing, and finding her work/ play balance.<br />

Additionally, “I want to help my daughters achieve<br />

their goals, continue travelling the world—my ‘Didja’<br />

this year is to travel to Australia and New Zealand—<br />

and ultimately spend as much time as possible with<br />

my family.”<br />

day I utilise a full range of skill sets—from hospitality<br />

and management, to creative and administrative.<br />

S: What is your favorite part of the job?<br />

A: I always wanted to do something that would allow<br />

me to travel the world. As a child I thought that would<br />

mean becoming a flight attendant because I had no<br />

idea that my curent job existed! I love everything<br />

about my job—there are challenges with every issue<br />

resolved and concern addressed, but when we<br />

address things to the guest’s ultimate satisfaction<br />

I feel an enormous sense of achievement.<br />

S: What do you like most about working at Carnival?<br />

A: Carnival is a great company to work for and I think<br />

that is because it was built by a family to replicate a<br />

family for the employees. All crew members aboard<br />

a ship have a sense of belonging to a great work<br />

environment. This is enormously important when you<br />

are at sea for such long periods of time. In addition,<br />

Carnival is a very successful company and I take pride<br />

in saying I work here; after all, Carnival is the most<br />

popular cruise line in the world! And they offer endless<br />

possibilities for career development and growth.<br />

S: When you’re on dry land, what do you love to do?<br />

A: I love to paint—it relaxes me—and I love to cook,<br />

surrounded by good friends. I also love animals,<br />

especially dogs, and would love to have one…<br />

One day!<br />

S: And finally, what is your “didja” for <strong>2011</strong>?<br />

A: Taking my husband to dinner at the Sky City<br />

Restaurant atop the Sky Needle while visiting my<br />

best friend in Seattle.<br />

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awards & eveNTs<br />

AWARD WINNING<br />

Carnival was the big winner in the Recognition for Excellence in<br />

Customer Support and Service Awards, which acknowledges<br />

those companies that provide superior on-line customer service.<br />

Mary Ruiz took home first place in the Best Customer Support<br />

Service Agent, Online Community Specialist category, while<br />

Online Community Manager Mischelle Beattie Coccera earned<br />

second-place honors. Additionally, Carnival’s newly-created Twitter<br />

customer service account, @CCLSupport, came second in the<br />

Best Online Service Provider category. Great work, guys!<br />

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fONd fareweLL<br />

Carnival Cruise Lines bid adieu to Paul Zacharski, senior vice president of<br />

finance and administration, who retired earlier this year after 29 years of service<br />

to the company.<br />

Paul’s Carnival career began in 1982 when he was named controller for Seachest<br />

Associates, Carnival’s former in-house food and beverage division when the<br />

company’s fleet consisted of just four ships. After a brief stint with Carnival<br />

Corporation, Paul rejoined Carnival Cruise Lines as vice president and controller<br />

before being promoted to senior vice president in 2000.<br />

Over his nearly three decades of service at Carnival, Paul played a key role in the<br />

company’s incredible growth and success and he will be deeply missed.<br />

Best of luck in your retirement, Paul!<br />

OUR 1ST FEMALE MAITRE D’!<br />

Dessi Kostova, who was recently named Carnival’s first female<br />

maitre d’, celebrated her 11th CCL-anniversary with a reception<br />

aboard the Carnival Fascination. Pictured here at the festivities are<br />

Isabelle Turell and David Stamper, Dessi Kostova, Hotel Director<br />

Andrew Mace, Cruise Director Trevor Block, Assistant Cruise<br />

Director Jamie Pihan and Social Host Jocelyn Blandford.


a disTiNGUisHed HONOr<br />

Brenda yester, senior vice president of revenue<br />

management, has been named the Alumni of<br />

the year at the H. Huizenga Business School<br />

and Entrepreneurship at Nova Southeastern<br />

University, where she earned her master’s in<br />

business administration (MBA). The award was<br />

presented at a special dinner held in her honor.<br />

yester is pictured here receiving her award from<br />

NSU Dean Michaels Fields.<br />

What an honor and achievement Brenda!<br />

HERE’S TO MANy MORE<br />

Port Operations Supervisor Carlos Estrada<br />

(center) is pictured here receiving his 10year<br />

anniversary award from Vice President<br />

of Port Operations Domenico Tringale<br />

(left) and Senior Vice President Marine<br />

Operations Brendan Corrigan, during a<br />

celebration at the Miami headquarters.<br />

30 yEARS OF FUN<br />

The 30-year anniversary of Imagination’s<br />

Team Headwaiter Pierre Exalus was<br />

celebrated with a special reception aboard<br />

the Carnival Imagination late last year. Pierre,<br />

a native of Haiti, joined Carnival Cruise Lines<br />

in 1980 when the company had just three<br />

ships. But what’s impressive is that Pierre<br />

(pictured here receiving his commemorative<br />

30-year anniversary award—a “Fun Ship”<br />

replica—from Captain Pierluigi Barrile<br />

(right) and Hotel Director Zijad Harcevic<br />

(left) has worked on just about every “Fun<br />

Ship” in the fleet during his CCL career.<br />

Congratulations, Pierre!<br />

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10 + 10 + 20<br />

The entertainment department held a<br />

reception to recognize employees who<br />

were celebrating significant anniversaries,<br />

including (from left) Tim “TJ” Jacobs<br />

(10 years), Kristi Ainsworth (10 years)<br />

and Tim Cabral (20 years), pictured here.<br />

Way to go!<br />

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TOGeTHer<br />

everYONe<br />

aCHieves<br />

MOre<br />

Looking Back<br />

on the Splendor Fire<br />

The fire on board Carnival Splendor was<br />

undoubtedly one of the most challenging events<br />

in the company’s 39-year history. yet in the face<br />

of unbelievable adversity, the ship’s crew rose<br />

exceptionally to the challenge, demonstrating<br />

incredible teamwork and ensuring the 3,200<br />

guests on board were provided with the safest<br />

and most comfortable environment possible<br />

(given the circumstances, of course).<br />

yes, we all know there is no ‘I’ in “teamwork,”<br />

but the Splendor team really exemplified<br />

that very fact. From preparing thousands of<br />

sandwiches and delivering supplies up dozens<br />

of flights of stairs, to keeping guests entertained<br />

and the atmosphere as upbeat as possible,<br />

the Carnival Splendor team went “above and<br />

beyond” when it came to serving our guests—<br />

the majority of whom were incredibly appreciative<br />

of their efforts.<br />

Meanwhile, the shoreside teams also worked<br />

around the clock, making sure that all guests<br />

and crew on board the Splendor received<br />

necessary assistance once they disembarked<br />

and were ultimately returned home safely. It<br />

was an exemplary display of teamwork, indeed!<br />

(The Carnival Splendor fire is also the focus of<br />

Gerry Cahill’s President’s Message.)<br />

The following photo montage offers a look back<br />

at the challenging yet rewarding event.<br />

Many thanks to everyone who pitched in during<br />

the incident—you made us all extremely proud!


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NO iLLUsiONs.<br />

Seeing is Believing On Board<br />

Carnival Magic!<br />

It’s just three months until Carnival Magic sets sail as our fleet’s latest addition, and when she does she’ll<br />

introduce some exciting, fresh features that are set to bring a whole new dimension to sailing aboard<br />

a “Fun Ship.” Here’s a quick glimpse at what’s new and in store from our next Dream-class ship.<br />

CUCiNa deL CaPiTaNO<br />

With our latest dining option, we pay homage to Carnival’s rich Italian lineage. Fill up on mouth-watering Italian faves at<br />

the lunchtime pasta bar, or return for the family-style dinner menu with made-to-order entrees inspired by our captains’<br />

hometowns and their mothers’ secret recipes. you’ll love the ambience, too. A homey décor and personal touches—<br />

like framed photographs provided by our Italian captains and officers—give it a warm, authentic feel.


sPOrTsqUare<br />

Here you’ll find an array of outdoor activities that take fun on the high seas to a whole new level. The sports complex<br />

features a ropes course, where thrill-seeking guests can traverse across nets suspended above Spa Deck 12. It offers<br />

spectacular views to the sea, nearly 150 feet below. Prefer to keep your feet planted on the ground? Then the jogging<br />

track, outdoor fitness center, volleyball, mini golf, and basketball are for you. Once you’ve worked up a sufficient sweat,<br />

head to the full bar—it’s stocked with frosty libations for a post-workout beverage—and boasts a flat-screen display that<br />

shows round-the-clock sports.<br />

redfrOG PUb<br />

Laidback-but-lively, our Key West-inspired pub is decked out with a game room,<br />

juke box, and more. Here, guests can sip a frosty ThirstyFrog Red private-label<br />

draught brew, sample tasty Caribbean fare or dominate the foosball table.<br />

Located on Promenade Deck 5, indoor and outdoor seating serves up great views of<br />

all the action and provides the ideal place to relax, meet new friends, sip a cocktail,<br />

or snack on Bahamian conch salad and other island-inspired faves.<br />

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Carnival Miracle<br />

CarNivaL<br />

CeLebraTes<br />

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Employees Commemorate<br />

the Festive Season<br />

“Fun Ship” Style<br />

Carnival Legend<br />

Carnival Dream<br />

Carnival Imagination<br />

Carnival Inspiration<br />

Carnival SplendorCarnival Triumph


Gingerbread House 1st Place<br />

Carnival Valor<br />

The holidays are always a special time at Carnival<br />

and this year was no exception. Team members,<br />

both shipboard and shoreside, got into the<br />

holiday spirit with elaborate decorations and<br />

celebratory parties.<br />

Aboard the “Fun Ships,” team members went all<br />

out to provide a festive environment by creating<br />

beautiful holiday villages and making sure our guests<br />

had a memorably merry time on board.<br />

At the Miami offi ces, we celebrated with the fi rst-ever<br />

gingerbread-house contest and the annual Holiday Show<br />

performed by the kids from the Camp Carnival<br />

childcare center.<br />

Here’s a look at the various holiday-themed events<br />

and activities.<br />

Gingerbread House 3rd Place<br />

Carnival Carnival Ecstasy Ecstasy<br />

Baltimore Embarkation Team<br />

Camp Carnival Childcare Holiday Show<br />

Carnival Carnival Conquest Conquest<br />

Carnival Ecstasy<br />

Gingerbread House 2nd Place<br />

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a MiNUTe TO wiN iT<br />

Always on the lookout for new and exciting crew-party themes, the Carnival Dream<br />

held a “Minute to Win It” event modeled after the popular game show. Held in the<br />

marshalling area, it was a smash hit, with dozens of team members participating<br />

in high-energy fun and off-the-wall contests—everything from stacking apples<br />

to juggling balloons—all cheered on by a capacity crowd. Many thanks to the<br />

organizers who came up with the truly original idea!<br />

WHAT A WEEK<br />

National Customer Service Week was<br />

marked with a number of special events<br />

and celebrations within the guest services<br />

department at Carnival’s corporate<br />

headquarters. From a “Wear your PJs<br />

To Work” day to a toga party and “Crazy<br />

Hat” day, the guest services team really<br />

got creative in devising some fun and<br />

festive celebrations.<br />

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DELICIOUS COMPETITION<br />

In preparation for the Sixth Annual Bacardi<br />

Cruise Competition, Carnival Fantasy<br />

bartenders have been going “all out,”<br />

developing some truly delicious cocktail<br />

creations. As the photo (above) illustrates,<br />

the bartenders have been getting wild<br />

and crazy, creating all sorts of colorful<br />

concoctions and libations. Best of luck<br />

to everyone!<br />

A ‘TASTy’ EVENT<br />

Looking for an interesting twist on<br />

the traditional crew party, Conquest’s<br />

restaurant, galley and provisions teams<br />

hosted a wine tasting that offered crew<br />

members an opportunity to sample a<br />

variety of the fine vintages from around the<br />

world that are served on board our ships.<br />

The event was a tremendous success.<br />

So much so that plans are already in the<br />

works for the next wine-tasting soiree.


a MeeTiNG Of THe MiNds<br />

Guest services managers from across the fleet gathered<br />

in Miami for their annual conference. Over the three-day<br />

program, participants had a chance to attend presentations<br />

from various shoreside department heads, exchange ideas,<br />

share best practice solutions and, of course, have the<br />

requisite group shot taken at the funnel that adorns the<br />

corporate offices.<br />

AROUND THE WORLD<br />

The Carnival Conquest team held an<br />

international-themed crew party to<br />

celebrate the diversity amongst their<br />

Fun Ship’s crew. The highlight of the party<br />

was a map created by the youth staff<br />

that listed all of the different nationalities<br />

of Carnival Conquest’s team members.<br />

Participants of this fun-filled global<br />

celebration are pictured here.<br />

WORK THE RUNWAy!<br />

Carnival Triumph team members had a<br />

chance to reach into their closets and play<br />

supermodel for a night as they rocked the<br />

runway as part of a fashion show-themed<br />

crew party. The event was a huge success<br />

and everyone agreed that another fashion<br />

show should be held soon.<br />

HIGH SEAS INNOVATION<br />

New high-tech standalone Sail & Sign<br />

kiosks recently debuted on the Carnival<br />

Destiny. Located on the promenade<br />

and lobby decks, the new system allows<br />

guests to review their account activity,<br />

print individual receipts and account<br />

statements, change large bills, and<br />

apply cash or credit card payments to<br />

their accounts—transactions that all<br />

previously had to be conducted via the<br />

guest services desk. Many thanks to the<br />

Shipboard Financial Operations, Guest<br />

Services and IT departments for this truly<br />

innovative project!<br />

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A REAL TREAT<br />

Members of the Carnival Fantasy’s guest<br />

services team enjoyed a real treat—a delicious<br />

full-service dinner in the main dining room.<br />

The gang even took time out for a group shot<br />

before heading out to their night of fun.<br />

I DO!<br />

Drago Budisa and Viktoriya yaltanskaya of the<br />

Carnival Dream were wed earlier this year in<br />

St. Thomas at a beachside wedding attended<br />

by their fellow team members. It was a<br />

beautiful and unforgettable ceremony and<br />

Drago and Viktoriya were grateful to share the<br />

happy event with their Carnival Dream family.<br />

Congratulations to the happy couple!<br />

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“Didja Ever” zip line across a rain forest? Catch air on a wave runner?<br />

Open for your favorite band? In December, we unveiled our “Hey America,<br />

Didja Ever” campaign that inspires people to try new things and add more<br />

fun, happiness and satisfaction to their lives. We want our consumers—and<br />

employees, of course—to share, fulfill and celebrate first-time experiences in a<br />

campaign that’s driven by the “Didja Ever” headquarters on Carnival’s Facebook<br />

page (www.facebook.com/carnival).<br />

We kicked off <strong>2011</strong> as the year of “Didja Ever?” in Times Square where we were the<br />

official confetti sponsors on New year’s Eve. Michele Hart of Loss Prevention and<br />

Israel Gonzalez of Consumer Sales were the two lucky Carnival employee winners<br />

who each brought a friend and served as official Confetti Dispersal Engineers atop<br />

the Minskoff Theatre where they literally threw confetti down to rain on the million<br />

bystanders heralding in the New year in Times Square. They were joined by East<br />

Coast sales team members, Jerilyn Giacone, director of sales, charter, meetings<br />

& incentives, and Business Development Director, Tom Panici, who were each<br />

selected for the coveted positions thanks to their 25-plus years with the company,<br />

during which time they have been proactive members of the sales force.<br />

Carnival Deems <strong>2011</strong> the Year to “Get Fun Done!”<br />

Senior Cruise Director John Heald served as Carnival’s master of ceremonies during<br />

the New year’s Eve festivities. One of Heald’s responsibilities was conducting the<br />

Times Square official air-worthiness test for the confetti, which was captured by<br />

numerous news photographers. He also stood on the main stage in Times Square<br />

on December 31st and led the crowd in a Carnival-sponsored confetti countdown<br />

at 10 p.m. during which a huge drop of red, white and blue confetti rained down on<br />

the crowd. John conducted a variety of media interviews on behalf of the company<br />

and even met with some of his blog fans.<br />

Meanwhile, Carnival’s social media team was extremely busy capturing all the<br />

festivities and frequently posting photos, videos and updates featuring John and all<br />

the exciting activities on Carnival’s Facebook, youtube and Twitter accounts as well<br />

as John’s blog.


CarNivaL TeaM, we want to hear what you have planned as fun fi rsts<br />

for the year. And we want to know when you achieve them! Please be<br />

sure to send us pictures as you cross your personal “Didjas” off your<br />

bucket list throughout <strong>2011</strong>.<br />

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Carnival Fantasy<br />

a<br />

HardwOrKiNG<br />

GrOUP<br />

A Peek at Our<br />

Recent Dry Docks<br />

Carnival’s ships are known for their distinctive<br />

interiors and dramatic public spaces. In order to<br />

keep these areas looking shiny and new, each<br />

“Fun Ship” is taken out of service for a regular<br />

dry dock period.<br />

In recent months, Carnival Fantasy, Carnival<br />

Valor, Carnival Pride, Carnival Splendor and<br />

Carnival Imagination all underwent a little minor<br />

“surgery” and emerged looking better than ever.<br />

From replacing carpeting, tile work and<br />

upholstery to hull painting and routine engine<br />

work, hundreds of Carnival employees<br />

work diligently in performing a variety of<br />

important tasks.<br />

Here’s a look at the recent dry docks and the<br />

hardworking employees who are responsible for<br />

keeping the fleet in “ship-shape” condition.<br />

We salute you!


Carnival Splendor<br />

Carnival Valor Carnival Pride<br />

Carnival Imagination<br />

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faCe Off!<br />

Dream’s Shore Excursions<br />

Inspire Food Network<br />

Challenge Contestants<br />

Crew on board the Carnival Dream hosted four of the<br />

country’s top pastry chefs on a seven-day cruise that<br />

served as a backdrop to Food Network Challenge: Sugar<br />

Destinations. While on board, the contestants experienced<br />

a series of exhilarating and memorable shore excursions<br />

that provided inspiration for their extraordinary confectionery<br />

creations. The highly popular, long-running show pits<br />

professional-chef competitors against each other to<br />

produce incomparable feats in their food specialty.<br />

This episode’s competition (which fi rst aired on Food<br />

Network, December 19th, 2010) had the chefs<br />

experiencing four of Carnival Dream’s signature<br />

shore excursions and then creating edible sugar<br />

masterpieces to bring them to life.<br />

The featured shore excursions were a Catamaran<br />

and Snorkel adventure in the crystal blue waters<br />

off Cozumel, Mexico; a Dolphin Encounter experience in<br />

lush Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras; an exotic Lost World<br />

Canopy Tour and Zipline adventure in Belize, and a fascinating<br />

visit to the Chacchoben Mayan Ruins deep in the tropical rain<br />

forest near Costa Maya, Mexico. Each excursion provided<br />

inspiration for one of the astonishing feats of confectionery<br />

and sugar crafted by the competing chefs.<br />

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did YOU KNOw?<br />

Cozumel has a number of<br />

endemic (native) birds, marine<br />

life and mammals, including the<br />

Cozumel Thrasher, which is now<br />

thought to be extinct.<br />

The former Colony of British Honduras became<br />

Belize in June 1973, though full independence was<br />

not granted until September 21, 1981.<br />

Carnival Cruise Lines’ very own Jennifer Vandekreeke, who<br />

is director of advertising, served as judge alongside two<br />

highly-esteemed sugar-crafting experts.<br />

“Judging the competition was fascinating,” says<br />

Vandekreeke. “I never knew you could do such amazing<br />

things with a raw ingredient like sugar. It was exciting to<br />

hear how much they enjoyed their Carnival cruise and all the<br />

new experiences they had during their week. The hardest<br />

part was choosing a winner.”<br />

Roatan is awash with fantastical stories of ghosts—<br />

or “duppees”—past. Legend has it that pirates<br />

burying gold would kill a man and leave his body<br />

close by to watch over the gold. The centuries-old<br />

ghosts are now tired of watching over the gold and<br />

will give a random passerby specifi c instructions on<br />

where to fi nd it.<br />

The fi rst Mayan tribes arrived in Costa Maya in<br />

approximately 200BC. Today it’s the closest port<br />

to access many lesser-known Mayan ruins in the<br />

yucatan, including Chacchoben.


GOiNG MObiLe<br />

Carnival Gets<br />

Smartphone Savvy<br />

The New year heralds the dawning of a new era for Carnival with many<br />

exciting changes and developments in the works. The first of these?<br />

Our mobile site, m.carnival.com. It’s the first site of its kind in the<br />

cruise industry and will bring carnival.com to your favorite device,<br />

no matter your smartphone allegiance. The revolutionary app<br />

incorporates the look, feel and<br />

functionality of the main<br />

carnival.com website,<br />

but made to fit the smaller<br />

screen of your phone.<br />

So now you can book<br />

a cruise through your<br />

cell phone, regardless<br />

of whether you’re<br />

a Blackberry or<br />

iPhone afficionado.<br />

Go to m.carnival.com<br />

from your mobile<br />

device.<br />

Jordan Corredera,<br />

Director and General Manger of Carnival Online<br />

Jordan heads up Carnival’s web team,<br />

which is a dynamic group of experts<br />

whose talents range from creative arts<br />

to business strategy, and copywriting<br />

to programming.<br />

Together, they oversee Carnival’s<br />

online presence and set direction for<br />

online marketing, commerce, design,<br />

social media, usability, and technical<br />

functionality.<br />

We caught up with him to find out what<br />

five apps his iPhone wouldn’t be caught<br />

dead without. (Incidentally, they’re all free!)<br />

MiNT.COM<br />

“I love how this app lets me see<br />

my entire financial situation—<br />

good or bad—all in one place.”<br />

everNOTe<br />

“This app is genius! It syncs with<br />

all of your devices to keep all your<br />

thoughts, notes, ideas and to-do<br />

lists in one place.”<br />

aUdibLe<br />

“I listen to audio books during my<br />

commute to work and this app is<br />

my entire library all in one place.”<br />

siTe CaTaLYsT<br />

“An incredible app that allows<br />

me to (obsessively) monitor<br />

carnival.com’s status and<br />

performance figures—<br />

any time, anywhere.”<br />

wOrds wiTH frieNds<br />

“Even when my friends and family<br />

are busy, this little app lets us play<br />

scrabble, no matter our schedules<br />

or geographic location.”<br />

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arOUNd THe fLeeT<br />

VIVA PARADISE!<br />

Carnival Paradise’s team members were<br />

treated to an incredible party at a local<br />

resort in Ensenada. Here, they had a<br />

chance to participate in a wide range of<br />

activities, from making delicious Mexican<br />

dishes, learning traditional dances and<br />

even stomping grapes for the local<br />

wine! The event was truly “one for the<br />

ages” and—without exception—everyone<br />

went back to the ship raving about the<br />

experience.<br />

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i sCreaM, YOU sCreaM<br />

Ice cream parties seem to be all the rage across the fleet, with<br />

(counter clockwise from left) Carnival Paradise, Carnival Glory<br />

and Carnival Dream and all recently hosting their own “cone-ival”<br />

celebrations featuring the ever-popular frozen treat. Based on the<br />

photos, the soirees were a huge hit and attendees quickly devoured<br />

their ice cream creations. It was a really cool time, indeed!<br />

SUCCESS!<br />

Carnival Ecstasy served as the venue<br />

for the most recent Corporate Training<br />

College, an intensive program that offers a<br />

comprehensive overview of the company’s<br />

various corporate training policies and<br />

procedures. Many thanks to Training and<br />

Development Manager Virginia Cuadrado<br />

for her efforts in facilitating this informative<br />

program.<br />

HONING THEIR SKILLS<br />

Pictured here in the Carnival Inspiration’s<br />

crew training center are graduates of<br />

the Carnival College of Management<br />

course held on board. The four-week<br />

program, offered to members of the<br />

shipboard management team, provides<br />

helpful methods for participants to<br />

enhance their leadership, management<br />

and communication skills. Many thanks<br />

to the Carnival Inspiration’s training and<br />

development team for coordinating this<br />

very informative class.


COMMiTTed TO safeTY<br />

Embodying Carnival’s commitment<br />

to providing the safest shipboard<br />

environment possible, both the Carnival<br />

Ecstasy and Carnival Miracle teams<br />

recently celebrated an accident-free<br />

year. To mark the occasion, group<br />

photos were taken. Congrats to both<br />

ships and keep up the good work!<br />

TAKING HOME THE PRIZE<br />

Carnival Imagination had the distinction<br />

of having two <strong>Seaview</strong> magazine photo<br />

contest winners: Recently retired Senior<br />

Shore Excursion Manager Ross Couper<br />

whose shot of two lions took first prize in<br />

the “animals” category, and Show Band<br />

Musician Bryan Canonigo who earned<br />

top honors in the “things” category for<br />

his dramatic shot of fall leaves at sunset.<br />

Bryan and Ross are shown here receiving<br />

their awards at a special ceremony<br />

attended by Corporate Trainer Meliton<br />

Rebolledo, Captain Vincenzo Miele, Shore<br />

Excursion Manager Lindsay Couper,<br />

Training & Development Manager Monica<br />

Dindelegan and Hotel Director Zijad<br />

Harcevic. Congrats Ross and Bryan!<br />

WAy TO GO!<br />

Galley stewards from the Carnival<br />

Valor recently completed a Hospitality<br />

Communication Skills course, which is an<br />

intensive program that instructs participants<br />

on the company’s hospitality standards<br />

and ways to enhance their communication<br />

techniques. Following successful<br />

completion of the course, a graduation<br />

ceremony was held on the bridge where<br />

each team member was presented with a<br />

certificate by Captain Luigi De Angelis.<br />

Congratulations to all who successfully<br />

completed the course!<br />

arOUNd THe fLeeT<br />

CRUNCHING NUMBERS<br />

Diplomas in hand, graduates of the<br />

Accounting College on Carnival Victory<br />

are all smiles following their graduation<br />

ceremony. Mary Johnson, Eszter Kiss,<br />

Jelena Maklakova, and Alexandra Rak,<br />

were instructed by First Accountant<br />

Conchita Fernandez assisted by<br />

Chief Accountant Sheri Frend.<br />

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HeLPiNG HaNds<br />

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(1 ) Lynn Johnson and Vanessa Cianci<br />

collect money for the aMeriCaN HearT<br />

waLK at the Miami headquarters. With 27<br />

walkers, Carnival was one of the largest<br />

supporters of the annual event. (2) Carnival<br />

walkers are all smiles at the raCe fOr THe<br />

CUre in downtown Miami, which raised<br />

much-needed funds and awareness for the<br />

fight against breast cancer. (3) Carnival<br />

was well represented at the annual MarCH<br />

Of diMes, with dozens of walkers doing<br />

their part to promote stronger, healthier<br />

babies. (4) Tanya Kantner from Project<br />

Management office was one of dozens of<br />

shoreside team members who “rolled up<br />

their sleeves” and donated blood during<br />

the most recent bLOOd drive. (5) Carnival<br />

Splendor had some special visitors during a<br />

call in MazaTLaN as CHiLdreN frOM a LOCaL<br />

OrPHaNaGe enjoyed lunch, a ship tour and,<br />

of course, a visit from “Fun Ship” Freddy.<br />

(6) Members of the Fun Team participated<br />

in the iNTerNaTiONaL COasTaL CLeaN UP,<br />

collecting dozens of bags of trash and<br />

debris from a South Florida shoreline.


(7) CHiLdreN frOM aN OrPHaNaGe iN sT.<br />

LUCia visited the Carnival Victory during a<br />

turnaround day. The highlight of their day<br />

was a fun-filled party in the ship’s dance<br />

club and a visit from “Fun Ship” Freddy.<br />

(8) As part of a new partnership between<br />

Carnival and the MediCaL UNiversiTY Of<br />

sOUTH CarOLiNa CHiLdreN’s HOsPiTaL,<br />

team members from the Carnival<br />

Fantasy spent some quality time with<br />

kids undergoing treatment there. (9) The<br />

information systems department held<br />

its annual HOLidaY TOY drive, collecting<br />

hundreds of toys that were distributed to<br />

underprivileged children throughout South<br />

Florida. (10) Showing their sUPPOrT fOr<br />

breasT CaNCer, the men of Carnival’s<br />

revenue management department wore<br />

pink shirts and collected funds for this<br />

worthwhile cause. (11) Carnival team<br />

members take time out for a group shot<br />

before heading out to participate in the<br />

waLK fOr THe CUre, benefiting the Susan<br />

G. Komen for the Cure, the world’s<br />

foremost organization for breast cancer<br />

research, treatment and education.<br />

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Star On Destiny<br />

A popular TV personality Star Jones was onboard the Carnival Destiny for<br />

some R&R over the holidays. During her cruise, Jones took time out to sign<br />

autographs, pose for photos and even read a story to children (above) during<br />

the ship’s popular holiday show. She is pictured at right with Captain Roberto<br />

Leotta and Hotel Director Kevin Thorogood.<br />

Meeting A Hero<br />

Vice President of Sales Western Region Vicki Tomasino<br />

had the opportunity to meet Captain Chesley “Sully”<br />

Sullenberger, the airline pilot who made an emergency<br />

landing of US Airways fl ight 1549 on the Hudson River in<br />

January 2009, saving the lives of all 155 people on board.<br />

Leonardo Da Vinci Award Winner<br />

The Carnival Miracle had a special guest, famed Russian artist<br />

Lena Sotskova, winner of the prestigious Leonardo Da Vinci<br />

award and who has restored priceless artworks in museums<br />

such as the Hermitage and The Louvre. She is shown here with<br />

Captain Rocco Lubrano who presented her with a “Fun Ship”<br />

replica during a special bridge tour.


The Boys Are Back In Town!<br />

The Backstreet Boys were back for another fun-fi lled, music-themed charter, this time on the<br />

Carnival Destiny. During their four days on board, the group performed to thousands of screaming<br />

fans, signed autographs and graciously posed for photos with shipboard security personnel as<br />

pictured here. The cruise was met with an overwhelming response from guests and many thanks<br />

to everyone on the Carnival Destiny team for making the event such a success.<br />

Best Buddies, Indeed!<br />

Carnival’s West Coast sales team was well represented at an<br />

annual bike-a-thon bike-a-thon that raised money money for Best Buddies, a non-profi t<br />

organization that creates opportunities to help people with social<br />

and intellectual disabilities reach their full personal and professional<br />

potentials. The event was held in Los Angeles, and a number of<br />

celebrities who actively support the charity attended, including actor<br />

Rob Lowe who is pictured above with Mimma Buell, Jen Ramirez,<br />

Vicki Tomasino and Debbie Hellman, all from the West Coast sales team.<br />

Maria Shriver, whose brother Anthony Paul Kennedy Shriver founded<br />

Best Buddies International, was also out to endorse the fundraiser.<br />

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iNTO sPOrTs<br />

DREAM TEAM<br />

Team members on the Carnival Dream have been getting together<br />

every two weeks in Cozumel for a competitive game of soccer.<br />

The bi-weekly event attracts dozens of employees who are divided<br />

into different squads so multiple matches can occur. Friends and<br />

co-workers cheer them on. It’s a great way to get some exercise and<br />

socialize with other members of the “Dream Team.”<br />

CONqUEST CHAMPIONSHIP<br />

Competition was rife at a table tennis tournament on board<br />

the Carnival Conquest. The popular event attracted dozens<br />

of participants but in the end it was Bagus Alit who emerged<br />

victorious and earned the coveted title of Conquest Ping<br />

Pong Champion. Bagus is pictured here with Chief Engineer<br />

Antonio Messina. Many thanks to the engine, medical and bar<br />

departments for organizing such a fun event.<br />

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WE HAVE A WINNER<br />

Carnival Legend held a soccer tournament that attracted teams<br />

from just about every department on board. When all was said<br />

and done, the squad from restaurant services who took home the<br />

gold. The group is pictured here on Lido Deck proudly displaying<br />

their medals following their hard-fought victory. Congrats!<br />

FLyING HIGH<br />

Looking for an interesting twist on the typical organized crew<br />

outing, several members of the Carnival Pride team got together<br />

for a day of skydiving. The thrill-seeking team members are<br />

shown here before heading out for their high-flying adventure


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Did you know that archaeologists working in Argentina have<br />

discovered the skeleton of a new, dog-sized dinosaur from the<br />

dawn of the dinosaur era 230 million years ago? Apparently the<br />

creature ran on two legs and ate a diet of both plants and animals.<br />

Scientists have named the creature Eodramaeus (or “dawn runner”).<br />

Source: Sciencemag.org<br />

Did you know that a new planet has been discovered outside<br />

of our solar system, 560 light years away? (By the way, a light<br />

year is about 5.9 trillion miles. Try wrapping your head<br />

around that!) The new planet orbits a sun-like star, is<br />

1.4 times as wide as Earth and is 4.6 times as heavy,<br />

making it about as dense as iron. Source: NASA<br />

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Britain’s #1 luggage manufacturer, Antler, has created what just might be the world’s<br />

lightest suitcase—a 22” carry-on that weighs just 4.6 pounds, a 26” upright just<br />

5.5 pounds and only 6.4 pounds for a 28” wheeled upright. That’s less than half<br />

the weight of your average bag! They’re extremely durable too. So, yes, now<br />

you can pack all those souvenirs for friends and family back home (well, 7.6 lb.<br />

extra…) without incurring a hefty overweight luggage fine. Antler luggage is<br />

available from department stores and www.antlerluggage.com<br />

did YOU KNOw...<br />

Hitting up a new ship or a new itinerary and worried about having<br />

to get acquainted with a whole new set of ports? We’re loving the<br />

new GPSmyCity.com’s City Walk iPhone apps. You can download<br />

over 2000 guides—which cover nearly all of our major ports,<br />

as well as many of our destinations—to get trusted tour guide<br />

information and navigation directly to your iPhone. Getting lost<br />

(or not knowing where to grab a bite or a brew) will never be an<br />

option again. GPSmyCity’s iPhone app costs between $2.99<br />

and $4.99 per city.<br />

biTs&PieCes<br />

It’s always great to have a few trusty phrases in your back pocket<br />

to navigate your way with the locals. And as there’s never a second<br />

time to make a first impression, let’s start by introducing ourselves…<br />

English: My name is _________.<br />

Dutch: Ik heet _________.<br />

Spanish: Me llamo (m)/ llama (f) _________.<br />

French: Je m’appelle _________.<br />

*For more help with foreign-language conversational skills,<br />

log onto www.mangolanguages.com<br />

LaNGUaGe<br />

iNsPire<br />

“Stay” is a<br />

charming<br />

word in<br />

a friend’s<br />

vocabulary.<br />

- Louisa May Alcott<br />

(1832-1888)<br />

fiNd OUr fLeeT<br />

S N Y F M E L G L W F N I A V<br />

G D O U L I D A S A D O T I N<br />

W N U I B E V Q S A E I U V C<br />

P X O E T I E C T Y S T K I Q<br />

O A R I N A I T S H T A B O M<br />

S T R R T N R A J D I S H E I<br />

Y L A A A A T I R U N N P M J<br />

S C O T D S L E P X Y E M A W<br />

W M I F C I A E W S K S U G L<br />

Y O C E N M S W O Y N J I I J<br />

N L E G E N D E Z X S I R C T<br />

S Y R O T C I V J V J M T L N<br />

N O I T A N I G A M I Q V I S<br />

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Dr. John Bradberry<br />

Senior Medical Director<br />

SMOKE ON<br />

THE WATER<br />

Carnival now offers<br />

employees the help<br />

and support they need<br />

to stop smoking.<br />

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HeaLTH wise<br />

Though we all know the health hazards associated with smoking, it is still a popular<br />

habit on board a cruise ship and amongst the crew. But in an attempt to help and<br />

support those of you who have deemed this the year to live a healthier life, we now have<br />

a “Stop Smoking” scheme. The Carnival Smoking Cessation program that is available to<br />

all Carnival crew members, including concessionaires, at no charge. All you have to do<br />

to get started is see a member of your onboard medical team and you’ll be on your way<br />

to joining the 400-plus CCL crew members who stopped smoking this year.<br />

Not sure if you’re yet ready to take the plunge and say no to nicotine? Here are some<br />

things to consider when making your decision:<br />

If you smoke, probably the most important step you will ever take to safeguard your<br />

health is to stop smoking. Similarly, if any of your friends or family members smoke, you<br />

should encourage them to stop.<br />

Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death. Tobacco smoke contains hundreds<br />

of poisonous and cancer-causing chemicals including arsenic, carbon monoxide,<br />

formaldehyde and cyanide, which can contribute to your developing serious diseases<br />

like cancer, emphysema, heart attack and stroke.<br />

Second-hand tobacco smoke can also harm non-smokers. A common misperception<br />

is that smoking in a different room protects others in the same house. In reality, the<br />

invisible toxic gases from tobacco smoke typically spread throughout an entire home<br />

harming all others who live or visit there.<br />

While tar from tobacco smoke accumulates in the lungs (similar to soot in a chimney),<br />

the damage is not limited to the inside of your body. Tobacco smoke damages<br />

complexions of both men and women by causing premature wrinkling and aging of<br />

the skin.<br />

Smoking is an expensive habit. Smokers are usually shocked to add up how much<br />

of their hard-earned money is spent on cigarettes each year. Each dollar spent on<br />

cigarettes is one less dollar that is available to you and your family for fun and<br />

positive things.<br />

We understand that nicotine can be extremely addictive and a diffi cult habit to break.<br />

However it can be done.<br />

As part of Carnival’s company-wide “STOP SMOKING” efforts, Carnival Destiny’s Doctor, Jack Atad,<br />

hosted a seminar for team members who were interested in quitting smoking. The seminar was<br />

very well attended, with 21 crew members taking the fi rst step by having the doctor apply their very<br />

fi rst nicotine patch.


Let’s Get Fun Done, by Robert Mack<br />

seTTiNG GOaLs<br />

With the dawning of a new year, many of us have<br />

resolutions—and maybe a few regrets—on our<br />

mind. Well, if you’ve failed or are frustrated with<br />

the resolutions you’ve made, or didn’t get a chance<br />

to make any resolutions in the first place, don’t<br />

worry—it’s not too late! Every passing moment is<br />

another opportunity to get it right, have more fun,<br />

and do something you’ve never done before.<br />

One of the things that happy, successful people<br />

do well is set and accomplish goals. Setting goals<br />

can—and should be—fun! In fact, the more fun you<br />

have with your goals, the more successful you’ll be in<br />

achieving them. When you set goals in the right way (and<br />

for the right reasons), you’ll have fun and be happy along the way; not just once you<br />

reach your destination.<br />

When most of us think about resolutions and goals, we think about what psychologists<br />

call “extrinsic goals,” which are goals that aren’t really all that fun, meaningful, or deeply<br />

satisfying. They might bring you the respect and attention of others, but they just don’t<br />

make you feel all that inspired. And they don’t feel meaningful. Common extrinsic<br />

goals often include the pursuit of wealth, social recognition, prestige, praise, and<br />

fame. In most cases, the happiness derived from extrinsic goals comes only when the<br />

“destination” is reached—not from the journey itself.<br />

On the other hand, intrinsic goals—for example spending more time with loved ones;<br />

creating a healthier, more beautiful body, or doing something new for the first time—<br />

are more meaningful because they are ends in and of themselves. While you might<br />

partially set these goals to impress others, that’s not the real or primary reason you<br />

set them in the first place. Rather, you set them because—even if nobody was paying<br />

attention—you, personally, would feel better for pursuing and achieving them. What’s<br />

more, because intrinsic goals are deeply satisfying, you are more likely to stick to them.<br />

In other words, intrinsic goals are authentic goals, because they come from a desire<br />

held deep inside you, not from society or other people.<br />

Finally, consider making “Approach Goals” versus “Avoidance Goals.” While avoidance<br />

goals are cloaked by words like “no,” “don’t,” “quit,” and other negative terminology,<br />

approach goals are framed in positive terms, calling for “yes” and “I do.” For example,<br />

an avoidance goal would be “I want to stop smoking,” whereas an approach goal<br />

would be “I will make small changes in my day-to-day life to make me a healthier<br />

person.” This small change in your mindset could mean the difference between happily<br />

sticking to—and succeeding with—a goal, and failing miserably yet again.<br />

Pursuing your dreams and goals is critical to living your happiest, healthiest, and<br />

wealthiest life. So try something new this year, and take a positive approach to tackling<br />

your goals and resolutions!<br />

Robert Mack is a celebrity life coach and the best-selling author of<br />

“Happiness From the Inside Out: The Art and Science of Fulfillment.”<br />

Mack has partnered with Carnival to support our Didja Ever<br />

campaign and help us communicate the importance of fulfilling<br />

dreams and trying things for the first time.<br />

iNside-OUT HaPPiNess<br />

HabiTs fOr GOaL-seTTiNG<br />

Take a positive approach to your<br />

goals — say “no to don’ts” and<br />

“yes to firsts.”<br />

Instead of telling yourself to quit or stop<br />

something, give yourself something to<br />

try for the first time — whether that’s<br />

taking up a musical instrument, learning<br />

a different language, traveling somewhere<br />

you’ve never been before or taking a<br />

cooking class. The prospect of doing<br />

something completely new will make you<br />

more likely to work towards achieving it.<br />

Get more fun done — have fun as<br />

you pursue your goals, not just at<br />

the journey’s end once your goals<br />

have been accomplished.<br />

Set small mini-goals that will help you<br />

reach your larger objective — whether it’s<br />

putting away five dollars a day towards a<br />

trip to a new place, practicing a musical<br />

instrument for 15 minutes a day until<br />

you know a full song, or cooking one<br />

new meal a week. Each of these smaller<br />

accomplishments will help you create your<br />

larger goal and you’ll have fun while<br />

you do them!<br />

Make it personal — make sure your<br />

goals are your own, not other people’s.<br />

Instead of a general “I want to be more<br />

active,” be specific to what your personal<br />

interests are — so if being more active is<br />

your goal, join a soccer or kickball league if<br />

you like team sports, or take a yoga class<br />

for the first time if you want more strength<br />

and balance training — everyone is<br />

different, so the more personal your goals<br />

are the more likely you are to stick to, and<br />

achieve them, by years’ end.<br />

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CarNivaL TeaM, <strong>Seaview</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> wants to hear what you have planned as fun firsts for the year.<br />

And we want to know when you achieve them! Please be sure to send us pictures as you cross your<br />

personal “Didjas” off your bucket list throughout <strong>2011</strong>.

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