The newest, largest and most innovative ship in the Carnival fleet to date has arrived. Want to know what they are saying about it? Read below and then tell us what you think. “I had the wonderful opportunity to enjoy the lovely Carnival Splendor,” says Vicky Garcia, SVP of Sales and Marketing for Cruise Planners. “We enjoyed the beautiful Spa Suites which afforded us access to the amazing Thalassotheraphy Pool. Wow...what a great experience! The food and service was great...and Pinnacle Supper Club was superb!” "The spa suite, the slippers and bathro...

Green trivia We all know about the classic Dr. Seuss story of the Lorax, don’t we? It’s the one where the fuzzy little PR guy who speaks for the trees takes on a corporate mogul type to stop pollution and clear-cutting. In the original version, at the point in the story where the Lorax sends the Humming Fish to find a less polluted lake to inhabit, one of the fish says: "I hear it's just as bad up in Lake Erie." Apparently, Seuss decided to drop the controversial line. Who caused him to change his immortal words? If you guessed a high-powered head of industry, perh...

Great green fun! What could be more fun than building a fort in the living room out of sheets and blankets? Or playing in your own band with pots and pans from the kitchen for your instruments? Or building your own lemonade stand out of a refrigerator box? Well, if the last option got your attention, this site will too. You can now order your own frig box or some for a whole classroom of tykes at www.fridgeboxworld.com. Let the fun begin! From Cruise Planners Home Office News, September 19, 2008

Plastic Bag Bans Spreading Through the Islands Following Maui’s lead, the Hawaii County Council voted August 27, 2009 to ban all Big Island businesses from offering plastic checkout bags to customers at the point of sale. The bill, which would go into effect one year after passage, would prohibit stores from using both compostable and non-biodegradable plastic bags. Violators would pay up to $1,000 per day. The money would be used to preserve open space and natural resources. The bill awaits approval of Mayor Harry Kim. Maui’s bill has already been sign...