Carnival Cruise Line’s newest announcement will surely have all of you envisioning yourself lounging under the Caribbean sun, drink in hand, and enjoying a nice ocean breeze.

Madison, Wisconsin is a great city to visit, but in the summer it cannot be beat. Situated on an isthmus between two lakes, there is so much to do: bicycling, canoeing, kayaking, and more. I grew up there and am a frequent visitor, and have watched it grow into a medium-sized city from just a college town (home to the University of Wisconsin).

Milwaukee is a fun, vibrant city with its own unique identity.

Atlanta is a city filled with diverse attractions, offering a perfect blend of history, culture, art, and entertainment.

Louisville is an interesting mix of unique neighborhoods with a truly one of a kind brand and a Southern regional feel. Despite being just hours from Chicago, you are in the gateway to the South, y’all (yes, they have an accent), Southern charm, Bourbon, horseracing and more.

Chicago is a great city to visit any time of year, but it is even better in the spring and summer: the Lakefront trail, the beaches, bicycling, festivals, and more. And it’s one of the most LGBTQ-friendly cities in the world. And the beaches along Lake Michigan are simply incredible.