Marked by vibrant bursts of green, gold and purple decorations and parties packed with food, music and parades, the Carnival ...

Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras is back on the water after refurbishments. The Excel class ship underwent a comprehensive dry dock in Marseilles, France. It’s now setting sail from Barcelona on a 15 ...

The Mardi Gras season, also referred to as Carnival, begins 12 days after Christmas on Jan. 6 and lasts until Fat Tuesday.

Because of that formula, Easter can fall anywhere between Mar. 23 and Apr. 25. When Easter lands early, Mardi Gras moves up ...

Louisiana is preparing for its biggest celebration, Carnival season. The pre-Lenten period of festivities, which will last 43 days this year and concludes with Mardi Gras, is complete with ...

Why is Carnival shorter this year? Do the gods of revelry need think us mortals can only handle so many wild days? Here’s the ...

For many travelers, vacations are no longer just about rest, relaxation, and having a good time. Today’s travelers are increasingly seeking enriching vacation experiences that offer opportunities for ...