Carnival Paradise was launched in 1998 as the world's first non-smoking cruise ship. Sadly, that only last a short time. Fast forward 20 years later, the ship underwent a massive overhaul adding new features and a bow-to-stern interior renovation. We get a five-night Western Caribbean review of Carnival Paradise from Tampa, Florida.  Simonne from Cruising Excursions answer some Mediterranean shore excursion questions.   Sherry has cruise news:  Celebrity Edge was officially christened  Carnival Cruise Line returns to Europe in 2020  Carnival increases beverage gratuities by three percent  Another Princess ship will have Ocean Medallion by February 2019 Royal Caribbean investing in biometric technology  Terminal 3 in Port Canaveral is officially underway  Listener Question: What is there to do in Grand Cayman aside from Stingray City? -- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.