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Royal Caribbean tells guests that the toilets will be rationed for a few hours! New York is named the number one place travelers look for romance! Police confiscate 200 lbs of marijuana that was being flown commercially into Orlando! Carnival plans and more short cruises out of Galveston. Yee Haw!

Introducing The Optimism We All Need Right Now with Simon Sinek from The Oprah Podcast. Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast BUY THE BOOK! Start with Why by Simon Sinek  https://amzn.to/4xQ0ETD Simon Sinek’s landmark New York Times bestseller Start with Why transformed how leaders, entrepreneurs and employees think - inspiring them to shift their focus from what they do to why they do it. Simon brought this revolutionary concept to life with his Ted Talk, "How Great Leaders Inspire Action" which instantly went viral - and now ranks as the fourth most-watched Ted talk of all time with more than 90 million views.  In this conversation, Oprah and Simon talk about how to feel more energized, optimistic and engaged in your work and life - especially at times of high anxiety and uncertainty. Simon answers questions from several viewers including a woman who is considering leaving her 9-5 job to become an entrepreneur, one who is still looking for her dream job at age 49 and another who is terrified about losing her identity as she faces retirement. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone who may be feeling a little lost and looking for clarity, direction and optimism.  00:00:00 - Welcome Simon Sinek, author of “Start with Why”  00:05:15 - The golden circle  00:09:15 - Asking for help 00:10:30 - Why vs. intention  00:13:30 - The thread of your life  00:17:40 - The age of the Influencer  00:20:10 - Optimism meaning 00:27:10 - Introverts and extroverts 00:28:40 - Blocking out doubt when chasing your why 00:32:30 - Jobs are not safe 00:34:50 - Find your guiding question 00:41:40 - Is a "dream job" a goal? 00:48:39 - The friend test  00:54:00 - The importance of relationships  00:55:20 - The key to finding your why 00:57:00 - A well-lived life Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/ DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

Miami police locked up a mother who left her four kids in the bathroom at home so she could go on a Carnival Cruise. I guess she hadn't heard about the food. Have you ever been in line at TSA with a guy who was a turtle in his pants? Some travelers have! Soon, TSA ID checkers will have to stand while checking you out. Why? Because the bosses took away the chairs! During the Nor'easter in New Jersey, people saw a shark swimming down a street in South Jersey. Why? He was probably avoiding the tolls on the turnpike.

Boeing might have another 737 MAX jet safety problem to deal with! The Alaska Air Group will start chasing that premium seat-dollar revenue by installing seats for humans on their planes! US Customs and Border Protection has arrested and deported 87 crew members as part of its criminal crackdown! Don't forget to book now to join Dottie and Tom for America's funniest cruise on February 14, 2027.

Airfare will keep rising, and airlines will keep making money by flying fewer planes at higher prices! Holland America is bringing a special pudding aboard to celebrate 30 years of having a private island! The Guru feels total relief after ending his 13-year relationship with T-Mobile! Like Taylor Swift, he will probably have to write a song about this breakup. 100 men on Royal Caribbean who were sandbagged by their spouses when they joined the group, all wearing the same shirt. Check that. The same ugly shirt.

Travel tip from the Guru! Before you visit the UAE, make sure your prescription drivers are allowed. Better yet. Don't visit the UAE. The Atlanta zoo has two new pandas who flew from China on a $275,000 charter flight. Soon that'll be the cost of two first-class seats on Emirates. Have you ever wondered what it means when flight attendants say "disarm doors" and "crosscheck"?  New Guru Music today. "Please don't ask me how you are doing". This song is dedicated to anyone who is fed up with being asked to fill out service.

Royal Caribbean reneges on its offer to give an Australian guest five cruises free because they found out he won in the casino! The first two hurricanes of the season are creating chaos for cruises in North America. Wine growers in America are slowing production because young people aren't enjoying a nice Pinot! Watch ships transit the Panama Canal with Tom and Dottie on the Crystal Symphony, February 26, 2027

Royal Caribbean reneges on its offer to give an Australian guest five cruises free because they found out he won in the casino! The first two hurricanes of the season are creating chaos for cruises in North America. Wine growers in America are slowing production because young people aren't enjoying a nice Pinot! Watch ships transit the Panama Canal with Tom and Dottie on the Crystal Symphony, February 26, 2027

Royal Caribbean and Sandals Beach Resorts plan to conquer the world. A flyer with 14 fake IDs gets arrested after his Xbox raises questions. After it's sold, the Oceania Sirena will also become the home of Semester at Sea. That's a long way from the best food in the cruise industry. And a new Guru Music song, "Sounds of Philadelphia" style!

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings employees join many others to clean up the South Florida coastline. Great job! A New Jersey contractor team cuts a fiber optic line and shuts down all major airports. Oh well, time for coffee! Zac Brown becomes Mr. Margaritaville at Sea, replacing Jimmy Buffett as the face of the cruise line! Five Carnival ships are bringing back full muster drills. Relax, people; it is temporary.

Would you want to stay at a hotel with dormitory bunk beds and no TV's? I hope not! TSA in Tampa arrested a flyer who hid a double-edged knife inside a fake baseball bat, and he wasn't even a magician! Four EasyJet flyers were put off the plane because they continued to vape after they were told not to. Next time, put them off at 30,000 feet. Join the Guru next year for a fabulous cruise from Liverpool to Lisbon, including two overnights in Bordeaux.

Somebody find the Guru good news to talk about! Travel and  Leisure recommends that solo travelers to Jamaica bring a portable door lock, an anti-theft bag, a personal safety alarm, and a secure holder for their passport and money! What. No Bazooka? The brand-new pier in Whittier, Alaska, that caught on fire has been declared a total loss! It's a shame there wasn't water nearby! Join Best at Sea Tours for America's funniest cruise February 14 through the 21st, 2027!

Royal Caribbean has chosen an amazing military veteran as the godmother of their new mega-mother. A glitch in the air traffic control system left thousands of English flyers stranded. Here's why. 13 young morons are banned from sailing to Costa after starting a massive brawl on board. No new cases of Norovirus. Well done, people. Keep washing those paws!

A man from Oklahoma gets arrested in the Keys and ends up with a $150,000 bond and nine felony charges. Welcome to Florida. The TSA is giving serious thought to allowing you to bring your water bottle through security. TSA and serious thought? There's a joke there. The Royal Canadian Air Force airlifted a seriously ill guest from a Celebrity ship. Great job!! Join Dottie and Tom February 26 on Crystal for a Panama Canal observation cruise.

A metal pier in Whittier, Alaska, burned because the new pier was metal, but the wood underneath wasn't! Child alert! Your kids' squishy toys will not make it on board unless they're in the checked bags! Are the check-in people at Frontier making up the carry-on rules as they go along? The Chinese government has new rules restricting freedoms in that country. Cancel your visit. Want to keep the wife laughing? Bring her on America's funniest cruise February 14, 2027.