PHIL’S PICK OF THE WEEK

I’ve cruised the Mexican Riviera several times on seven-day return cruises from Los Angeles on larger ships, and the ports typically are Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan. The 13-day Carnival Journey cruises from Los Angeles (return) have added a lot more stops. There are overnights in Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas (bring your golf clubs), with added new ports Ixtapa, La Paz and Manzanillo.

Starting price: $1,099. See a cruise agent or find them all at Carnival.com.