Traveler’s Notes . . .

Carnival Cruise Lines is offering its first-ever cruises to the Mexican Riviera from San Diego in October. Departing San Diego on Oct. 23 and Oct. 30, the 726-cabin Jubilee will make a seven-day trip, visiting Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo. Fares per person, double, generally start at $705, with early-booking discounts. Call your travel agent or Carnival at (800) CARNIVAL. . . . There’s a new toll-free number for tourist information about Jordan: tel. (877) SEEJORDAN. . . . A latecomer to the Internet party, Princess Cruises has launched its Web site, https://www .princess.com. You cannot book online, but the site has live video from the Grand Princess. . . . Best Friends Pet Resorts will throw a millennium party for your cat or dog if it stays at one of their 30 facilities over New Year’s Eve. Cost is $25 if boarded less than a week; otherwise, free. Tel. (888) FOR-PETS..