The tour started on June 21, 2003 in Seoul, South Korea, and visited several countries in Asia, Europe, and North America before ending on February 26, 2004 in Dubai.

In the United States, venues were switched from large arenas to smaller, more intimate theatre shows due to slow sales in some cities.

[5] The tour garnered praise from music critics and audiences, many of whom complimented the quality of Carey's live vocals and the production of the shows.

[3] At her concert in Manila, Rito P. Asilo from Philippine Daily Inquirer wrote, "I didn't expect her voice to be that crystal clear!

In various countries, she was often criticized for her choice of dress, and a Pan-Islamic youth leader attempted to have her banned from performing in Malaysia.