If you have never taken a cruise, you have no idea what you're missing! Some of the most exotic places in the world are ports of call for a cruise destination. Just think, you can see the whole world while leisurely floating down the waterway. And the biggest benefit of taking a cruise is you never have to pack and unpack your suitcase each time you reach a new destination. Your hotel is at your service, and it goes wherever you go, wining and dining you all the way. Here are a few popular cruise choices.

Alaskan Cruise Destination: Have you received a call from the wild? If wilderness adventures are your idea of a dream vacation, then Alaska is waiting for you. The entire time you're drifting along, there are majestic mountains, glaciers and stately pines that will take your breath away. Even if you never got off the ship, you would be thanking your lucky stars just to be there, but when you add the land factor into the equation, you just can't afford not to go to Alaska. With ports of call such as Juneau, Glacier Bay National Park and Misty Fjord, you can spend your days digging amongst the ruins of ancient native villages, river rafting, horseback riding, mountain trekking, or shopping and trying native foods. Once you breathe in the crisp mountain Alaskan air in this cruise destination, you will never be the same.

Caribbean Cruise Destination: The swaying palms and sparkling teal waters of the Caribbean are just the thing to warm your soul. The Eastern Caribbean cruise offers plenty of shopping excursions to keep you busy, along with white sandy beaches where you can sunbathe and pamper yourself on the shore's edge, or have a dolphin encounter if you're feeling adventurous. Some of the ports of call may include Puerto Plata, St. Thomas and Turks & Caicos. The Western Caribbean cruise offers an exploration of archaic ruins, rain forests, waterfalls, and plenty of fine dining choices to put you right in the lap of luxury. Ports of call may include Caymen Islands, Montego Bay and Ocho Rios. The Southern Caribbean cruise takes you back in time, with the chance to explore caves and stroll down the streets of Old San Juan where the largest Spanish citadel is located. Ports of call may include Aruba, St. Kitts, Curacao and Barbados.

Mediterranean Cruise Destination: A cruise on the Mediterranean will take you down the path of yesteryear to a rich, cultural heritage of long ago. The Western cruise ports of call may include Spain, France, Italy, Barcelona and Rome. Take a romantic gondola ride on the canal of Venice, visit the ruins of Pompeii, or take in the stunning views of the sistine Chapel, the world is at your fingertips. The Eastern ports of call will include Greece, Turkey and the Adriatic cities. Discover the old world in the quaint, colorful little villages in the Greek Isles, or spend your day basking in the sun, the choice is yours.

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