Discover the World Your Way  Want to hop all over the globe on one grand adventure – without having to constantly pack and unpack? Do you dream of getting up-close and personal to exotic destinations? Why not let a cruise ship carry you away? Explore some of the itineraries offered by your favorite cruise lines, or go straight to the one you know has the lifestyle you’ve always wanted to experience, be it full of pampering or casual and carefree. You can always customize your trip by choosing from the expansive smorgasbord of shipboard activities and enticing adventures available on shore. Remember, no matter which cruise you choose, sailing to faraway lands is more than a vacation - it’s a voyage of discovery!
Escape on a World Cruise Imagine escaping your everyday world and discovering a host of your dream destinations – all on one wondrous journey. Circling the globe in 2009 begins the moment you’re welcomed aboard in your chosen port, typically Ft. Lauderdale or Los Angeles. World cruises offer some of the most inspiring itineraries. While some ships call at Sydney, Dubai and Cairo; others take you via Easter Island to Guam and Shanghai. Maybe you’ve always wanted to transit the Suez Canal, sample fine wines in South Africa or dip your toes in the Seychelles’ balmy waters. You can do it all on a world cruise.
You may decide to focus on a particular region. Choose to circle the Pacific and soak up the sun in Tahiti, New Zealand and Australia before touring Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan. An entire world cruise or a far reaching, ocean-wide adventure ranges from three to four months in length. Not to worry though… if you only have a week or a month to travel, you can still experience the special ambience and camaraderie enjoyed by seasoned globetrotters, as most cruise lines offer shorter options, called segments. Choose your favorite part of the itinerary and start planning today.
Explore an Exotic Destination
 Perhaps that special spot at the top of your must-see list is an exotic destination, one you want to explore in depth. By narrowing your focus, you can spend a week or more discovering the mighty Amazon River, from its remote villages to its remarkable wildlife. Discover Antarctica’s enormous icebergs and lively penguins on a voyage way down south. Too chilly? Your hot spot might be the incredibly beautiful Marquesas Islands.
Exotic cruise itineraries often include overnights in port, which allow passengers to explore ashore and uncover the country’s heart and soul. From Callao, the port near Lima, Peru, for example, you can journey to the magnificent Inca stronghold of Machu Picchu. In Bangkok, venture overland to Laos, stay for the night and participate in a Buddhist ceremony at dawn. Indulge in a Luxury Cruise
 Choose a Luxury Cruise for your grand voyage and pamper yourself to the max. By travelling onboard an upscale ship, you can indulge in a once in a lifetime dream trip where every day is a special occasion.
When you’re docked in an exotic port half-way around the planet, you’re bound to feel like celebrating your new discoveries with fellow shipmates. Nothing could be easier than asking your personal butler to arrange a cocktail party in your suite, or a table for eight in the ship’s gourmet restaurant. If you’ve always wanted to be the life of the party, or if you simply enjoy a glass of chilled Champagne while relaxing in the hot tub, consider one of the luxury lines that includes beverages (caviar, too) in your cruise fare. It’s like having the fabled genie in a bottle at your beck and call. You may even discover your dream destination is right on board your cruise ship.
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