| by Roy Witman | | | | Mazatlán and Cozumel are well-known names |
| These days, the world is at your fingertips. Say | | | | in the Mexican Rivera. An electic mixture of |
| the word and you can quickly book a cruise to | | | | ancient ruins, modern facilities, vast marketplaces |
| any of the seven continents. With so many | | | | and gorgeous beaches, you'll find plenty of |
| destinations available, how in the world do you | | | | activities for you and your family. Temperatures |
| choose where to go? Perhaps a quick overview | | | | are normally warm, so swimsuits are a must! |
| of some exotic, exciting and eclectic spots can | | | | Alaska - Another popular U.S. destination, Alaska is |
| help you narrow it down. | | | | a different type of vacation. The cold doesn't |
| Must-See Locations | | | | stop adventure seekers! Glacier exploration, |
| Some ports are simply "must-sees." At some | | | | rainforest expeditions, helicopter tours and an |
| point in your life, you really should make time to | | | | unbelievable variety of wildlife make Alaska some |
| visit these destinations. They include: | | | | place truly special. For those who prefer to relax, |
| Hawaii - At the entrance to the South Pacific, the | | | | shops and restaurants are plentiful. |
| Hawaiian Islands deliver more than you could | | | | Best-Kept Secret Destinations |
| possibly hope for. Almost everyone who visits | | | | If you've docked at the most popular ports and |
| Hawaii swears they'll return. From white-sand | | | | are now looking to escape to some little known |
| beaches with vibrant-blue water to wild orchids | | | | destinations, try a few of these best-kept |
| that grow by the roadside, your eyes are on | | | | secrets. |
| constant alert for new, remarkable sites. Of | | | | Galápagos Islands - The Galápagos Islands |
| course, surfing, scuba diving, whale watching, | | | | are, without a doubt, one of the most diverse |
| volcano exploration, world-class golf and more | | | | destinations any traveler can experience. |
| ensure Hawaii lives up to its name of "paradise." If | | | | Approximately half of the species of animals and |
| you love being out in the warm weather and | | | | plants on the Galápagos Islands are found |
| bright sunshine and your family craves an active | | | | nowhere else in the world. With flamingos, giant |
| vacation, Hawaii might be for you. | | | | tortoises and red-sand beaches, those who are |
| Europe - With more to see than do, Europe is | | | | looking for a new form of adventure will certainly |
| filled with history, architecture and food! Tours of | | | | find it here. |
| ancient churches, castles and other buildings | | | | Greenland - The free-range reindeer might make |
| comprise many of the excursions available | | | | you think you've landed at Santa's workshop, but |
| throughout Russia, England, Spain, Italy and France. | | | | that's not the case. Greenland lets you experience |
| Temperatures vary greatly with the four seasons. | | | | an entirely new civilization complete with working |
| Caribbean - Oftentimes, the first cruise | | | | reindeer farms, local tanneries and museums. A |
| "beginners" take is to the Caribbean. This area | | | | central point of the former Viking culture, |
| contains several of the most-visited ports in the | | | | Greenland retains its rich heritage and opens its |
| world. St. Thomas probably ranks #1 followed by | | | | doors for the whole world to see. |
| Nassau, Bahamas. The Caribbean is broken into | | | | Norway - Majestic mountains - snowcapped in the |
| three sections: western, eastern and southern. | | | | winter months - are echoed by deep canyons |
| Regardless of which you choose, you'll find small | | | | carved by centuries of rushing water. Ancient |
| islands dressed with white-sand beaches and | | | | architecture and astonishing natural scenery keep |
| swaying palm trees. Sound familiar? The Caribbean | | | | your senses at full tilt. Kayaking, hiking and even |
| is rather like a miniature version of Hawaii. With | | | | nature safaris will bring you closer to the |
| lots of activities as well as ample opportunities to | | | | exceptional natural beauty only found in Norway. |
| relax, St. Thomas, St. Maarten, St. Kitts, Nassau, | | | | The world is waiting! Choose a destination and |
| Freeport and other islands give you a lot for your | | | | start exploring today. With so much to do and |
| money. | | | | see, any cruise you take will be an experience |
| Mexican Rivera - Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, | | | | you'll cherish. |