Whether a couple is traveling to Europe, the Bahamas or Hawaii, a cruise can be one of the most passionate experiences of a lifetime.

A cruise combines the pleasures of:

• Fine restaurants
• Engaging ports of call
• Lavish pampering, like his and hers massages
• Relaxing hot tubs and sun decks
• Starlit twilights
• Intimate piano bars and lounges
• Awe-inspiring sunsets

Cruising is a social experience, and it's nearly impossible not to meet new friends. If you're single, consider booking a singles cruise, which is a cruise specially designed for singles who want to mingle.

While on a cruise, you'll have opportunities to meet friends or spark romance at:

• Get-acquainted parties
• Discos and clubs
• Dining rooms
• Deck parties
• Spas and health clubs
• Pools and Jacuzzis
• Casinos
• Libraries and card rooms
• Cocktail parties
• Sports events
• Dating games

Senior travelers who don't want to be stuck with rowdy college kids or screaming children can take solace in the fact that several cruise lines take great satisfaction in offering a quiet, hassle-free atmosphere. Cruise lines catering to older cruisers give them the opportunity to appreciate a slower-paced cruise that places an emphasis on hospitality and leisure. Call our cruise hotline for specific details of the lines that offer Senior Cruises.

Activities aboard these ships include:

• Dancing at socials
• Embarking on shore excursions
• Playing cards
• Attending cocktail parties
• Interacting with hosts
• Taking fitness classes
• Reading books
• Relaxing in spas
• Listening to lectures and presentations

More and more business meetings and conferences are now being conducted on cruise ships.

Business executives host corporate meetings at sea because:

• Cruise ship accommodations are often less expensive than high-end resort stays
• Employees' families are provided with a plenitude of activities
• Business amenities such as rooms, AV equipment, fax machines, flip charts, easels, microphones and computers are readily available
• Some cruise lines even provide secretaries, language translators and meeting coordinators
• Cruises promote physical and mental wellness

Employees can get down to business during the day while their families relax amidst the cruise ship's amenities.Other popular group cruises include class and family reunions, which give people the opportunities to catch up with each other while taking a dream vacation. Cruise lines can also accommodate birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties and other celebrations. You can even get married with the help of cruise wedding planners!

Those who are worried they might become bored on a cruise will be quite surprised to discover that they don't have enough time to do all they want.

From the moment you set foot aboard the ship upon embarkation, you'll be presented with an endless array of activities, such as:

• Bon voyage celebrations
• Games and contests
• Lectures and presentations
• Poolside socials
• Formal dinners
• Cocktail parties
• Vegas-style shows and productions
• Fitness and wellness classes
• Dances
• Seminars at sea
• Sports like basketball and tennis
• Casinos
• Shopping
• Concerts

Take your kids on a fun and exciting vacation they'll never forget!

The world's biggest playgrounds await you when you cruise. Depending upon your vessel, these facilities may be available:

• Virtual driving ranges
• Miniature golf courses
• Shuffleboards · Basketball courts
• Running tracks
• Pools
• Water volleyball nets

And once you get onshore, the action heats up! If you're cruising to balmy destinations, a variety of water sports, such as scuba diving and parasailing, beckon you.

If you're looking to get fit or stay in shape, many cruise ships have fitness centers complete with:

• Treadmills
• Stairmasters
• Resistance machines
• Free weights
• Fitness rooms
• Aerobic equipment

Cruising offers the hustle and bustle of ports of call and relentless activities, but is also offers needed rest and relaxation.

During a cruise, passengers may:

• Take a dip in a pool or a hot tub
• Sit poolside and socialize
• Stretch out and read a good book
• Play cards with friends
• Mingle at restaurants, clubs and bars
• Email and surf the Internet
• Get massages and other therapy treatments
• Lay out on sundecks
• Take twilight walks under the stars
• Witness surreal sunsets
• Listen to lectures and presentations
• Watch Vegas-style shows and productions
• Visit the casinos

If you desire the very best in accommodations, dining and entertainment, book a cruise!

Today's cruises offer passengers the finest collection of exclusive amenities that can't be found in typical resort vacations.

Onboard amenities on cruises may include:

• State-of-the-art fitness facilities
• European-style spas
• Internet cafes
• Five star dining and celebrity chefs
• Well-stocked libraries
• Pools, saunas and hot tubs
• Vegas-style shows
• Seminars at sea
• Massage therapies and beauty salons
• Piano bars, clubs and lounges
• Virtual golf

In-cabin accommodations for staterooms and suites may include:

• Data ports
• Satellite phones
• Individual climate control
• Jacuzzis
• Private balconies
• Concierge service
• Private verandahs
• VCR's
• Refrigerators
• Mini-bars
• Floor-to-ceiling windows

Select whole-world itineraries to exotic destinations like Egypt, India and Fiji. Cruise on posh ultra-modern liners or on lavish intimate boats.

You pick the itinerary, ship and room that suit your vision of luxury.