| Living in the Northern Hemisphere doesn't mean you | | | | sightseeing "musts". Despite their size, most of the |
| have to take a ski vacation or sit at home next to a | | | | cruise ships have pools and other amenities to keep |
| fire. There are plenty of warm weather options and a | | | | you occupied in between the sights. The Orient is |
| cruise may be just what you need to get your fix of | | | | another cruise destination that has cultural charm and |
| sun and fun. Here are some cruise suggestions that | | | | plenty of beach and sun options. A popular choice is a |
| are sure to warm you up. | | | | cruise that travels around the Southeastern Thai and |
| If you're looking for something closer to home then | | | | Malaysian Islands with stops for lazing on secluded |
| there are plenty of options. The Caribbean has the | | | | beaches and diving in warm, crystal blue waters. |
| best weather in the winter; it's warm and there is little | | | | For those that are more adventurous and want to feel |
| chance of hurricanes or storms. A popular choice is | | | | like an explorer there are trips through the Amazon. |
| the Virgin Islands with its fine sand beaches and | | | | Boats are usually small but more personalized and |
| plentiful water sports. Packages tend to be on the | | | | your room will have its own shower. You'll be able to |
| pricey side but many of them include excursions and | | | | call on Pacific Islands off the coast of Ecuador and |
| activities such as diving. Hawaii has warm weather all | | | | visit indigenous tribes along the banks of the Amazon |
| year round and there are week long cruises with ports | | | | River. Some go as far as the Galapagos Islands |
| of call at most of the Hawaiian islands. Each island has | | | | where Charles Darwin studied his theories of evolution; |
| different "must sees" from secluded beaches to rain | | | | there is wildlife that can only be seen on these islands. |
| forests to active volcanoes. | | | | If you can't get enough of the cold weather then |
| If you're thinking of traveling further and experiencing | | | | consider winter cruises through Scandinavia. These |
| new cultures then your options are almost limitless. | | | | are for the adventurous types and are usually on small |
| Travel destinations near the equator are warm all year | | | | ships. You'll be able to see cold weather aquatic life |
| round and the Southern Hemisphere is enjoying | | | | and visit charming towns. |
| summer weather during our winter. There are small, | | | | Winter is no time to sit at home and read a book. Get |
| but unique tours down The Nile with stops at all the | | | | out of town and take a cruise holiday! |