When people think of cruises they think of a short three day trip to the Bahamas or an eight night cruise around the Caribbean. Some people even think of a ten day cruise to Hawaii or maybe a two week junket to Alaska or Europe. But a cruise that lasts for over one hundred days hitting ports of call on four different continents and skirting around a fifth? Yep – they do exist.

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A short check of the itineraries of 5-star around the world cruises will show you that such a voyage transcends your imagination in the exotic sights and ports of call. Many of these cruises depart from Los Angeles and sail across the Pacific Ocean.

The ship is almost like a 5-star hotel in the amenities, cuisine and activities that are available for you to enjoy. This is luxury at its finest and one of the best and most convenient way to see the world without having to endure the hassle of long lines at airports and the travel delays that are inevitable.

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If traveling the world is one of your plans for the future, why wait when you can do so with 5-star world cruises? There are six cruise lines that offer this cruising experience with various itineraries and cruise durations. Check out what each of the following has to offer you in an around the world cruise:

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Cruise ships are the ideal way to escape the every day and head, perhaps, for warmer climates, fun and relaxation, and some time to yourself. Cruising is also a great time to invest in your well being with a visit to the onship day spa. There’s no reason to leave behind the services you may have come to enjoy at your local spa. Cruise ship day spas offer guests everything from massages and aromatherapy wraps to steam rooms and full gym services.

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To cruise or not to cruise – that’s a question many of our middle-age friends are asking. Most people think cruises are either a bunch of young people intent on 24/7 parties, or senior citizens enjoying their Golden years.

The truth is that most cruises fall somewhere in between, although there are cruise lines and destinations known to appeal to the very young or to the very old. We just came back from our second trip on Holland America Line – this time to the Western Caribbean – and we found both of those cruises to have a smattering of the young, a few more of the old, but a lot of people like us who were smack in the middle.

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