Seven reasons to take the entire family on a last-minute cruise this year

1. The Unforgettable Gift
When was the last time you got or gave a gift as memorable as a cruise? The memories your loved ones will gain will be as unforgettable as your generosity.

2. Family Memories
What adult or child will ever forget a holiday excursion on the high seas, spent with loved ones who are never more than a few minutes away on-board?

3. Value
Consider an all-inclusive cruise vacation, featuring accommodations, food and unique entertainment, for a price that can't be matched by any land-based excursion. In challenging economic times like these, the value proposition of cruising has never been more important.

4. Say Goodbye to Stress
As exciting as the holiday season can be, the hustle and bustle can make it hard to celebrate. And it's been a challenging, stress-filled year for almost everyone what better time to take a well-deserved cruise where all of your family's needs are taken care of for a few blissful, unforgettable days.

5. Kids' Entertainment
Every child, of every age, will find fun and fascination with the innumerable activities found on every cruise ship. Swimming, rock climbing, beachcombing, water sports, games, music, exploring the list is as endless as a child's imagination.

6. No Snow (Tropical Weather!)
Cold weather has set in for most of the U.S., but that will be of no consequence for your/your loved one's cruise. The only Christmas trees you'll see on a Caribbean or Mexican cruise will be palm trees, drenched like you in the perpetual sunshine of the tropics.

7. Picturesque Ports
Every port has something different to offer, and each is as memorable as the next. Sandy beaches, historic monuments or gala shopping opportunities for merchandise seldom seen in the States -- there is something for everyone at every port, regardless of age.

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