Need a quick getaway to relax and unwind? If your budget and vacation time are limited, a short cruise may be the perfect answer for your vacation needs. Find out if this type of cruise experience is right for you.

Want to learn and experience the world with your children? Look at the Institute for Shipboard Education's Enrichment Voyages. These cruises allow parents and children to travel together, learn about different cultures, and enjoy unique educational opportunities aboard their floating campus at sea.

Multigenerational cruises and vacations are an excellent opportunity for bonding and creating great family memories. If you are thinking about planning a vacation with your grandchildren, here are seven tips and vacation options that can help make your grandparents getaway an "awesome" success.

Many vacationers choose to take a cruisetour in Alaska to experience the state's scenic beauty. Come with us to Talkeetna and Fairbanks, where "Northern Exposure" meets the Northern Lights. Curl up on an ice bed and bask in the heat at Chena Hot Springs - but watch out for the moose along the way!

Denali is a "must see" on any Alaska tour. Journey with us to the heart of Denali National Park, home to an abundance of wildlife and the magnificent mountain called "The Great One." Catch a glimpse of Mt. McKinley, snag a "Grand Slam," and cuddle up close to some cute Denali sled dog puppies.

Vacationers cruising in either direction from Seattle/Vancouver to Whittier/Anchorage often choose to take a pre- or post-cruise land tour of Alaska. It's a great way to experience all of the scenic beauty Alaska has to offer. Come with us down Alaska's Kenai Peninsula and find out what to see.

If you're looking for an opportunity to give back on your next vacation, think about combining community service with a cruise. A number of cruise itineraries are well-suited for cruising on a mission, since ships visit many ports where schools, orphanages and other organizations need help.

Alaska is one of the top cruise destinations this year. In addition to sailing on large cruise vessels, there are much more intimate ways to explore Alaska. Alaska small ship cruises allow passengers to get close to nature, visit tiny towns and inlets, and experience the Alaska of their dreams.

If you're looking for a convenient holiday vacation that offers a good value, consider a cruise. Holiday cruises from close-to-home ports will take you to tropical sunny beaches, sometimes for less than the cost of a round-trip air ticket alone. So book now and enjoy a festive holiday at sea.

A newly announced Norwegian Cruise Line cruise now provides a way to enjoy a relaxing post-holiday vacation while giving back to others. It's a great way to have a fun-filled vacation and help those in need by 'cruising with a cause.'