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	Nancy Schretter BellaOnline's Cruises Editor

10 Tips For Cruising With Grandchildren
Thinking of taking the grandchildren on a cruise vacation - without their parents? You're not alone. Vacationing with grandchildren is one of today's hottest travel trends. These 10 tips will help to make your cruise vacation "awesome."

10 Tips For Cruising With Teens
Cruises can be one of the best vacation choices for families with teens. Today’s cruise holidays are filled with teen clubs, high-energy activities and exciting shore excursions. If you’re taking a cruise with teens, here are a few tips to make your vacation easier and a lot more fun.

5 Reasons To Take a Canada Family Cruise
Cruises from New England to Canada have been often been thought of as just for seniors or fall leaf-peeping aficionados, but that's definitely not the case. These cruises can offer tons of fun for families as well.

Bring This Item Along On Your Next Family Cruise
If you're traveling to your next family cruise by car or plane, here's a great way to banish the "are we there yet?" travel blues. This is certainly one family travel secret that definitely should be let out of the bag.

Carnival Offers New Late-Night Kids' Programs
Both kids and parents can enjoy late-night parties on their next cruise vacation. Carnival Cruise Lines is rolling out Camp Carnival Night Owls on all Carnival Cruise Line ships. These evening children's programs are offered for three different age groups and are supervised by Carnival's staff.

Children Dining on Cruises - Basics
If you´re taking children on a cruise, it is critical that you work out beforehand a plan for keeping them fed. Hungry kids = cranky kids.

Children Dining on Cruises - Tips
If you will be bringing kids on a cruise ship, here are some specific tips to help make sure that everybody is kept well fed and happy.

Cruise Lines Make Family Reunions Easy
If you're planning to get the whole family together for a vacation, consider a family reunion at sea. Family reunion cruises offer tremendous values with accommodations to fit any budget. In addition, cruise lines offer special reunion packages and activities for every interest and age group.

Cruising With a Two Year Old
Some parents believe that cruises aren't designed for families with two-year olds, but that's not the case. While most cruise line drop-off children's programs start at three years of age, one cruise line begins theirs at two years of age and others offer nurseries and fun activities as well.

Disney Fantasy Begins Caribbean Sailings
Disney Cruise Line welcomes the Disney Fantasy, the newest ship in their fleet. The ship sails from Port Canaveral on alternating seven-night Caribbean itineraries. A sister ship to the Disney Dream, the Disney Fantasy offers many of the line's tried-and-true popular features and new ones as well.

FAQ - What Kinds of Families Should Cruise
Cruising is a popular vacation option, but many parents wonder if a cruise will be right for their family. Here are answers to frequently asked questions on this topic to help you determine if a family cruise vacation is a good choice for your crew.

Five Ways to Combine Disney With A Cruise
Cruising and Disney go hand-in-hand, especially for those who love the Disney parks. Disney Cruise Line offers many options for Disney-themed sailings, but it's important to remember that cruising aboard a Disney Cruise Line ship isn't the only way to make your Disney dreams come true.

New Disney Fantasy Offers Innovative Features
Disney Cruise Line recently raised the curtain for a quick peek at its newest ship, the Disney Fantasy. The sister ship to the Disney Dream, the 4,000-passenger Disney Fantasy will offer guests new experiences and attractions when she debuts in late March, 2012.

Nickelodeon Family Fun Comes to Norwegian Gem
Kids - get ready to get slimed! Families can now play like a Norwegian on the Norwegian Gem - the newest Norwegian Cruise Line ship to welcome Nickelodeon. Parents and kids cruising on the Gem can have fun with SpongeBob, Patrick, Dora the Explorer, Diego, and enjoy new Nickelodeon experiences.

Planning a Mediterranean Family Cruise
Mediterranean cruise vacations are generating lots of interest among family travelers. Careful planning is the key to enjoying a successful European family vacation of this type. Here are answers to five of the most common questions about planning a Mediterranean family cruise.

Royal Caribbean and Universal Orlando Packages
Looking for family fun on both land and sea? Vacationers can combine a cruise on one of three Royal Caribbean ships with a Universal Orlando Resort stay and save money as well. Special vacation packages are now available from both the east and west coasts of Florida.

Taking The Kids On A Grandparents Getaway
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.