Why do people love cruises? Why do so many cruise vacationers swear they wouldn't go back to hotel vacations? Cruise travel represents a pinnacle of luxury. You travel around the world, or your chosen area, in cosseted pleasure. Every whim gets catered for. Every time you're hungry, food awaits. You go ashore to sightsee a new place, but return to your own bed every night. A floating hotel, travelling to a new location every day. But how do you choose your cruise deal? How do you know what's good or bad? Firstly, let's look at the different types of cruises. * Size Ships range from city size ('000s of people) right down to small sailing vessels holding less than 10 people. * Location Your choice of ship might depend on location. If you're cruising the Caribbean, you could try a sailing ship. If you want a world tour, you probably should go for something bigger? Some of the newer ships from the major cruise operators allow you to cruise the world in luxury. Their