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Cruise Vacations Around the World Imagine that you're sipping champagne on the deck of a floating resort cruising toward a chic destination of your choice. Your bags are unpacked, all of your meals are already planned and lively activities are only steps away from the hot tub - should you decide to join the festivities. Cruises are being sold in record numbers because this unforgettable imagery comes to life on cruise vacations around the world. The numerous island paradises of the Caribbean and the Bahamas attract more cruises than anywhere else in the world. According to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the Caribbean together with the Bahamas has a 44% share of the cruise market. Other popular cruise destinations include Europe (21% share), Alaska (8% share), Panama Canal (4% share), West Coast (3% share), Hawaii (2.6% share) and South America (2.4% share). CLIA also reports that 51% of the 7 million cruise passengers in 2000 took 6 to 8 day cruises, 37% of the passengers took 2 to 5 day cruises and 12% of the passengers took cruises longer than 9 days. Caribbean Cruises Caribbean Cruises are offered year-round from Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Cape Canaveral, Tampa and San Juan, Puerto Rico. With so many island paradises, Caribbean cruises often include stops at one or two islands on 3-day cruises and as many as four islands on 7-day cruises. ...