Planning your next holiday? Instead of packing your bags for that tiring road trip or shuttling through cumbersome airport security, visualize yourself on a one-of-a-kind river cruise across the Mississippi River or through the glaciers of Alaska. Sailing through scenic landscapes and navigating the many different waterways of North America can be exciting, special, and quite unlike any other holidays you’ve taken so far.

European rivers with myriad stunning views and scenic spots, allows you to grasp all the experiences you could possibly get. The biggest advantage of opting for a river cruise rather than the ocean-going giant ship is that it is more intimate. Moreover, you won’t be sharing the space half the city.

Breathless—this would be one word to describe the Galápagos Islands. Spread on either side of the Equator, these sparsely populated islands belonging to Ecuador, are situated diagonally opposite the Caribbean Islands that are more well-known. It is one of the world’s foremost destinations for viewing different species of wildlife. Luxury cruises to the Galápagos are the best way to discover and enjoy the natural beauty and endemic species that attracted Charles Darwin, the famous English naturalist, geologist, and biologist, here in the year 1831.

The Mississippi River is about 2,350 miles long. It originates at Lake Itasca in northern Minnesota, runs through 10 states of the country and drains in the Gulf of Mexico. It provides irrigation to the farms and drinking water to millions of people. It bore the witness to the birth of the new and modern America.

Cruises are a popular choice of travel because they combine some of the most sought-after reasons for a holiday—relaxation, adventure, quality service, great food and entertainment, and exotic locations all in one trip. New and innovatively-themed cruises are arranged keeping in mind the increasing demand and diverse taste of customers.

The festive season is upon us, and it’s time to go on a vacation with the family. While flying might not be feasible for everyone, there are other options you can explore to make your holidays just as enjoyable. For instance, you can take a cruise vacation this festive season.