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If all you know about cruise holidays comes from watching endless reruns of The Love Boat, think again. Whilst some travellers still have that old-fashioned image of middle-aged people playing bridge on the deck and dining in formal wear, the reality of cruise holidays could not be any more different. Today one in every 12 package holidays booked in the UK is a cruise. That number is set to increase, with indicators predicting that the number of UK passengers will reach 2 million by 2012 at the latest. Cruises are gaining in popularity, with 25% of people surveyed by the British Travel Awards claiming that it is 'the best way to visit new destinations.' As a result of this, new style cruises are built around getting travellers to new ports every day and organise shore excursions to places of interest. Imagine waking up in a new port of call every morning without having to pack and unpack your suitcases? This dream is becoming more and more affordable as companies such as http://www.lowcostcruising.com are realising the potential in cruise and passing savings onto customers to make going on a cruise accessible to all. Whether the focus of your holiday is the destination (the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and Europe are very popular with British travellers) or the relaxing time spent on board indulging in activities such as wine tasting, playing poker or a day at the spa, you will find a cruise line offering you that perfect experience. Mediterranean cruises run all year round and will take you south of Spain, with a detour in the Greek islands, picturesque Croatia and Italy. For that little piece of heaven on earth, sail away to the Caribbean and enjoy a new world of culture, with stops in Jamaica, Trinidad or Antigua. Caribbean cruises also include fantastic South American destinations such as Mexico.