Life moves so fast these days that often when we book a holiday all we think about is getting there as soon as we can - and yet cruises offer so much more than just a holiday; they alter your pace of life from the moment you step on board the luxurious boat.

Imagine waking up in a different exotic location each morning, with nothing to do but enjoy it - no domestic chores to carry out first, no driving for hours to reach the day's tourist spot, no falling out with loved ones over map reading; everything is taken care of for you.

You can choose to explore the itinerary carefully thought out for you, whether that is on your own or with the guide, or you can give the excursion a miss and opt for a lazy day on the boat. As you are often living in five-star luxury, you are spoilt for choice with how to spend your day when sailing or not exploring: have a massage, visit to the beauty salon, swim in the beautiful pool, dine at the gourmet restaurants, or be entertained by the first-rate cabaret.

Living on a luxurious boat, being pampered, and waking up to a different magnificent view of the world each day on one of the amazing cruises is surely the only way to spend your vacation.