Alaska is a destination that conjures up images of glaciers, mountains, wildlife, blue ice waters, but photos don't do this cruise destination justice. It has to be experienced. Over the years, the number of cruise lines offering Alaska cruises has grown, with most now offering land tour extensions as well. Even more options exist to explore this incredible destination, with cruise departures now readily available out of Seattle, Vancouver, Seward and Whittier.

As the cruise industry moves to a global presence, cruise guests are offered more selections than ever before. With that, the thought of taking "just a Caribbean cruise" might seem rather tame by today's industry standards. But actually there has never been a better time for your group to reconsider taking that Caribbean cruise.

Group travel planners often talk about being challenged in selecting European itineraries that will be of interest to a mixed assortment of members. Some will be visiting a destination for the first time and others are returning with a desire for new experiences. Another part of the challenge is that today's traveler isn't fond of packing and unpacking, which can limit how far afield an itinerary can travel. Find out how times have changed and how you can book a memorable European Group Cruise.