LONDON, August 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Ever fancied a really varied holiday without the stress of moving from hotel to hotel? Then cruising could be perfect for you!

For many people, the idea of exploring a brand new foreign country is truly exciting. You want to drink in the culture and surroundings by seeing and visiting as many sites as possible. Taking advantage of one of the many brilliant cruise deals available at the minute is a great way to see a number of places without having to move all your belongings every time you hit a new city, beach or heritage site.

Cruises have become more popular than ever in recent years, with a number of operators such as the trusted P&O Cruises offering great deals on cruises to several stunning destinations. With one of the Mediterranean cruise deals available, you could be visiting a different location every day, exploring the decadent south of France, the glorious Italian coast or the fascinating Greek islands, all while staying in the luxurious environment of your chosen ship. There's no hassle involved, just turn up to your ship, settle in and relax knowing that you're in the best possible surroundings, with fine dining and a range of activities available daily to keep you entertained and happy throughout your trip.

Cruises cater to everybody's needs, whether you're travelling with children, escaping working life for a romantic break with a loved one, or travelling solo to see the world. Cruising gives so much more choice than many other types of holiday- you can chill out in the sunshine on deck, or make the most of your money by having memorable adventures every day exploring on shore.

For those who don't have much time to spare, there are a great range of increasingly popular mini cruises available, which still take in lots of exciting locations and offer all the great food, activities and luxurious surroundings that you want from a cruise, just in a shorter time period. Once you've decided how long you want to go for, what you want to see and what on-board facilities you'll need to really enjoy yourself, hop online and build your perfect cruise. Cruise holidays are becoming more and more popular and, with so many great deals around at the moment, now is the perfect time to find out why!

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SOURCE Thomas Cook