Looking for a travel experience that will outshine everyone else at the next cocktail party? Or maybe you have just always had a thirst for adventure and the extraordinary.  Cruise lines can quench your thirst for travel to exotic destinations with itineraries and ships that will take you to the far corners of the world – in comfort (which we believe is key!).  Whether you are looking to see the famed wildlife of the Galapagos Islands, explore Antarctica or set sail around the world – below are some intriguing itineraries.

Greenland —
Hurtigruten
Aboard the MS Fram
May-August 2010 Departure

Aboard its newest and most luxurious ship, well-designed for sailing in polar regions, Hurtigruten offers 3 different itineraries in which to explore Greenland in style. On all, you’ll enjoy contact with the local Inuit population, learning their customs and fascinating traditions, while viewing spectacular wildlife. An 8-day expedition focuses on the Disko Bay region on the island’s west coast, north of the Arctic Circle. A 18-day voyage includes the Thule region, among the northernmost inhabited places on Earth, only 845 miles from the North Pole. And an 18-day expedition travels from Reykjavik, Iceland’s exciting capital, to Greenland’s eastern, southern and western coasts. Book now on selected departures and receive 25% off and 2 free hotel nights.

Amazon Explorer —
Gap Adventures
10-days Amazon, Marañon, Pucate and Ucalyi Rivers

Departing from Lima, Peru passengers on the Amazon Explorer cruise will board a first-class riverboat – home for the next six days while exploring the rainforest and its sights, sounds and unique wildlife like pink dolphins! When not onboard, passengers will have the opportunity to take walks in the rainforest, meet local people, plant a tree, feast on traditional food, and swim in the refreshing waters of the Amazon. One of the highlights of the trip is a night spent camping in a site built especially for GAP Adventures. Your journey will even be blessed by a Shaman who will also explain the use of traditional medicinal plants.

World Cruise —
Yachts of Seabourn
Ft. Lauderdale to Athens, Greece
108-days aboard Seabourn Odyssey
Departs January 5, 2010

Visit 42 ports on 5 continents on Seabourn Odyssey’s inaugural world journey which includes the Panama Canal, New Zealand and Australia, Southeast Asia, India and finally Egypt and Arabia before ending in Greece. Odyssey’s all-suite accommodations provide a sense of style and elegance but what stands out most is the personalized service - with nearly one dedicated staff member per guest. All suites have separate tubs and showers, walk-in closet, bar and refrigerator, a separate seating area and most have private verandas large enough for dining. Evening entertainment is varied in style to suit any mood. High atop the ship is the Retreat, a multi-activity piazza that features all kinds of deck sports, including a contoured nine-hole golf-putting course.

Galápagos Islands —
Celebrity Cruises
Aboard Celebrity Xpedition
Year-round weekly departures

Traveling with 90 guests, you’ll explore 10 different islands in the archipelago on these all-inclusive voyages. You may enjoy special Celebrity touches such as plush Frette bathrobes, hot tub, sauna and fitness center. Choose from a 7-night cruise-only voyage, 10- or 11-night voyage including 3 or 4 nights in Quito, Ecuador’s capital, or a 13-night adventure including the best of Peru -- Cuzco, Lima and Machu Picchu -- following your Galápagos voyage.