Article: Home and away; Cruise close to home or float far away at today's fantastic prices.(Features)

WHETHER near or far, these days there's a cruise that will take you just about anywhere you want to go.

Those who prefer to hug coasts close to home can use cruising to discover distant crannies of beautiful Britain without the headache of a long motorway hike. While seekers of faraway adventures can fling themselves across the globe to explore exotic lands and rainforests from the comfort and security of a luxury ship, writes Kate Andrew.

Prices are as low as they've been in years, as cruise lines do all they can to fill cabins during a recession.

So cruising is not only gentler on the feet, but can be easier on the pocket than trying to see ...

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