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Whether you are looking for an affordable option for incentive travel packages or are in search of the ideal venue for a wedding or corporate event, group cruises are an option that should not be overlooked. Cruises offer a variety of benefits to both the event planner and the cruise participants and usually provide significant cost savings over land-based events.

Because cruises offer a contained environment with meeting and event facilities, meals, beverages and entertainment, planning group cruise events is generally much simpler and more convenient than planning events that take place on land and require separate planning for each event component. Further, because most meals, drinks and onboard entertainment are included in a single, all-inclusive price, participants and the event host both benefit from predetermined costs without the concern of incurring significant additional expenses during the event.

Cruises travel to exotic locations and provide a relaxing, stress-free break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. While exploring port cities or spending time on the ship between stops, there are abundant entertainment and activity options, or participants can simply choose to lounge by the pool, receive luxury spa treatments, shop or relax in their rooms, which allows for travelers with a variety of travel styles or preferences to all enjoy their cruise experience.

To make planning group cruises even more convenient, planners should try out the group cruise planning tool available on Seasite.com and will find an abundance of other helpful information on the site as well.

If you are planning a winter meeting or corporate event for clients located in colder climates, opting for a sunny destination will likely increase attendance and enhance attendee satisfaction. Attendees will appreciate the chance to get away from the rain or snow for a short time, and are sure to get excited about visiting a warm, inviting destination that is far from the dreary conditions in their hometown.

Here are four hot destinations that are sure to appeal to meeting attendees and corporate clients who live in areas that experience inclement winter weather:
 

1. San Diego, California – San Diego is well known for its year-round sunshine and warm weather. With plenty of enticing attractions, historical and cultural sites and numerous meeting venues, San Diego is always at the top of the list for meetings any time of the year.
2. Orlando, Florida – Orlando is another southern city that offers sunshine throughout the year, as well as a wide variety of entertainment opportunities that are sure to appeal to meeting attendees.
3. Atlanta, Georgia – Gorgeous winter weather, the world’s largest aquarium and a vast array of resort hotels and meeting venues make Atlanta an easy choice.
4. Los Angeles, California – Los Angeles is always a solid choice as a destination and offers unique attractions, as well as year-round sunshine.
5. Caribbean Cruise - Cruise events and meetings at sea are a great way to motivate employees, and save money too.  An all inclusive Caribbean incentive cruise can save as much as 40 percent over land based venues.  In addition, the ROI on cruise events is among the highest.