India, March 12 -- Here is what I absolutely love about cruise vacations. They are a 1-stop destination surrounded by water. One of the best parts, for me, is the no-network-at-sea disconnect from the world! I talk like a seasoned cruiser because I have been on a few, both in India and abroad, and I can happily report that the Indian cruise options are stellar and probably can trump a lot of international cruise lines with ease. Not all of them, especially not the premium ones with the fancy slides and water parks, but if you are about to book yourself an affordable cruise abroad, skip it and pick Cordelia Cruise, or Costa Cruise in India instead.

1. Food that works for your palette, especially Jain and pure vegetarian dining options; Co...