Aruba is my favorite stop in the Carribean. I also love Vancouver B.C. and New Orleans and my hometown of San Francisco.
Gizmo, you will have to do the Sea of Cortez. Last April we were on a 12 day Ryndam cruise that did both the Mexican Rivera and the Sea of Cortez. I would recommend that itinerary highly.
We have repeated more times than a cucumber. :o
Song of Norway, RCL (5 Times)
Nordic Price, RCL
Sun Viking, RCL
Song of America, RCL
Fairwind, Sitmar (Bought by Princess)
Fairsea, Sitmar (Bought by Princess)
Ryndam (HAL)
Zenith (Celebrity)
My favorite time of the year to cruise is right after the holidays. After running from here to there, it is so nice to board a ship and relax. But I certainly agree with Shiftman, ANYTIME is a good time to cruise! B)