Sure, you can spend the week at Walt Disney World or take a family cruise, but how about something ... ideas to consider as a family. (Getty Images)| Big cities, like New York and Los Angeles ...

The appeal of a family cruise isn't hard to understand: Why go through the trouble of moving from hotel to hotel or place to place when you could check in to a floating resort that moves with you?

If you're angling for an affordable family cruise, you'll be happy to know that several major cruise lines let children sail for free (either regularly or during special promotions). Read on to ...