After I left home, my parent's holiday preferences began to change and they looked to a different way of travel - one where they could combine plenty of sightseeing with luxury and relaxation. Cruising became a big hit with them both - and ever since, they've been trying to persuade me to give it a go. The Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas Having seen how much entertaining Monkey now needs as he gets older, the idea of a family cruise is beginning to look a lot more appealing. So when we were invited to spend the day onboard the Royal Caribbean's