Hey Sissy,
Just in case mom does talk you into cruising to Alaska, you may want to check out the Cruisemates Alaska cruise, I'll be going, can't wait. I've always preferred to cruise from here in the winter to somewhere warm, so this will be something new for me too, going to give it a try.
http://www.cruisemates.com/Articles/...alaska2002.cfm
Be sure to let us know what cruise you finally decide on?