We spent nearly 7 weeks in Europe this summer - 31 days of which cruising. We will spend 20 days this December cruising in Southeast Asia. Big plans for next year as well. All with three kids in tow.
Money IS an object - but so is our drive to discover the world together as a family. To be honest, having a monetary constraint makes it so much more rewarding. Gets you a real sense of accomplishment when you make it happen.
If I had a chequing account with unlimited funds - I would love one - I would just buy a cruise ship, sail all over the world for a while (and then sell it to P&O down under probably for a profit).