My Travel Stories

The Northwest Passage - A New Frontier

If you’re the type of traveler who loves visiting new places on a cruise, taking a journey through the fabled Northwest Passage checks the boxes for a unique and adventure-filled experience. 

Explorers spent centuries searching for a sea route between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans that would...Read more.

Juneau - Alaska's Inspirational Capital

It’s easy to see why Juneau, Alaska’s capital, is a popular destination for cruise ships. The city is a great base for whale watching and exploring Mendenhall Glacier, the most-visited glacier in Alaska. 

After spending the winter in the warmer waters of the Pacific Ocean, whales make their...Read more.

Alaska - Perfect for Multigenerational Families!

A cruise to Alaska is a perfect way to bring your family together for a multigenerational vacation while checking off a bucket list destination at the same time. 

The cruise season lasts from May to September, but if you have kids who are still in school, June, July and August are great months...Read more.

Alaska is Calling. Will You Answer?

Wild and untamed, Alaska is like nowhere else on earth. Perfect for adventurers and armchair enthusiasts alike, there is simply no better way than to experience the Last Frontier than on a luxury cruise. Have an up close and personal encounter with a glacier, board a seaplane for an unforgettable...Read more.

Five Surprises on an Alaskan Cruise

Although Alaska has been part of the United States for over one hundred years, it is still a world apart.  Glaciers, wildlife, native culture, wide open spaces, and countless opportunities to bask in its stunning natural beauty make our fiftieth state a must visit.

Here are five things that...Read more.

When is the best time to visit Alaska?

I’m often asked the question “when is the best time to visit Alaska?”  Like many travel-related questions, the answer is “it depends.”  But, here are some things to consider as you think about visiting Alaska.

Alaska’s main tourist season runs from mid-May through early October.  Peak visit...Read more.

Which Alaskan Cruise is Right for Me?

Alaska’s glaciers, mountains, and wildlife – as well as its quirky, authentic culture – beckon the with experiences and sights not available anywhere else in the world.  In Alaska, you can watch part of a glacier beak off and crash into the sea, followed several seconds later by a thunderous boom. ...Read more.

Alaska Cruise and Denali

Alaska has it all - glaciers, wildlife, amazing national parks, quirky locals, and plenty of fresh seafood. I traveled with my family, ranging in age from 4 to 73 for a two week Inside Passage cruise and a scenic railroad journey to Alaska's heart, Denali National Park. Along the way, we enjoyed watching...Read more.