Five Surprises on an Alaskan Cruise

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Ted Blank

Woodbury, MN

Tailor-Made Journeys

You understand that extraordinary vacations aren’t simply a function of dollars and cents, and you know that they certainly aren’t just pulled off the shelf. 

Journeys of a lifetime are carefully designed with imagination, creativity, atten...

You understand that extraordinary vacations aren’t simply a function of dollars and cents, and you know that they certainly aren’t just pulled off the shelf. 

Journeys of a lifetime are carefully designed with imagination, creativity, attention to detail, experience, and insider knowledge. 

Are you looking for a travel adviser who possesses the expertise, education, intuition, insider knowledge, and connections to turn your vacation into the trip of a lifetime?  I open new doors for discerning travelers like you looking to follow your own path to the world’s extraordinary destinations. 

As a specialist in privately guided, tailor-made vacations and luxury cruises, you’ll enjoy highly personalized service and expert recommendations during the planning process.  As you travel, you’ll come to appreciate being well looked after from wheels up on departure to wheels down on your return, giving you the freedom and confidence to be your best travel self wherever you go.

Through my extensive worldwide travel experience, an intuitive sense of possibilities, careful attention to detail, and a broad network of carefully vetted supplier partners, you can enjoy vacations that others only dream of to destinations in Europe, Asia, Australia and Oceania, South America, Africa, and beyond.  

Please click on the links on this page to email me to schedule a complimentary introductory discovery session where we’ll get better acquainted, discuss your travel dreams, and begin to carefully craft the first of many explorations of this wonderful, fascinating world we share!

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Panoramic View of an Alaskan Glacier

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 surprised me on my last Alaskan cruise:

• Nothing prepares you for the first time you see, then hear, a glacier calve.  When huge sheets of ice crash down into the ocean, you'll first see the action.  Then, a second or two later, comes the crash of thunder.  If you aren't watching before you hear the crash, you'll miss it completely.


• Nothing prepares for you for the first time you see a majestic whale - or a whole pod of them - breaching the still surface of the water as they soar into the air, then crash down with a big splash.


• Alaskans can grow huge vegetables and stunning flowers.  Imagine your own garden, but with 24 hours of sunlight over the four months of summer!


• Native culture is alive and vibrant in Alaska.  Not limited to museums, as interesting as they are, native businesses and sightseeing activities add an immeasurable dimension to the state.


• Some things are best seen from above, whether flightseeing and landing on a glacier, ascending to the top of a mountain by cable car, or simply enjoying the view of a glacier from the comfort of your ship's balcony stateroom.

Are you considering a trip to Alaska?  Do you want to make sure your visit hits the highlights while offering a chance to get off the beaten path?  Are you looking to combine an Alaskan cruise with a land tour, but have questions about which ship and tour are right for you? 

As a veteran Alaskan traveler and certified destination expert, I can help you sift through the clutter and choose the right option for you - not for someone else.

Contact me to schedule a complimentary planning consultation by phone or Zoom Meeting, and before you know it, you'll wake up to a spectacular glacier view out your window!