One reason cruising is such a cool alternative to simply doing a land-based trip to Alaska is because of sailing to Hubbard Glacier. Located between Seward and Skagway, Hubbard Glacier soars impressively into the stark Alaskan skyline from the depths of Disenchantment Bay and is a top sight to see for many visitors traveling to Alaska. Here’s […]
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What to Expect on a Cruise to Hubbard Glacier in Alaska
Saturday, July 30th, 2016Hurtigruten presents 15 interesting facts about Antarctica
Monday, April 11th, 2016On the southern-most tip of the planet rests one of the world’s most massive and mysterious landmasses – the frozen realm of Antarctica. This icy expanse stretches out to cover more than 5.4 million square miles, making it the fifth largest continent in the world. It is situated almost entirely within the Arctic Circle, which means […]
Make the Most of Your Alaska Cruise with a Tour Package in Vancouver
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016Make the Most of Your Alaska Cruise with a Tour Package in Vancouver Submitted by: HAL Destinations Team Glacier Skywalk at the Columbia Icefield provides a once-of-a-kind view. Photo courtesy of Brewster Travel Canada. During a Holland America Line cruise to Alaska, the sights and sounds of the Last Frontier are front and center during […]
Cunard’s Musical Event Cruises
Wednesday, March 16th, 2016Musical Event Cruises Cunard regularly hosts exclusive musical events, upcoming acts include Grammy® Award-winning vocalist Gregory Porter. Talks and Q&A sessions also offer a rare chance to meet your musical heroes. Herbie Hancock & Blue Note Jazz at Sea On board Queen Mary 2’s Jazz at Sea Crossing from the 1st to 9th of August 2016, […]
Princess Cruises Presents North to Alaska
Monday, March 14th, 2016FRESH ALASKA SEAFOOD COOK MY CATCH Princess Cruises’ Cook My Catch is our exclusive culinary experience highlighting the pinnacle of fresh seafood. Our chefs can cook and serve fish caught while on select fishing excursions in Alaska. Guests can choose their preferred preparation and accompaniments for their fresh-caught seafood. This unique dining experience is available […]
Off to Wild Patagonia
Tuesday, December 1st, 2015Penguins, Llamas, Emu, OH MY! I was lucky enough to be able to go on a Sports tour put together by Sportours, Singular Hotels and Australis. It was an amazing duo, traveling by land and sea, combined. I flew into the beautiful city of Santiago. This city is just like San Diego in the spring. Surrounded […]
Cruising the Mekong River with AMAWaterways
Wednesday, October 14th, 2015AMAWATERWAYS AMAZING JOURNEY TO CAMBODIA AND SOUTH TO VIETNAM VIA THE MEKONG RIVER First and foremost let me just say WOW! The adventure was more than I ever thought it could be or would be. While the travel to and from Asia is almost unbearable, the adventure was well worth it. I flew in […]
Museums of Belgium and The Netherlands
Wednesday, September 9th, 2015By Bonnie MacLaird on Monday, August 31, 2015 I love a museum. History museums, cultural museums, and especially art museums! I could spend every day on vacation visiting a museum. In the Belgium and The Netherlands, many museums are new, have new additions or have newly re-opened. In Amsterdam, the Van Gogh Museum has a new glass-walled […]
Alaska by Land with Royal Caribbean International, Part 2
Tuesday, June 24th, 2014Next stop was our home for the evening, the Denali Park Lodge. It’s a beautiful lodge right own the river and the view of the mountains is priceless. The lodge is a log cabin style with nice balconies complete with table and chairs to relax in. Rooms are very modern, have lots of storage space […]
Galapagos Islands & Peru (Machu Picchu)
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013I just returned from the Celebrity Xpedition! It’s been a bucket-list trip for us, and we celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary with this trip. My best assessment of this experience is summer camp for adults! It is a bit demanding physically, but the rewards are certainly worth it. Be prepared to spend a good deal […]
