Skagway is a very small town, located at the upper end of Alaska’s Inside Passage. It has less than 1,000 full-time residents, yet it plays host to thousands of cruise passengers all through the summer season. For this reason, its population more than doubles during summer, as … [Read more...]
The Man Behind The Tours
Talking Shore Excursions with Bill Bengtson When you sail a grand or world cruise with Cruise Specialists, there’s always something extra in it for you. That can include complimentary shore excursions that are available only to Cruise Specialists guests. Behind these … [Read more...]
A River Cruiser On The Loire: A First of Many
Imagine floating through France as people line the river banks and assemble on bridges to wave and snap photos of something they’ve not seen on this river: a “hotel” boat carrying passengers from Europe and North America. Indeed, as we make our way up the Loire River, we are … [Read more...]
Holidays Aboard Holland America Line
[su_quote]I’d rather have a passport full of stamps than a house full of stuff.[/su_quote] If our stockings were filled with tickets, rather than boxes with clothes we'd never complain! If you've ever wondered what you can expect during a holiday cruise with Holland America … [Read more...]
Silversea Expedition Voyage To Greenland
Why not Greenland? I took a seven-day expedition on Silver Explorer, and it was phenominal. This is the perfect trip to couple with a longer Baltic itinerary roundtrip Copenhagen. That's because flying from the Danish capital is the easiest way to get to and from Greenland. It … [Read more...]