A look at destinations cruise travelers might visit on their scheduled itinerary
Day two of our overnight stay in St. Petersburg was all about making local connections, something I might not have thought possible on day one that was more suited as a backdrop for a cold war film. Sunny skies seemed Read More …
Mining is a big part of life in The Yukon in the past and today as active mines continue to produce gold. Any tour includes running commentary that usually tags a mining reference or two along the way. But to those Read More …
Worldwide security concerns have put international travel plans on hold for many, As a result, the familiar Caribbean is looking better than ever to North Americans. The ability to drive rather than fly to the ship, is attractive. New ports of Read More …
Fully experiencing Saigon (actually called Ho Chi Minh City now), arguably one of the big city names from the news that I grew up with during the Vietnam War, we began with a sailing down the Saigon river that was Read More …
One of the core qualities of travel via cruise ship is unpacking once but visiting a number of interesting destinations. Compare visiting those same places via land or air and the value is strikingly obvious. Still, some places visited along Read More …
The Canadian Yukon by CHRIS OWEN on Exposure
Last year, we sailed 7 days round-trip Seattle with Holland America Line to Alaska, focused on their Sip-Savor-Sail programming at the opening of Alaska cruise season. This year we went back to Alaska with Holland America Line but skipping the cruise to go Read More …
Sailing from a North American port to the Caribbean or Bahamas, odds are a stop at some big ship cruise line’s private island is on the itinerary. Traditionally considered a ‘day at the beach’, lunch ashore was part of the deal and Read More …
Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge is a Princess Cruises Land & Sea Vacation destination. Named one of the top-12 resorts in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest for 2015 by Condé Nast Traveler. This recognition is part of the publication’s annual Readers’ Read More …