Posts Tagged ‘ alaska ’

Benefits of an Alaskan Cruise Package

January 25, 2012
By Island Tips

If you haven’t taken a trip to Alaska, a cruise vacation package can be the best and most affordable way to explore this mighty state.  A Signature Alaskan cruise package can include your airfare, extra hotel nights, train ride, cruise, ground transportation and some tours for one...
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Tall tales from Alaska – the ice cave

January 24, 2012
By Island Tips

The ice cave I stood on the deck of the Wilderness Discoverer and watched fellow guests on the Alaska cruise return from their hike to the Baird glacier. I went on a similar hike earlier that day and I was completely blown away by the surreal landscapes. As they...
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Survey ranks top cruise destinations for 2012

January 11, 2012
By USA Today

While the Caribbean remains the most popular destination for cruisers, Europe has edged out Alaska for second place in an annual report on travel ...
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Alaska Railroad Adventures

December 21, 2011
By Island Tips

Many modes of transportation are great for touring the state of Alaska such as a cruise ship, RV, tour bus, train, and even helicopter. Today, we will tell you about several train trips you can take in Alaska to see the countryside. These trips include not only your train trip but also tours and...
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Seattle, WA: New Port Guide

December 19, 2011
By Island Tips
Seattle, WA: New Port Guide

Seattle, like many of the great cities around the world has its share of nicknames: “The Emerald City”, “The Espresso Capital of the World”, “Birthplace of Grundge”. But for us cruise lovers it is more importantly known as the &#...
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Cruise Lines Offer Black Friday Deals

November 25, 2011
By Island Tips

OK, GO! The superbowl of consumer culture is here, and cruise lines are offering deals to rope you in. Viz: Celebrity: Celebrity is offering up to $150 Thanksgiving Savings when you book a veranda stateroom or suite from Friday, November 25 through Monday, November 28. The offer applies to select Celebrity cruises departing...
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Princess Cruises plans post-Thanksgiving sale

November 22, 2011
By USA Today

The line will kick off what it's billing as its first After Thanksgiving Alaska Sale on Friday.
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Luxury Alaska cruises

November 15, 2011
By Island Tips
Luxury Alaska cruises

The best ships and lines for a luxury Alaska cruise, with information on facilities and routes for next year.
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For some the best Alaska cruise is on a small ship

November 3, 2011
By Island Tips

One of America's best cruise destinations is Alaska, our last frontier. The incredible beauty Alaska's landscapes provide are relaxing, invigorating, and for some, even spiritual. If we?need to de-stress from city life on our vacations, Alaska is one destination that fits the bill. For the active?traveler, Alaskan cruises ?offer wonderful opportunities, from hiking...
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Velvet moments: travel photo – hot-tubbing in Alaska

November 2, 2011
By Island Tips

There were numerous memorable moments during my cruise through Alaska’s Inside Passage but there was one experience that I could repeat every day, day or night, during the cruise: a soak in the ship’s hot-tub! Sitting in the tub, with a hot towel on my head was simply the best ...
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