Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Cruising Alaska


CRUISING AND TOURING ALASKA

Sometimes we’ll hear people talk about wanting to travel someplace that’s not crowded with tourists or hasn’t been overrun by the tourist industry. Cruising to Alaska is becoming more popular and provides an experience of a lifetime! The Alaskan cruising season is very short; it only runs May to September. Because of the shorter season and how popular this destination has become these cruises should be booked at least a year in advance. A cruise to Alaska is like no other! You’ll see glaciers and wild life, ride a glass-domed railcar to view North America’s highest mountain peak, Mt. McKinley. Like fuzzy puppies? You will even see and hold future sled dogs. Like fish? Have you ever tried fresh Salmon or Alaskan King Crab? On your Alaskan cruise get ready to dig in! Our cruise Alaska was the trip of a lifetime. Would we do this again? YES, in an instant.

Here are just some of the photos that we took when our vacation of a lifetime.

Tim and Diane at Mendenhall Glacier.
















Where else can you get this close to a Bald Eagle?

















This photo is from our glass-domed railcar looking to the front of the train.
















Here is Diane trying her hand at gold mining

















Here is Tim holding a future sled dog. We had a hard time leaving it behind.















Here are some photos from on board our ship. Holland America’s Veendam

Dinning room for formal night
















Baked Alaska















Are you ready for your trip to Alaska? Then call us now so we can get you booked for next year. The sooner you call us, the sooner we can get you booked. Alaska is very popular and the first cabins to sell out are balcony cabins. After all, what better place to see the Glaciers, or what the Northern Lights than from the comfort of your own balcony?

A small deposit will hold your cabin for a vacation that you will never forget.
Book early to save $$ and have the best choice of ship and cabin on board that ship.
Always use a travel agent who specializes in cruise travel for that memorable vacation you want.
Next up Cruising Eastern Caribbean. Part 1. The island of St. Thomas