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5 Things You MUST Pack for Your Next Alaska Trip

Each vacation warrants a different packing strategy, and the adventurous and outdoorsy nature of an Alaska trip means packing items for a variety of weather conditions and activities. In addition to the more traditional items often included on general packing lists, be sure to gather the following for your next Alaska cruise or land tour. Layering clothing When it comes to days spent exploring the wonderful wilderness, it’s important to dress appropriately. Packing and dressing in layers is key to comfort. Consider thermal underwear, a fleece, a waterproof windbreaker, and even a hat, scarf, and gloves for glacier days or…
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Alaska Cruise Ports

Alaska is a playlist of nature’s greatest hits. Snow-capped mountain peaks. Stunning glaciers. Impressive wildlife. Blue water stretching to the horizon. For many travelers, it’s the bucket list destination that captures their imaginations. In a previous post, we introduced you to the various scenic cruising destinations in Alaska. In this post, we’ll explore a few of the ports you can explore across the itineraries of several of our preferred suppliers. Sitka An island community nestled between the mountains and the Gulf of Alaska, Sitka embraces its strong ancient native culture and shows off its abundant wildlife. Suggested excursions*: Visit Sitka…
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Destination Spotlight: Jamaica

Jamaica: Where the sparkling turquoise water of the Caribbean Sea meets white sand beaches and stretches into rolling green mountains. The third largest island in the Caribbean welcomes over one million tourists annually, particularly to its western and northern coasts. With a variety of all-inclusive resorts, luxurious boutique accommodations, and land and water activities to fill the day, Jamaica is a fun tropical destination for travelers of all ages. Distinctly Jamaica: stunning sunsets on Seven Mile Beach, Blue Mountain Coffee, reggae music, jerk dishes (especially chicken), Red Stripe beer, rum (especially Appleton Estate), expressions like “Yeah man” (pronounced: yeah mon)…
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Destination Spotlight: Ireland

Lush green landscapes dotted with castles, a charming and inviting pub culture, and friendly and hospitable people who love to laugh make Ireland a popular and beloved tourist destination. Distinctly Ireland: Waterford Crystal, whiskey, Guinness, St. Patrick’s Day, Irish Stew and Irish Soda Bread, shamrocks, Aran sweaters, Donegal tweed, and U2 Pop Culture Ireland Movies/TV Shows Filmed (At Least Partly) in Ireland: The Princess Bride (the Cliffs of Insanity scene was filmed at the Cliffs of Moher), Braveheart, Saving Private Ryan (the opening scene depicting the Normandy Invasion was filmed at Ballinesker Beach), Game of Thrones was filmed in Northern…
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Destination Alphabet

Let’s go back to travel school with a destination alphabet! Follow along to learn some fun facts about some of our favorite destinations. A IS FOR ALASKA B IS FOR BAHAMAS C IS FOR CARIBBEAN D IS FOR DOMINICAN REPUBLIC E IS FOR ECUADOR F IS FOR FIJI G IS FOR GALAPAGOS H IS FOR HAWAII I IS FOR ICELAND J IS FOR JAMAICA K IS FOR KENYA L IS FOR LONDON M IS FOR MEXICO N IS FOR (THE) NETHERLANDS O IS FOR ORLANDO P IS FOR PERU Q IS FOR QATAR R IS FOR ROME S IS FOR…
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