Do you know why Alaska cruises have a stop in Canada, even if its just for a few hours? It's because foreign-flagged cruise ships (registered outside the United States) need an international port of call to comply with the Passenger Vessel Services Act of 1886. Most times the ships arrive late evening and it is… Continue reading Our Alaska Adventure: Victoria + Alaska Cruise Tips
Our Alaska Adventure: Ketchikan (Ward Cove)
Ketchikan has two docks: Downtown Ketchikan and Ward Cove. Norwegian docks at the latter, which is approximately a 15-minute drive from downtown. The cruise terminal at Ward Cove is an entertainment mecca with shopping, dining, and live entertainment. If you don't have an excursion booked, this would be a great option to spend an hour… Continue reading Our Alaska Adventure: Ketchikan (Ward Cove)
Our Alaska Adventure: Glacier Bay
Sailing through Glacier Bay is truly an ethereal experience. The ship slowly moves through the bay, turns around, and exits the same way it entered giving everyone the opportunity to soak in the amazing views. Imagine being peacefully surrounded by a frozen tundra. It is simply surreal. The highlight was reaching Margerie Glacier. She is… Continue reading Our Alaska Adventure: Glacier Bay
Our Alaska Adventure: Skagway
Nestled at the northernmost point of the Inside Passage, Skagway encapsulates the essence of The Last Frontier. Where Juneau looks like most other port cities, Skagway is reminiscent of a scene from a Western film, complete with Gold Rush era buildings, vintage locomotives, and ladies hanging out balcony windows enticing passersby to come see a… Continue reading Our Alaska Adventure: Skagway
Our Alaska Adventure: Juneau
Our first port of call was Juneau, Alaska's capital city. The day started off overcast and chilly, but we were looking forward to our Whales & Rainforest Trails excursion with Gastineau Guiding. We knew we were in for an adventure when the eagle we heard about in an onboard lecture was there to greet us… Continue reading Our Alaska Adventure: Juneau
Our Alaska Adventure: Norwegian Encore
Earlier this month, the four of us set off on a 7-night Alaska cruise onboard the Norwegian Encore. The entire experience was ah-may-zing! I'll do a daily port recap, but in this post, I want to share a little about our spectacular floating hotel. We flew into Seattle the day before, and spent some time… Continue reading Our Alaska Adventure: Norwegian Encore
Seven
I can hardly believe it's been seven years since I stepped out on faith to pursue a dream. Echoing last year's words, when I reflect on this time, the growth process has been both humbling and rewarding. Being a travel agent is not the glamorized image social media portrays, though we do have wonderful opportunities.… Continue reading Seven
John Watling’s Distillery, Nassau
We traded in Walt Disney World for Nassau, Bahamas to round out our Spring Break vacation. And I finally got to visit this hidden gem in Nassau that's within walking distance of the cruise port. John Watling's Distillery, part of the Buena Vista Estate on Delancy St. is a unique experience that combines history and… Continue reading John Watling’s Distillery, Nassau
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Walt Disney World's flagship property is everything it's name implies, grand. We had the privilege of calling the Grand Floridian home during our Spring Break visit. The only regret is that we couldn't stay longer. Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa near Magic Kingdom Park is a charming, Victorian-style resort, offering deluxe accommodations and amenities.… Continue reading Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Family Vacation in Moab
We do our best to balance international and domestic vacations with the teens. To us, seeing the world also means seeing other parts of the county. To this end, we headed west for Thanksgiving for an outdoorsy adventure in Moab, Utah. The FamTrav husband and I were there in 2022 for a Rocky Mountaineer: Rockies… Continue reading Family Vacation in Moab
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