SKAGWAY — As we walked the streets of this former den of iniquity from Gold Rush days, we were overcome by the number of jewelry stores. They are a constant reminder that if prospectors really did invade this once-lawless town on the Canadian border, take the gold and get out…then they left some behind. When… Continue reading Skagway a 'Jewel' for Visitors
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Alaska Cruisetours the way to go
ALASKA — The first thing you need to know about Cruisetours is: Don’t confuse them with shore excursions. Not only are they different, but “shore excursions” are available when you’re on a Cruisetour. In Alaska, Princess sets the standard for Cruisetours. They are combined with a 7-day cruise and there are four types of varying… Continue reading Alaska Cruisetours the way to go
Princess Lodges Set Cruise Standard
ALASKA — We’re not exactly lodge people, and we’ve never spent much time in the wilderness (one of us doesn’t like to stay anywhere that doesn’t have a lobby, which eliminates a tent). So the thought of spending a week in “wilderness lodges” was somewhat less than exhilarating. Had we only known. The way Princess… Continue reading Princess Lodges Set Cruise Standard
School Buses for 'Leaf Peepers'
DENALI, Alaska — Passengers on Princess cruise ships have three choices when it comes to seeing the Denali National Park. You can spend 4 hours riding a school bus, 8 hours riding a school bus or 13 hours riding a school bus. Now, in case you think that sounds like torture worse than being punished… Continue reading School Buses for 'Leaf Peepers'
Loss of Words on Glacier Landing
DENALI, Alaska — It’s true that landing on a glacier that’s part of North America’s highest mountain leaves you speechless. Finding the words to describe it is just as difficult so if this is the shortest blog you’ve ever seen on this site, you’ll know why. Actually, the pictures do tell the story. The eight… Continue reading Loss of Words on Glacier Landing