There are plenty of summer things to do in Alaska. Summers in the 49th state mean all the best adventure and nature trips. With its midnight sun firing up the heat, Alaska invites you to get out and explore all the outdoor activities that are sure to pump up the adrenaline rush.
Outdoors is where you […]

The first kayaks were created thousands of years ago by arctic inhabitants now known as the Intuits. These early indigenous people, formerly known as Eskimos, inhabited areas of Greenland, the northeastern point of Russia, Alaska, and the uppermost regions of Canada. Early Eskimos made kayak frames using driftwood, and early kayaks were wrapped in sealskins. […]

Fisherman are famous for tall tales, but the stories many fishermen and fisherwomen bring back from Alaska are far from fiction. Nowhere on else has better fishing than Alaska and even newbies and occasional anglers can do extraordinarily well in these cold waters. Most cruise ships touring Alaska offer numerous fishing excursions and cruise passengers […]

Anyone who plunks down good money for a California getaway wants to be sure the experience will be extra-special. With today’s lodging prices, it’s only natural that visitors expect something memorable and out of the ordinary.
One way to add that extra touch is to choose a historic lodging – a place that brings to mind […]

One of the California’s most scenic coastal drives is just a couple of hours north of San Francisco – an enchanting coastal highway you’ll want to savor as you experience breathtaking scenery as well as many historical attractions from elaborate wooden forts to picture-postcard lighthouses.
The drive starts in Bodega Bay, just 22 miles through rolling […]

Getting cruise discounts can be a tricky business but there are some factors that can be used to stack the cards in your favour – If you know about them and how to use them. Read on!
***Cabins***
On short season or limited availability cruises e.g., Alaska or Norwegian fjords, for example, balcony cabins on newer ships […]

Cruise planning isn’t rocket science but it does have pitfalls and, like so many things in life there are good and bad ways to go about it in terms of what to book, when to book it and what deal to go after.
One of the harder things to nail down is when to book your […]

Getting cruise discounts can be a tricky business but it need not be rocket science! If having a good cruise is more important to you than a very specific destination then you can stack the odds of getting a really good cruise discount heavily in your favour.
Read on and learn how picking your destinations can […]

Getting cruise discounts can be a tricky business but there are some factors that can be used to stack the cards in your favour – If you know about them and how to use them. Read on!
***Cabins***
On short season or limited availability cruises e.g., Alaska or Norwegian fjords, for example, balcony cabins on newer ships […]

Cruise planning isn’t rocket science but it does have pitfalls and, like so many things in life there are good and bad ways to go about it in terms of what to book, when to book it and what deal to go after.
One of the harder things to nail down is when to book your […]