Alaska - the way to get it all!

Holland America Line will offer 29 cruise tours in Alaska and the Yukon next year. Ranging from 10 to 20 days, the programs combine a northbound or southbound cruise and land travel via the domed McKinley Explorer railcars and custom-built, highway Explorer Coaches.

Introduced in 2007, the luxury Explorer Coaches hold 45 seats, providing 50% more leg room than the 54-seat version.

Optional cruise tour excursions include a self-drive Jeep tour, wilderness jet boat safari and helicopter flight-seeing with a glacier landing in Denali National Park. Also offered are hiking in Tombstone Park, dog sledding in Skagway, sport fishing in Ketchikan and river rafting in Kluane National Park.

The 2008 itineraries and optional excursions encompass 14 national parks and wilderness areas. Most feature Denali National Park stays, and 18 of the cruise tours offer ‘Double Denali’ – two nights at a classic wilderness lodge near the park’s gates.

Special tours on our our website!

A good time was had by all

Just over a week ago, my family and I returned from one great vacation aboard Mariner of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean Cruise Line ship. What made me do it - besides the normal, having to be with the family! Just kidding...

For years, I have been telling and selling our clients of what a pleasure to sail aboard RCCL that I had to go myself. Keep in mind - I only had been on their ships for short 2-3 day travel agent specials, which of course got me in the mood for more. IT WORKED!

Bad news. 7 days is not enough to fully benefit from all there is to do. Our itinerary was a perfect mix of days at sea (2) and ports of call (4).

On board service was just what the doctor ordered. Friendly service, spacious cabins and very good food. I personally recommend Portofino (optional dining venue and has a small cover charge) for a great meal and perfect atmosphere. Very good wine list too.

Here is my family all dressed up!

So if you want lots of activies (Rock Climbing wall, ice skating, mini g0lf, basketball and ping pong or quite relaxing times to read a book, get sum sun or watch the world go by. RCCL'S Mariner of the Seas has is all.