December Destination of the Month: Alaska

As mentioned, my favorite cruise vacation of all, and destination is, Alaska ! My first time there was in 1977, and my last time there was 2 years ago, and I’m already planning to go again in 2012. Why do I love Alaska ? I love the mountains. I live in Virginia, with mountains all around me. I love the snow on top. I feel, here in VA and in Alaska, it brings me peace and serenity. For me, if you get to see any of the animals in Alaska, this is just a plus feature. I’ve seen the salmon run, eagles, bear, moose, puffins, other Alaska birds, fox, deer, goat, and I’m sure others. I don’t feel Alaska is the same hussle and bussle, like going to the Caribbean. Though it can be cold, such as if, it’s raining, it doesn’t seem to bother me as much, as when it is cold in VA. For the most part, I’m onboard the ship or in a van or train, so if there’s any unpleasant weather, it can’t actually get to me. I love the trains in Alaska, but I love trains anyway ! The glaciers and the caving of the glaciers are fantastic. I love to shop in Alaska too ! I have throw rugs, salmon painted pictures, Russian dolls, Alaska jewelry, firs, and more. I’ve been to fish cooking classes in Alaska and I love to go up on the tram in Juneau and have Dungeness crab in their restaurant, looking over Juneau. I’ve been salmon fishing, and had the salmon mailed home. I’ve gone crabbing in Ketchikan, to include taking a tour on one of the boats from the show “Deadliest Catch”. I’ve been to Iditarod camps and ridden a dog sled. I’ve taken float plane trips as well as helicopter rides and landed on the glacier. I’ve paddled a canoe near a glacier, and seen the big tail of a whale. as close as 100 yards away. As those who are happy to go to the Caribbean every year, I could go to Alaska. If you've yet to go to Alaska ... Don't put this off another year. It's really worth it. Your Cruise Specialist, Vivian M. Webb.


A few of my Customer experiences in Alaska:

I loved going to the Red Dog Saloon in Juneau and the Red Onion in Ketchikan. After shopping, all our friends met there for a meal and drinks. Samantha L, Orlando, FL

My most fun time, was going into the National Park in Denali. So many bears that day. Olivia F, Augusta, GA.

I love all the fishing opportunities in Alaska. Gary N, Boloxi, MI.

Jewelry shopping in Alaska, like in the Caribbean, was the most fun for me. Kashandra L, Washington DC.

I thought I would only go once to Alaska, but like Vivian, I loved it so much, I have been 2 more time. The airfare might be a little higher going to Alaska, but the cruise itself, doesn’t seem to be higher than going to the Caribbean. I keep going back, because I’ve yet to do all that is available, like river rafting. George F, Charlotte, NC.

The picturesque views were everything my friends had told me it would be. Hannah L, Denver, Co.

I loved the trains in Alaska. Believe it or not, the different trails reminded me of the different train tours in Australia. Alfred K, Newport News, VA.

I think it is so great to go up to Alaska to see all the sites, yet not have to live as rugged, as in a tent, to do this … But instead, come home to my ship each night. Sarah M, New York, NY.


Call Today. Getaway in Alaska ! Ships sell out quicker than you think ! It's a popular destination. So many great deals. I found one for May 13, on Holland America for as low as $ 599 pp. I can't turn it down, I'm going. Will be my 12th time there ! Click title for details.