Alaska

We Ask You Answer: Where Do You Want to Return?

Alaska, Croatia, Destinations, Italy / 6 minutes of reading

What are your “unfinished” cruise destinations? Where are the ports or countries you crave more of, even as you dream of new places? I think it’s common to have at least one place we’ve traveled to that calls us to return. Sometimes it’s simply because there were things we didn’t have time to see.  For me, it’s often more about the experiences I had in a destination, not the things I missed out on.

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Balto & Togo: The History of the Nome Serum Run

Balto & Togo: The History of the Nome Serum Run

Alaska, Destinations / 11 minutes of reading

Alaska’s stark and unforgiving beauty formed the backdrop to the epic Nome serum run. The years go by, but this iconic moment in history remains close to the hearts of many worldwide. In January 1925, the remote port of Nome, Alaska, suffered a brutal winter. Dr. Curtis Welch began to notice symptoms of diphtheria among the town’s

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12 Local Alaskan Dishes to Try While Cruising

12 Local Alaskan Dishes to Try While Cruising

Alaska, Destinations, Eat+Drink, Travel Tips / 11 minutes of reading

Fittingly nicknamed the Last Frontier, Alaska draws outdoorsy travelers from all over the country — and the world. The 49th state is home to diverse wildlife, vast forests, rich history and, of course, delicious food. From freshly caught fish to traditional delicacies, the state’s wild nature is infused into every element of its local cuisine.

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9 Executive Getaway Destinations

9 Executive Getaway Destinations

Alaska, Canada, Carribean, Costa Rica & Panama Canal, Destinations, Greece, Italy / 10 minutes of reading

One way to combine the rejuvenating benefits of vacation with an opportunity to unite your team and improve your company’s leadership is by hosting regular executive getaways. During an executive getaway, your leadership team can see sights and the best places to visit. They’ll also get the opportunity to connect and find ways to help

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Alaska's National Parks

Alaska’s National Parks

Alaska, Destinations / 11 minutes of reading

Embark on authentic adventures in Alaska’s National Parks. Home to some of the nation’s tallest mountain peaks, massive glaciers and undisturbed landscapes, Alaska is a fascinating state to explore. Hike park trails to reach beautiful lookout points, or hike the backcountry land to explore nature. Tour mountains, glaciers and tundras from the sky for breathtaking

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Whale Watching

Best Destinations for Whale Watching

Alaska, Destinations, Mexico / 11 minutes of reading

There’s something special about the stunning majesty of a breaching whale, our breathless wonder at the staggering size of it. Whales have fascinated us for centuries, and with good reason. With the fresh salt air and the freedom of the ocean stretching out before you, whale watching feels like getting a glimpse into another world.

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Where You Can Cruise Without a Passport

Where You Can Cruise Without a Passport

Alaska, Canada & New England, Destinations, Mediterranean, Mexico / 11 minutes of reading

If you’re ready to relax and take a cruise to a faraway paradise but don’t have a passport, you still have options. Though cruise lines strongly recommend having a passport book no matter where you’re going, a closed-loop cruise allows you to set sail without one. In this post, we’ll show where you can voyage

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Land Tours Denali Alaska

Land Tours to Denali Round-out the Complete Alaska Package

Alaska, Destinations / 3 minutes of reading

Windstar’s just-announced pre-and post-cruise Alaska land tours are available to be added to many of Windstar’s Alaska sailings in 2018. The five-day (four night) journey from Seward to Fairbanks, and the reverse, will captivate guests with the unspoiled beauty of the Alaskan wilderness. If beginning in Seward, a Windstar guide will greet travelers after they

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