Alaska’s First City and the Salmon Capital of the World, Ketchikan is the furthest southeastern city in the state. It’s usually the first Alaskan city visited by cruise ships and others traveling north. It’s here in a Tlingit settlement called Saxman Village that Joe Williams Jr, a Native Tlingit, was born. Once the Mayor of […]
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Has an adventurous friend recommended visiting a Turkish bath, but you’re not sure if it’s right for you? A communal bath may seem like a foreign concept to anyone who lives in the Western world, but for others, it’s part of the fabric of their culture. If you’re ready to try something new and rejuvenating,
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A port call at Icy Strait Point on the Alaska Glaciers & Prince William Sound cruise takes you into Hoonah, an authentic Tlingit village on Chichagof Island. The cruise port of Icy Strait Point is owned and operated by the Huna Totem Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation with all profits supporting the local community. Today,
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Visit the hometown of the Wild Beast artists, Henri Matisse and André Derain, on the French Expressionists of Collioure shore excursion. How shocking it was at the time. Saturated colors exploded on canvas. Unrealistic, bold strokes and bright colors. A bit abstract. The art critics were not kind. WILD BEASTS (les fauves) he said when
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Haifa, Beyond Ordinary: Jerusalem, Masada Deadsea, and Petra Overland History and culture. On Windstar’s 10-day Greece, Israel and Egypt: Footsteps of Faith in the Hold Lands voyage, you’ll encounter both. Ancient cities, sites of historical and religious significance and natural wonders. The Middle East is the birthplace of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Leave the yacht
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Do you know where you’re going next summer? Why not explore the historical, geographically astounding, and culturally rich regions of Northern Europe, Scandinavia, and the Baltic with us? We’re tempting you by highlighting three Northern Europe itineraries that explore some of the most beautiful and compelling destinations this part of the world has to offer,
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Can you think of anything more enchanting than a lush rainforest immersed in clouds? Or does a forest teeming with tropical flora and lively fauna captivate you more? As you’ll see, the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve genuinely offers something for everyone. The Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve piques the interest of many travelers, drawing
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The island of Cozumel sits off the coast of the Yucatán Peninsula in the Caribbean Sea. It’s one of Mexico’s finest tropical jewels that invites travelers to lounge in a beach chair and drift into tranquility. Millions of travelers flock to Cozumel year-round for its perfect swimming weather, neon-blue waters and some of the best snorkeling opportunities
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A Cayman Islands cruise is the ultimate getaway for relaxation and adventure. As you explore this unique group of Caribbean islands, you’ll find a high standard of living combined with all the flavors of tropical allure. Foodies flock to the Caymans to tickle their senses at world-class restaurants. Adventurers prepare to dive into pure wildlife-abundant
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Once the enclave of the Quepoa people, later colonized by Spain and then the center for one of the biggest banana industries on the continent, the Quepos story is woven from many different elements. Today African palm oil has replaced the long gone banana exports, the coffee plantations in the surrounding areas supply the world
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Curaçao is a unique Dutch Caribbean island, famous for its candy-colored colonial architecture, tucked-away beaches and electric blue liqueur. Although Curaçao may not draw as much attention as the nearby islands of Aruba and Bonaire, you shouldn’t miss out on this Caribbean gem. Filled with surprises and countless ways to explore, Curaçao is like no other island. Friendly locals make
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Native cultures tell stories of the northern lights reaching down and taking people away if they whistle at them. In Norse mythology, the lights represent the trails of gods and goddesses traversing the sky. Romans believed the aurora was the glow of mystical caves. For thousands of years, humans have been fascinated by the northern lights and created
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Ermoupoli – Syros, Greece As you approach beautiful Ermoupoli from the sea it appears as a tumble of white and pastel-colored buildings tumbling down to the water with two prominent hills facing each other. Each is crowned with a church –the right-hand one that of the Orthodox Transfiguration of the Savior, the other the Catholic
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Stockholm While the most charming elements of some major world cities take a little hunting down things are a little different in Stockholm. This coastal capital city is made up of numerous islands interconnected by a host of scenic bridges with its waters flowing in between and lapping all around. As a result much of
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Esperanza – Vieques, Puerto Rico Lying just a boat ride jaunt from the eastern Puerto Rican mainland can be found a slice of Caribbean perfection known as Vieques. Extra-special in every way, this small tropical jewel will have instant appeal to all those who want to leave the hustle and bustle of 21st century living
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One day when we were at a remote island only reachable by small ship I took a tour to a local stilt village. As we arrived I could hear an ice cream truck nearby, and six or eight young children came tumbling into the street without a parent in sight. They were laughing and
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