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Great places to shop when in Juneau during your Alaska cruise

On many Alaskan cruises, one place that you’ll most likely spend some time is the state’s capital, Juneau. While this city may not be the largest you’ll ever see, it’s definitely bustling with activity during the summer months. The second you step off the ship there are dozens of places to shop and find interesting souvenirs. A little Great places to shop when in Juneau during your Alaska cruise

Shopping off the beaten path in Fairbanks on your Alaska Cruisetour

Fairbanks definitely doesn’t have the abundance of shopping options that Anchorage does, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It’s a smaller city and doesn’t have as many large-scale retail outlets as other areas. While we’ll grant that Fairbanks natives may benefit from a few more large stores, this kind of environment is ideal for serious Shopping off the beaten path in Fairbanks on your Alaska Cruisetour

What are the benefits of joining a cruise line loyalty program? A review of Carnival, Celebrity and Holland America’s rewards (part 1 of 5)

ATTENTION: This blog was recently updated with new information in August 2019. Cruise lines want to reward their loyal customers for re-booking with them. As a loyal cruiser, you receive points (sometimes called credits) every time you cruise. The more points, the higher your standing on their tiered system. As you incur points, you’ll begin to What are the benefits of joining a cruise line loyalty program? A review of Carnival, Celebrity and Holland America’s rewards (part 1 of 5)

Cruise the Russian Waterways from Moscow to St. Petersburg, Russia

It’s easier than ever to see Russia these days by cruising along the Russian waterways. Uniworld, AmaWaterways and Viking each offer river cruises that allow you to explore the best of Russia and its amazing architecture. Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, AmaWaterways and Viking River Cruises all have perfectly planned 13-day itineraries sailing May through October. Itineraries start Cruise the Russian Waterways from Moscow to St. Petersburg, Russia

Enhance your Alaskan Cruise by Learning the Lingo

Alaska is a unique destination with its own unique terminology. If your planning an Alaskan Cruise, you’ll need to understand its special travel “lingo.” Here’s some terms to help you get started: Arctic Circle One of the five major circles of latitude that mark maps of the Earth. It is the parallel of latitude that runs 66° 33′ 44″ (or 66.5622°) north of the Equator This vast Enhance your Alaskan Cruise by Learning the Lingo