Tag Archive | "Alaska"
Massive Glacier Calving Sends Ice Flying Towards Tourists
One of the reasons to go on an Alaskan Cruise is to see the massive ice structures in areas like Tracy Arm Fjord. When ice breaks off it’s known as calving – and when it breaks off in huge chunks – it’s known as “DANGER DANGER” according the the camera woman. There was only one [...]
Continue reading...Top 4 Last Minute Cruise Deals to Alaska
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Alaska has long been a destination we’d love to visit – and with all the news lately, we decided to compile a few last minute deals from the major lines. We are not a travel agency nor affiliated with one – and all links on this post go directly to the cruise line’s website. Below [...]
Continue reading...Alaska Cruise Dollars Decline after Tax Hike
Monday, July 19, 2010
While politicians are debating tax hikes in Washington D.C., the state of Alaska is learning firsthand what increased taxes can do to your local economy and the businesses that operate there. Preliminary results from the Alaska Department of Revenue show a 20% decline in cruise tourism in May from a year ago following tax increases [...]
Continue reading...U.S. Coast Guard Suspends Search for Overboard Princess Cruise Passenger
Thursday, September 24, 2009
The U.S. Coast Guard called off their search earlier today after receiving information from Princess Cruise Lines that 67-year old Edelgard Carney went overboard 200 miles south of U.S. waters. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the task of finding the body of the elderly California resident now lies with the Victoria Search and Rescue [...]
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