Alaska

Through the years, as more and more people have discovered the joys of travel, select cities around the world have tried to reign in what they view as overtourism. They …

In September 2023, Virgin Voyages announced that the launch of its fourth “lady ship,” Brilliant Lady, would be delayed. Like when other sailings had to be put off,* Virgin Voyages …

I’ve been a member of National Car Rental’s Emerald Club for about 25 years (Ugh, Really? 25 years?) (Note from Sharon – when did I marry such an old man? …

If there’s one thing I’ve learned during my many years of traveling, it’s that all travelers are not equal. Obviously, some travelers have more money than others. Others have just …

In June 2020, The Alaska National Guard undertook an unannounced training exercise near the Wilderness Trail. This would typically go unnoticed, but the mission’s scope and the target were of …

The cruise industry in the U.S. is still at a standstill, although there’s hope that they could begin again sometime this summer. Well, cruises that go to the Caribbean, Mexico, …

Going on an international trip is very exciting but it can also be very expensive. Using a credit card to pay for purchases when traveling internationally is often the best …

Most cruising enthusiasts have been chomping at the bit for cruises to be given the green light to start sailing again, hopefully sometime in 2021. Unfortunately, for those who enjoy …

When booking an airline ticket, you’ll have to choose between several airlines. How do you decide?  Maybe you always fly with one airline because you have status with them, or …

When the Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) dropped its No Sail Order and issued a framework for resuming safe and responsible cruise ship passenger operations in late October, …