Alaska Cruise/Day at Sea
We had a wonderful, much needed, restful day at sea. Now that doesn’t mean there was nothing to do. There were more things to do than we could possibly do. So we had to pick and choose.
We took the ‘Behind the Scenes Kitchen Tour’. We found out that on our ship 8500 pounds of meat, [...]
Alaska Cruise/On Board the Zaandam
We took a taxi from our hotel to Pier 91 where the Zaandam was waiting for us. Checking in at the pier went very smooth with a very short line. After on board we explored the ship a little and then it was time to set sail. We watched as the Seattle skyline dissappeared behind [...]
Seattle: Before the Alaska Cruise
Seattle is really a great place to explore before your cruise. So if you go on a cruise that departs from Seattle be sure to plan time to soak up a little of all Seattle has to offer. Make sure you have great walking shoes because everything seems to be uphill.
Oh, and I forgot to [...]
Alaska Cruise/Pioneer Square
We walked down and up to Pioneer Square. Many hills in Seattle. I don’t really know why it is called Pioneer Square because it is not a square. The area is filled with historical buildings more than 100 years old, quaint restaurants, art galleries, antique shops, a huge toy store and night clubs. When you walk [...]
Alaska Pictures and Cruise Reviews Coming
Check back with me in the next few weeks for Alaska cruise reviews and lots of pictures from Alaska. I will be sharing these soon.
WHAT SIZE CRUISE SHIP IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
What size cruise ship is best for you?
Here you can take a look at what to expect from each of the different size ships.
The Big Ships Carry 2,000- to 4,000+ Passengers
Pros
• Activities aplenty, from newlywed games to computer classes.
• Multiple swimming pools; some offer adult only or children only pools.
• Plenty of balcony cabins to choose from.
• Huge casinos [...]
Vacation Tips on Tipping
VACATION TIPS ON TIPPING
It’s understandable that many people are unsure what to tip at a hotel while on vacation.
Here are some guidelines that may help on your next vacation.
Valet parking. Don’t tip a hotel staff member who opens a guest’s car door at the hotel entrance or parks the car in a valet lot. The [...]
Honeymooning on a Cruise Ship
Each year, thousands of couples make the decision to get married. If you are planning on becoming one of those individuals, then it is likely that you and your new spouse will plan a honeymoon. When it comes to selecting a honeymoon destination, you have a number of options to choose from.
Honeymoons are often thought [...]
GREAT SNOWFALL FOR WORLD CUP SNOWBOARD COMPETITION
Colorado had some heavy snowfalls recently, and Telluride, Colorado already has a 32″ base. Crews are already working the mountains to prepare it for the opening on November 24 and to ensure that they are ready to welcome the WORLD CUP SNOWBOARD COMPETITION, December 18-20. This will be the final qualifying event before the Winter [...]
Best Holiday Travel Tips
Christmas Travel Tips.
So you want to go visit Grandma for the holidays while having a wonderful trip with your kids.
Here are a few holiday travel tips to help you do that.
1) Plan ahead. Schedule your flights, hotels and car reservations as much in advance as possible. Prices escalate during the holidays because of greater [...]