Experience Amazing Alaska with Princess Cruises

When you first feel the urge to experience Alaska, it’s hard to let it go. A photograph of a glacier can take your breath away, so you can only imagine how powerful the real thing will be. Imagine raising your gaze to see how high the mountains rise and listening to tales of explorers and adventurers who trekked through this wild land. Once you feel that connection to Alaska, it’s time to make that bucket list dream a reality.

The question then becomes, what’s the best way to experience what is a once-in-a-lifetime destination? For many, the answer is a land/cruise tour – and no one does it better than Princess cruises. With over fifty years of experience sailing the region, a variety of cruises from 7 to 14 days long – plus a top-rated Voyage of the Glaciers cruise that sails 500 miles further north across the Gulf of Alaska – Travel Weekly readers have voted Princess the “Best Cruise Line in Alaska” sixteen times. Read more

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Chateaux, Rivers, and Wine – Romance on a Viking River Cruise

The vineyards in Sauternes produce some of the finest wine in the world – and guests on this Viking River Cruise learn how their prized wines are made.

If you love the idea of spending a week with your partner, exploring vineyards, experiencing some of the finest wine in the world, and enjoying the beautiful countryside of France along the way, then a river cruise through the French wine region of Bordeaux may be the perfect romantic vacation you’re looking for!

This 8-day Viking River cruise through Bordeaux – a region synonymous with fine wine and finer living – offers many “bucket list” experiences for wine lovers, all while leisurely sailing past romantic castles and the stunning countryside of France. Read more

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Five Tips for a Great Cruise

If you’re thinking about setting sail on your very first cruise, you’re planning an awesome vacation experience – if it’s done right! While cruising may feel a little “different” to you, as with any vacation, planning ahead is the best way to make sure you have smooth sailing throughout your trip. Here are a few things to think about. Read more

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Happy New Year! It’s Time to Book Your 2023 Vacation!

Welcome 2023! If you’re like many folks, as you put away those holiday decorations, thoughts of travel this year may be dancing in your heads. And you’ll have lots of company, as the weeks following the holiday season are typically when the vast majority of people plan their vacations for the year, and as travel continues its tremendous post-pandemic rebound, this year will likely be no different.

Which brings me to the topic for today. One of the most frequent travel questions that I get – especially at the beginning of a new year – is “when is the best time to book”?  Read more

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Planning a Cruise? Don’t be Afraid of Seasickness!

Nothing can ruin a vacation faster than not feeling well – no matter what the cause – and for those who have never cruised, a common concern when considering a cruise is the potential for sea sickness. As someone who is in fact, prone to seasickness, I’m here to tell you that you CAN still cruise and have a fabulous time! There are, however, some things you’ll want to plan in advance, so that getting sick once you’re onboard doesn’t interfere with your cruise. Read more

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