A Waterfall In Skagway, Alaska

A favorite port in Alaska is Ketchikan and while it was originally the jumping off location to the Klondike gold rush, today it is a new boom town based on cruising. The town offers a number of activities and excursions, but if you don’t mind a little hiking there is a location only two milesContinue reading “A Waterfall In Skagway, Alaska”

Audubon Birds of Prey Center Near Orlando

Meet some birds of prey at the Audubon Birds of Prey Center near Orlando Florida. A great educational experience for all ages. If you live near to Orlando or are visiting for several days, take a couple of hours to visit the Audubon Birds of Prey Center located in the metropolitan Orlando area. It’s near theContinue reading “Audubon Birds of Prey Center Near Orlando”

Skagway, Alaska A Port Of Call

Spending a Day in a Gold Rush Town Skagway is a popular port of call on many Alaska cruise itineraries. With a population that fluctuates between 700 in winter and 2,000 in summer it is easy to see what drives the economy. While Skagway is small and a bit isolated that doesn’t mean there isn’tContinue reading “Skagway, Alaska A Port Of Call”

Visiting Hubbard Glacier Alaska

Cruising Up To Hubbard Glacier Hubbard Glacier is truly a stunning natural wonder and something everyone should try and plan seeing when visiting Alaska. Hubbard Glacier is a glacier located in eastern Alaska and western Yukon. It’s 76 miles long, 7 miles wide at its front, and has a height of up to 600 feetContinue reading “Visiting Hubbard Glacier Alaska”

The Island Of Maui Hawaii

The Cruise Port Of Lahaina Lahaina is the cruise port of call for the gorgeous island of Maui, a port famous for its miles of beautiful white sand beaches. Lahaina has excellent shopping in a central area famous for its galleries. The tender landing is near to a beach with plenty of beach shops andContinue reading “The Island Of Maui Hawaii”

Chimney Rock, North Carolina

Featuring an iconic geological landmark, Chimney Rock State Park is located in the mountains of western North Carolina. Sitting above the Broad River and the small tourist town of Chimney Rock, the park is popular for its miles of hiking trails and Chestnut Falls. It was also the location for shooting the more recent movieContinue reading “Chimney Rock, North Carolina”