Cruise Port Icy Strait Point (ISP), Alaska

Icy Strait Point is a popular nature port of call on Chichagof Island that opened in 2004. The facilities are only open when cruise ships are visiting. It was developed by the native Tlingits and is focused on celebrating the areas history, nature and the Tlingit culture. It is the ideal location for exploring wildlifeContinue reading “Cruise Port Icy Strait Point (ISP), Alaska”

Todays Poster • Belize City

Belize sits on the east coast of Central America behind the worlds second largest coral reef. The official language is English and its institutions and language reflect its history as a British colony. Founded on a system of basic democracy formally called the Public Meeting with a set of regulations referred to as Burnaby’s Code formalized inContinue reading “Todays Poster • Belize City”

Cruise Port Mykonos, Greece

Mykonos or Mikonos The Greek islands attract people from all over the world and the most popular of these pieces of paradise is Mykonos. It features an exciting nightlife and a cosmopolitan atmosphere that attracts visitors of all ages who come for a number of reasons. The island is famous for partying, relaxation, picturesque villagesContinue reading “Cruise Port Mykonos, Greece”

Drawn To Falling Water Part 1

There is something about the sights and sounds of falling water in nature that seems to attract us. It isn’t unusual for us to have hiked for miles and even taken long air trips just to experience a particular waterfall. Maybe it is a combination of the pure power of falling water combined with aContinue reading “Drawn To Falling Water Part 1”

A Guide To Cruise Loyalty Programs

Just like airlines and hotels, cruise companies want you to be a frequent customer and they have developed a number of plans to entice you to keep coming back. With names like The Captain’s Club, Mariner Society and Latitudes they generally structure their programs so the more you come back the more status you attainContinue reading “A Guide To Cruise Loyalty Programs”

Todays Poster • Christiansted St. Croix

This Christiansted landmark church was built as the Dutch Reformed Church sometime before 1740 with the tower added in the early 1800’s. Later it was reconsecrated as the Christiansted Lutheran Church around 1835. The exterior of the building retains much of its original Dutch Renaissance appearance today. Known as the Steeple Church it was theContinue reading “Todays Poster • Christiansted St. Croix”