Nothing quite prepares you for seeing the northern lights in person. The colors and movements are hypnotizing, graceful, and mysterious, and they have captivated people for millennia. If seeing the northern lights is a bucket list item, know that 2024 is an especially...
Alaska
Experiencing the Northern Lights in Alaska and Beyond
If you want the chance to “catch the Lights”, contact us and we will design an adventure for you that is as exciting, memorable, and brilliant as the Lights themselves.
Alaska Yacht Vacation: Client Review
Thank you, Denise for your 3-year effort to realize our long-planned Scenic cruise. Even before our cruise set sail, your guidance was so helpful regarding COVID protocols, Canadian access forms and luggage options. You were always accessible and ready with required...
Alaska cruises: Sailing during peak versus shoulder season
Towering snowcapped mountains, massive glaciers, and wildlife at every turn. There’s a reason why Alaska is one of the most beloved cruise destinations in the world. Just imagine waking up every morning from the luxury and comfort of your balcony stateroom taking in...
Alaska is re-opening. Here are our top picks for land-based adventure.
There is good news when it comes to Alaska travel! Recently the state has lessened travel restrictions by allowing for land vacations without a mandatory quarantine. Instead, you can visit and travel by presenting proof of a negative Covid test upon arrival...
Top Things to do on an Alaska Family Vacation
Just imagine waking up surrounded by stunning glaciers, seeing whales from the luxury and comfort of your cruise ship stateroom, all while being transported from one coastal town to the next. Or envision riding the majestic Alaska Railroad, enjoying lunch while...
Thinking about an Alaska cruise? Then here are 4 insider tips to remember
Alaska is the place to fulfill your soul’s desire for adventure. If you want to be rejuvenated by breathtaking scenery, wildlife viewing, and once-in-a-lifetime excursions, this is the place to go. Problem is, there are a million itineraries for Alaska, and it can get...
Is Alaska calling you? Here are some epic experiences that will inspire you
Alaska is huge. From the state’s panhandle in the southeast to the Aleutian Islands in the west, it spreads roughly the length of Jacksonville, Florida to San Francisco, California. With Alaska’s size comes endless opportunities for exploring, and autumn is the ideal...
10 Exhilarating Alaskan Activities
What better place for an active adventure than natural Alaska. Here you can stay active amidst stunning natural beauty every day of your vacation. We've compiled a list of some very exhilarating options that will take you away from the every day. 1) Combine a...
Enjoy a Dog Sledding Adventure in Alaska
Husky sled dog portrait on the sea ice, Baffin bay, Nunavut, Canada. You’ve watched the Iditarod on television, and loved every minute. The iconic sled dog race that runs 1,150 miles from Anchorage to Nome is one of the most compelling sporting events in the world. In...
Experiencing the Northern Lights in Alaska
Amazing, breathtaking, extraordinary, fantastic, spectacular... There simply aren't enough superlatives to properly describe the Northern Lights and how you will feel when experiencing them for the first time. The vibrant colors lighting up the wide northern sky...
About Denise
My goal is to simplify travel-planning through an equal exchange process where I acquire your ideas and expectations for your trip relieving you of the worry, hassle, stress and time that accompanies Do-It-Yourself planning. Recent Posts
Is Flying Still a Safe Choice? The Experts Weigh In
There have been several news stories recently about air travel incidents, from a radar disruption in Newark, the overturned landing at Toronto, and the midair collision near Washington, DC. These events are disturbing and scary, and they might have you wondering if...
Questions about airport security rules? Now you can text the TSA
Preparing for your flight takes careful planning, and it’s easy to be caught off guard with all the rules on what you can and cannot bring on the flight, or what type of ID is accepted. Fortunately, TSA recently implemented a way to text your questions before you fly....
Traveling with Young Children: A Joy or a Chore?
You may be tempted to put vacations on hold when you have a baby or a toddler, thinking it’s more effort than it’s worth. From personal experience, we’re here to say a vacation with young kiddos can be relaxing, rewarding, and fun with the right planning. Young...
REAL ID required for airport screenings beginning in May: What you need to know
The REAL ID Act has been around for nearly 20 years, with the goal of standardizing driver’s licenses and ID cards across all U.S. states. If you recall seeing REAL ID signs near TSA checkpoints a few years ago, it’s because full enforcement was previously scheduled...
How to have an enjoyable river cruise: A first timer’s guide
River cruises offer a boutique way to immerse yourself in a variety of countries and experiences. Unlike ocean cruises, the smaller ships allow you to disembark close to walkable, inland city centers, giving you more time to take an excursion or explore on your own....