About Holly

After moving from California to Alaska in 1999 with her husband and 2 children, she and her family decided to stay put. She loves to travel, and has traveled all over the state. During summer time, she is either out and about fishing and camping with her family or busy with her 3 amazing Rhodesian Ridgebacks and dog shows. She brings in light and the unique perspective of traveling in Alaska with family.

Decisions – Decisions; how to choose an Alaskan Vacation.

helicopter glacier hikeFirst; Choose what your adventure would excite you the best, this is where your dreams come true. Did you want to fish Alaska, view bears, marvel at North Americas’ tallest mountain as you sore around it on a flight seeing tour?  Would you like to see whales? Continue reading

2012 Alaska Cruise Schedule

We have gathered the up-to-date information for the 2012 Alaska cruise schedules for the cruise liners such as; Princess Cruises, Holland America Lines, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises and Regent Seven Seas for your convenience. All of these cruise departures are one-way in nature. The northbound departures are from Vancouver, BC, and the southbound departures are from Seward, Alaska or Whittier, Alaska. Continue reading

New Half Day Cruise to…. Surprise Glacier!

Surprise GlacierWhere to begin this day cruise blog?  Waking up, the drive in, or the fantastic breakfast we had at The Inn at Whittier. Let’s begin with the easiest part, the timing of this new Major Marine Surprise Glacier Cruise. It runs later in the morning, which gave us more passage times through the Whittier Tunnel. At 5:15 pm, the cruise ending is just as convenient in the early evening.  Continue reading