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The Rich Tlingit Culture of the Inside Passage

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

Visitors to the towns along the Alaskan Inside Passage have long been impressed by the richness and complexity of the local Tlingit culture.  The Tlingit people are an indigenous group whose original territory encompassed large sections of coastal Alaska, British Columbia, and the Yukon.
The multifaceted culture and compelling artistic traditions of the Tlingit are, in [...]

Misty Fjords: The Hidden Gem of the Inside Passage

Sunday, April 4th, 2010

Many will tell you that Glacier Bay is the must-see destination along the Inside Passage of southern Alaska, and it is, without a doubt, one of the most spectacular spots you will ever visit, with majestic peaks towering up to a mind-blowing 15,000 feet above sea level within just a few miles of the coastline.
But [...]

2010 Alaskan Cruises Now on Sale

Sunday, September 20th, 2009

That’s right, 2010 Alaskan cruises are now on sale for all 6 major cruise lines operating in Alaska (Princess, Holland America, Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, NCL, and Carnival).  So if you’ve been wanting to see Alaska, now is the time to call your travel agent and book at the lowest possible prices!
In past years, cruises for [...]

Canadian Transit Visas Required for some Alaskan Cruise Passengers

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

Many people planning on taking an Alaskan cruise while visiting North America are unaware that Candian transit visas are often required on Alaskan cruises for foreign nationals.  As a rule of thumb, if you are required to have a tourist visa to visit Canada, then you will need to get a Canadian visa for an [...]