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Alaska Summer 2026 pricing
Just finished doing our price checks for the Alaska 2026 season and we're seeing a LOT of open inventory still with a handful of cruise lines. Holland America seems to be the pack leader when it comes to full ships, as we're not seeing a whole lot left compared to...
And we’ve got whales!
.. and lots of early season bubble netting One of the joys of living in Alaska is seeing our wildlife. Most of us who live in Southeast don't really go out on whale watches or any of the tours, since many residents have access to their own boats/kayaks/personal...
MSC Poesia arrives in Juneau
MSC Poesia has finally made it to Alaska! At first we weren't sure how Poesia would fare against other cruise ships coming up to Alaska, but we think the MSC Poesia will set her own marks, even though we'd rather sea Seascape up here! One of the biggest changes to...
Whats up with Tracy Arm?
In 2025, an earthquake caused a rock slide that caused major damage to Tracy Arm Fjord and forever changed the landscape around South Sawyer Glacier.
Making sense of bag fees when relocating to Panama
ne of the hardest things for travelers is buying an airline ticket. Airfares have become so complex with algorithms & AI that its no longer browsing a site (or calling a travel agent like us), picking out a time, airline, and going with the fare. Now its a...
MSC Poesia Alaska 2026 Upgrades
MSC is making some changes to the MSC Poesia before she heads to Alaska... As Alaska's newest cruise line, MSC is making waves by adding our state to their portfolio, however they're not quite giving us their best. Instead of Dvinia or one of the...
Thanksgiving 2025 – What to Expect
Things are changing all around us. Customer service isn't what it used to be. Companies are gutting staff where they can, using automation and AI to perform tasks that a human once did. And its showing.To start, I'm expecting the next few days to be pretty...
Government Shutdown Tips
2025 US Government Shutdown Tips 6 November 2025 So here we are again. Congress is fighting and the government is technically shut down, meaning lots of folks aren't getting their paychecks. This includes TSA Agents and Air Traffic Control and it has a direct affects...
Stop getting stuck on hold
Travel Agents save your sanity, not just money! One of the biggest questions we get is: why should you book my flights when I'm fully capable and know how to do it? True - airlines and online agencies have made it remarkably easy to book travel. But what they haven't...
Alaska Airlines & Partner Earning in 2026
How is Alaska going to handle partner earning in 2026? Starting January 1st, Alaska Airlines will undertake its largest change to its frequent flyer plan in its history. As the company continues to absorb Hawaiian Airlines into the mix, the airline is changing how...