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By: Brittany Chrusciel · March 4, 2023

Best Things to See and Do on Mackinac Island, Michigan

Have you been to Mackinac Island or know how to pronounce Mackinac? Hint: Say “mack-in-aw" not "mack-in-ack". If you haven't been ...

By: Sherry Laskin · January 7, 2023

Holland America has big plans to add more and longer cruises to Alaska in 2024. Nome, Alaska. Nome! For five years, I have been trying to find ...

By: Sherry Laskin · August 16, 2022

You're finally going to plan that long-awaited Alaska cruise. One question I'm often asked is, "do I need a passport for an Alaska ...

By: Theresa Russell · August 6, 2022

One of the most exciting excursions to take on an Alaska cruise is to go whale watching. I have been fortunate to take whale-watching tours ...

By: Sherry Laskin · May 25, 2022

If your cruise includes a day at Icy Strait Point, you’re in for a treat. Choosing the best things to do in Icy Strait Point, Alaska can be ...

By: Sherry Laskin · April 9, 2022

What to pack for an Alaska cruise, especially for first-timers, can be a little challenging. Maybe your Alaska cruise is on a small ship ...

By: Sherry Laskin · October 21, 2021

Here are the best things to do in Ketchikan, especially if you have only one day in port. Where to eat, adventure activities and other ...

By: Dori Saltzman · October 12, 2021

We awakened to a sunny day in Ketchikan, the last port on our Majestic Princess Alaska cruise. One of the rainiest cities in the state, was a ...

By: Dori Saltzman · October 5, 2021

If your Alaska cruise includes a day at the small town of Skagway, Alaska, you'll find some of the most spectacular scenery and amazing variety ...