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Skagway and Mazatlán on the Same Ship
In a unique cruising experience, you can board the Norwegian Encore® in Seattle and not disembark until reaching Mazatlán, Mexico, three weeks later—all while enjoying diverse weather and scenery. This journey combines the stunning beauty of Alaska with the sun-soaked beaches of Mexico, perfect for the traveler seeking convenience without constant repacking..
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Yes, Travel Advisors Have Travel Issues, Too!
As I write this, I’m at a conference in Ft. Lauderdale, running on just over 3 hours sleep, after a 21-hour day yesterday getting here. And it’s a bit of a story. So here we go: Scott’s story of woe (tongue firmly in cheek). I as at my BNI Networking meeting yesterday morning when I … Read more
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Fall Canada & New England Cruises 2026: Plan Early with Norwegian Rewards
I can still picture standing on the Waterfront promenade of Norwegian Escape as we slipped down the Hudson at dusk. Manhattan’s skyline glittered behind us, a trail of light fading in the wake. Ahead stretched a week of harbors, cobblestones, and crisp October air. That moment taught me something I’ve shared with countless clients since: … Read more
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Why Spring 2026 Planning Starts in September (And Mexican Riviera Is the Smart Person’s Caribbean)
“Isn’t it too early to think about spring cruises? It’s only September.” 🤔 I hear this question every September, and it highlights a common misunderstanding about spring cruise planning. This misstep often leads families to miss out on the best warm-weather opportunities while others scramble for overpriced Caribbean inventory. Spring 2026 planning doesn’t start when … Read more
5 min readWhy Big Box Travel Booking Fails Alaska Planning
Three months ago, a family approached me after booking their Alaska cruise through Costco Travel. They secured a fantastic price on a 7-day Alaska cruise—exactly what they thought they wanted. However, as their departure date drew near, they delved deeper into their itinerary and realized they might have made different choices had they fully understood … Read more
5 min readWhy Alaska 2026 Planning Starts Now (Not Next Spring)
I used to think Alaska cruise planning followed the same timeline as Caribbean bookings. Boy, was I wrong! 😲 Last week, Norwegian announced their Alaska 2027 ship deployments, and it hit me just how dramatically different Alaska planning really is. While most people are thinking, “I’ll book Alaska next spring when I’m ready to travel,” … Read more
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