Interested in glaciers? An Alaskan cruise adventure is a great way to discover the wonder of glaciers. The word glacier comes from French via the Vulgar Latin glacia, and ultimately from Latin glacies meaning ice. The corresponding area of study is called glaciology (more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glacier). Another great place to learn about glaciers is http://nsidc.org/glaciers/ where you…
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Information about Alaska for cruise passengers.
Princess Cruises Alaska Cruisetours
Denali National Park | Alaska See the Alaska rarely seen by others during this fully escorted land tour. Visit unforgettable destinations such as the six-million acre Denali National Park or the gold-rush town of Fairbanks. Alaska…nothing in the lower 48 compares. With a Cruisetour, you’ll witness first-hand the heroic, historic and romantic scenery of this…
The Towns of Alaska’s Panhandle
Towns of Alaska Panhandle The vastness and diversity of Alaska simply can’t be captured in a few words or images. Even the relatively compact southeastern portion of the state – a 500-mile-long panhandle nestled between British Columbia to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west – defies easy description. This is where cruise…
Princess launches unpublished Alaska cruisetours
Greetings! This just in from our cruise rep at Princess: 2 new cruisetours added to the Alaska sale. As reported last week at USA TODAY Cruise Log, it was reported that there are cruise deals but they are going fast. One hot deal that has been sizzling up the cruise market is the Princess Cruises…