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Cruise recap from Coral Princess sea day while cruising in Glacier National Park.
Coral Princess – #FollowmeatSea Day 7 Today is day 7 of our Alaska cruise tour which started on land and will finish on the sea. The mantra for the day is “glaciers advance, glaciers retreat.” Today it is all about Glacier Bay. The Coral Princess delivers us to this famous land. Glacier Bay is a…
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What is the Princess Cruises Ultimate Ship Tour #FollowMeAtSea
Princess Cruises offers many exciting onboard activities. One activity that has caused a big buzz is the “Ultimate Ship Tour.” Passengers wishing to have access to behind-the-scenes areas will love the rare glimpse into the operations of the ship. Today I was treated by Princess Cruises to the Ultimate Ship Tour on the Coral Princess. Visits…
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Day 6 Princess Cruises #FollowMeAtSea Coral Princess
The journey continues. What a day we had to get to the Coral Princess so we can greet Day 6. A wonderful stop at an Alaskan homesteader’s property for a story and a tour of the grounds was followed by a stop in Talkeetna, Alaska. After a quick stroll through Talkeetna, our group headed to…
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Day 5 Princess Cruises #FollowMeAtSea trains to the Coral Princess
After a delightful stay at the Princess Mt. McKinley Wilderness Lodge, our #FollowMeAtSea group heads to the ship. However before we step onto the ship we have a day of exciting travel. Our first stop is Trapper Creek where we meet with a wonderful local with a great Alaskan story, Joanne Porterfield. This popular…
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Alaska Cruistour Princess Wilderness Lodge
Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Gateway to Denali The only Alaska tour company that has custom-built wilderness lodges expressly for its cruisetour guests, Princess owns and operates five lodges that are unique in the industry for combining upscale accommodations and amenities with dramatic riverside locations and renowned service levels. Today we board our coach to…
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Day 2 and 3 Princess Cruises #FollowMeAtSea Denali
Denali National Park We arrived via the Alaska Railroad (a four hour train ride from Fairbanks.) The Princess Cruises domed train cars always are on the back where their signature caboose-styled platform allows guests to get outside and see Alaska. We are staying at the Princess Denali Wilderness Lodge conveniently located at the entrance to Denali…
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Princess Cruises Day 2 #FollowMeAtSea Fairbanks and the Midnight Sun
Yesterday the #FollowMeAtSea group kicked off our 11 day land and sea tour in Fairbanks, Alaska. I got to meet my Twitter friends in person and their guests along with the incredible staff that went out of their way to treat us to a fantastic dinner. We are part of an escorted group tour which allows us…
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Princess Cruises Alaska Twitter expedition begins
Thanks Princess for hosting this Twitter travel tour. Day 1. Today we begin the journey. Leaving on Alaskan Air from John Wayne Airport to Fairbanks. Already some of the group has arrived, the rest of the group is en-route. I really enjoy the seemless process that Princess Cruises is known for. Upon arrival in Fairbanks,…
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Glaciers and nature the Alaska dream cruise
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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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…
