Alaska

If there’s one thing I’ve learned during my many years of traveling, it’s that all travelers are not equal. Obviously, some travelers have more money than others. Others have just…

You should always sign up for airline frequent flyer programs. First of all, it’s free. In addition, having your information on file with the airline saves time when making a…

When you check in for a flight, either by printing a boarding pass on your computer or by using a mobile device, you’re provided with a boarding group. This lets…

I’ve been a member of National Car Rental’s Emerald Club for over 20 years (Ugh, Really? 20 years?) (Note from Sharon – when did I marry such an old man?…

In June 2020, The Alaska National Guard undertook an unannounced training exercise near the Wilderness Trail. This would typically go unnoticed, but the mission’s scope and the target were of…

The cruise industry in the U.S. is still at a standstill, although there’s hope that they could begin again sometime this summer. Well, cruises that go to the Caribbean, Mexico,…

Going on an international trip is very exciting but it can also be very expensive. Using a credit card to pay for purchases when traveling internationally is often the best…

Most cruising enthusiasts have been chomping at the bit for cruises to be given the green light to start sailing again, hopefully sometime in 2021. Unfortunately, for those who enjoy…

When booking an airline ticket, you’ll have to choose between several airlines. How do you decide?  Maybe you always fly with one airline because you have status with them, or…

When the Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) dropped its No Sail Order and issued a framework for resuming safe and responsible cruise ship passenger operations in late October,…