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Alfred asked:


Alaskan Cruises have become one of the most popular cruise destinations and Holland America has become one of the leaders in cruises to Alaska. With seven ships currently serving the Alaska cruise market, Holland America offers Alaskan cruises from May through September.

If you want to make sure you get the best price possible on an Alaskan cruise, then you should book during the winter months. You should avoid the months of December and January due to extreme winters in Alaska, but the months of October, March, and April are very nice months and are considered part of the off season for Alaskan cruises.

People go to Alaska to see wildlife for a reason, but you see it in many ways and in many circumstances,” said Erik Elvejord, spokesman for Holland America Line. “Don’t expect a lineup of bears when you hit the pier, or pods of whales everywhere the ship goes.” Seeing wildlife in Alaska while on a cruise is all about careful planning, Alaskans say

Experiencing Alaska adventure travel is a must for everyone and, fortunately, is a fairly inexpensive vacation choice. In addition to the magnificent beauty of the area, many people come to Alaska for hiking, hunting, fishing and so many other exciting outdoor activities. Experience Alaska in style via cruise, land and train in this spectacular glacial setting.

Small cruise ships only carry 200 or fewer passengers and they have many advantages. They are the perfect size for people that want an up close look at nature and don’t want to feel lost among the thousands of people on the ship. They have the most exotic itineraries, hit the unspoiled ports that don’t take larger ships, and provide a chance to actually get to know the other passengers since there are so few.

There is a chance that you could catch a glimpse of the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) at some point along your cruise, but the odds are definitely against it. You can increase your chances of witnessing the Northern Lights by including an inland tour that stops in Fairbanks or by scheduling your cruise at the very beginning or end of the season.

To get the best discount Alaska cruises it’s always better to take advice from professional cruise experts and specialists. They’ll help you to plan for the cruise line that’s best suited to your budget, personality and lifestyle.

There are even supervised activities for baby and little kids and teenagers, our Adventure Ocean Youth Program and the Fisher-Price Aqua Babies and Aqua Tots programs keep younger guests interested and entertained. And the service you get will be just as amazing on every ship.

NCL offers amenities like Wifi access, many different entertainment options, a fitness center, a spa, multiple luxurious dining rooms, a full bar, and much more. They have something for everybody and you will get to choose whether you want an ocean view room or not.

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Theo Alleyne asked:


The outbreak of Swine Flu in Mexico has caused many to go into a state of panic. As of today’s date, there are confirmed infected persons in Canada, Scotland, New Zealand, Spain, and Israel. In the U.S., confirmed infections have been noted in ten states.  Therefore, it should not be a surprise to anyone that Travel and Tourism will be at the mercy of this crisis.  Over the last three days, travelers cancelled their flights and land based all inclusive vacations citing concerns over Swine Flu.  While the cruise lines have suspended all stops to Mexico out of caution, their historical records indicate that the Cruise Lines are, and have always been, better prepared to respond to viral outbreaks when compared to land based destinations.

Since the 1970s the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a division of the U.S. Public Health Service, and the cruise industry established a good cooperative relationship through the establishment and implementation of a Vessel Sanitization Program (VSP).  The simple goal of the VSP is to assist the cruise ship industry to prevent and control the introduction, transmission, and spread of gastrointestinal illnesses (GI) on cruise ships.  The VSP is implemented through a program which consists of Inspection, Monitoring, Training, and Providing Education.

During an inspection, the CDC inspects the medical facilities, portable water systems, swimming pools and whirlpool spas, galleys and dining rooms, children activity center, hotel accommodations (rooms and suites), ventilation systems, and common areas of the ship.  The CDC utilizes electronic monitoring of illness on cruise ships, and must be notified of illness onboard prior to the ships arrival at a U.S. port.    Most importantly, all cruise lines must develop and maintain an Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP).  In the event of an outbreak, the cruise ship is required to increase daily cleaning and disinfection frequencies; stop high-risk activities, such as self-service buffet tables and handshaking; isolate ill people; collect clinical and/or environmental specimens for analysis; and provide daily updates to VSP that include case counts and reports of what the ship has done to establish control.

As you can see, the cruise line industry has been trained and prepared for more than thirty years to handle and manage infections like the Swine Flu.  In fact, some cruise lines have successful done so over the years.  In addition to all the precautions, all cruise ships, unlike many all inclusive vacations destinations, have medical infirmaries, with the appropriate staff to manage acute situations.  Additionally, to bridge the gap, cruise lines, and their agents, usually recommend the purchase of travel insurance to cover medical expenses, emergence air transportation, and other important items, in the unlikely event that illness interrupts your vacation.

Is your all inclusive vacation destination prepared to respond to the Swine Flu in a manner comparable to the cruise line industry? Cruising is the clearly the best vacation value.  If you disagree, I would love to hear from you.