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Holland America’s Westerdam hits ice in Alaska

Holland America’s Westerdam hits ice in Alaska
Holland America’s 1,916-passenger ms Westerdam sustained damage after striking a large piece of ice while maneuvering through Alaska’s Yakutat Bay, south of Kluane National Park.
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AdventureSmith Explorations Cites Trend of Combining Land-Based Extensions With Small Ship Cruising In Such …
Contact: Todd SmithAdventureSmith ExplorationsEmail: ToddAdventureSmithExplorations.com Tel: 800 728-2875 / 530 583-1775Website: www.AdventureSmithExplorations.comAdventureSmith Explorations Cites Trend of Combining Land-Based ExtensionsWith Small Ship Cruising In Such Destinations as Patagonia, Alaska and AustraliaTAHOE CITY, CA, May 12, 2011 Combining surf and turf …
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Adventure travel with the Alaska Marine Highway

Adventure begins with a trip on the Alaska Marine Highway. Bring a bicycle or a kayak and explore the backroads and scenic fjords along the route.
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Sleeping aboard an Alaska ferry is an adventure unto itself. Learn more about cabins and other options for spending the night on Alaska Marine Highway vessels.
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How much can a college student make working in alaska over the summer?

Question by Kimberly: How much can a college student make working in alaska over the summer?
My family took a cruise to alaska last summer, and there were college students working everywhere. Once I start college, I’m going to need money and a good summer job. How much can a college student expect to make working in alaska, and how do you get into doing it in the first place?

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Answer by JimSMOKESPOTS
There are people in Alaska?

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Humans flock to peep birds and, oh, so much more during shorebird fest Welcome Shorebirders!

Humans flock to peep birds and, oh, so much more during shorebird fest Welcome Shorebirders!
To a fisherman or early-season tourist driving by on the Homer Spit, people in rain parkas, hats and gloves peering off at the distance through ginormous spotting scopes might seem bizarre.
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sat may 7 BON VOYAGE — MAUI
MAUI, Hawaii –It’s one thing to see the arcing body of a humpback whale rise out of the ocean and splash down from a beach or a tour boat. But the experience is much more awesome when you’re perched in a kayak close enough to hear and get a whiff of the beast.
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In Sitka, water seen as new cash source

In Sitka, water seen as new cash source
JUNEAU, Alaska – East of downtown Sitka, a lone pipe juts out of the ground amid a waterfront industrial park, waiting for the tankers that may someday come and take pure water from Alaska to parch…
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In Sitka, freshwater seen as new cash source
CHRIS STEIN Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska East of downtown Sitka, a lone pipe juts out of the ground amid a waterfront industrial park, waiting for the tankers that may someday come and take pure water from Alaska to parched countries around the world. But other than plans and a pipe, Sitka has little to show for its five-year effort to export billions of gallons of its fresh water to …
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The Sitka Summer Music Festival Celebrates 40 Years
Sitka, AK – – The Sitka Summer Music Festival celebrates its 40th Anniversary this year, June 3-24, 2011. Sitka is situated on remote Baranof Island in the Southeastern portion of the state.Since the Festival is celebrating the 40th season and since Paul Rosenthal, the Festival’s founder and Artistic Director will be retiring, the Festival is marking the occasion with almost twice as many …
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The Worm: The curious misplaced beard with a White House diet
They found bin Laden, but they can’t find this guy?: East Wenatcheeite Gary Weddle, who teaches middle-school science in Ephrata, last week chopped off the beard he’d cultivated since the 9/11 attacks. He’d vowed not to shave until Osama bin Laden was caught or killed, and the end of his long years of whiskerdom echoed throughout the news media. But there’s always some confusion when a little …
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How to get the best Caribbean or Alaska cruise deal?

Question by zilch: How to get the best Caribbean or Alaska cruise deal?
The Caribbean and Alaska cruise probably are the most attractive to the people. Do you know how to get the best reliable cruise price including from where and when to begin make a reservation?

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Answer by The Cruise Ladies
You should contact a few travel agents and get some suggestions. You will want to find an agent that offers guidance and is not aggressive or pushy. When you are booking a cruise it is best to book early. As a Cruise Travel Agency owner, I can tell you that it requires many questions and then some work to get the best cruise for each client. There is no one size fits all. I try to ask questions that will help me suggest what I think is best for the cruiser. I work with my clients from start to finish and answer all their questions. It does not cost more to work with an agent when you are booking a cruise. Cruise lines rely on agents to do the work for them and bring the bookings to them. A good agent should explain any fees they have and any cancellation or penalties you will incur. I offer my guests all the cruise lines and am not pushy or aggressive, I look to build relationships not just a one time sale. Many agents work on the same principal. You will want to check out a few and find the one that suits you

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