Alaska Governor Signs Two More Bills Into Law (ABC Alaska News)
Alaska State Governor, in Juneau, signing two new bills into law on Monday, July 16, 2007....more...Selecting a European cruise (Austin American-Statesman)
For cruise lines, Europe is the new Alaska. Its popularity is soaring, and for good reason....more... Your memories of the Cold War (BBC News)
As the row between London and Moscow continues BBC News website readers recall the original Cold War....more... White House Blocks Ship Speed Limits Meant to Protect Whales (Environment News Service)
WASHINGTON, DC , July 16, 2007 (ENS) - A government plan for ship speed limits to protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales is being held up by White House officials due to opposition by foreign shipping interests, according to Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, PEER, a national organization of workers in natural resource agencies....more... Michael W Smith to Sail on FirstEver Fan Cruise (Christian Today)
Legendary Christian artist Michael W Smith sets sail on his firstever fan cruise this Saturday when he heads to Alaska on a ship packed with hundreds of fans...more... The 10 best adventure travel bargains of 2007 (USA Today)
What does value mean for adventure travel? It certainly entails paying a reasonable price, but it also means choosing an outfitter that's experienced, safety-conscious, and respectful of the environment and culture encountered on the trip. When I'm climbing a mountain or rafting a river with a company, I want to believe my guides know what they're doing, the equipment is reliable, and they aren't ......more... News from around the world (Los Angeles Times)
No. 1 domestic airline ...more... New Home, New Name for Cruise West's Spirit of Nantucket (SYS-CON Media)
Following the announcement that the Spirit of Nantucket will be repositioned to Alaska in 2008, the small-ship cruise line Cruise West has renamed it to befit its new home. Next year, the 102-guest ship will ply the waters of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, and, given this itinerary, the name will be officially changed to Spirit of Glacier Bay. A rechristening will occur in Seattle spring ......more... Holland America's New ms Eurodam Joins ms Maasdam for 2008 Canada/New England Cruises (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Holland America Line's newest ship, the Signature-class ms Eurodam, makes its North American debut sailing Canada and New England cruises in 2008 and also introducing Quebec City as the line's new homeport....more... |