Vacation Blues Episode Thirteen – Marseille, France

Vacation Blues Episode Thirteen – Marseille, France

As the gateway to Provence and the south of France, Marseille is an exciting cosmopolitan port and a popular stop on European cruise itineraries. With a busy harbor and vibrant urban energy, Marseilles appeals to visitors seeking a genuine South of France experience....

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Vacation Blues Episode Twelve – Québec City

Vacation Blues Episode Twelve – Québec City

Episodes 6 and 7 of this series showcased Montréal and Havre-Saint-Pierre respectively, two gems along the St. Lawrence River in Canada. In this episode, we’d like to showcase yet another. Travel with us as we discover Québec City and share the highlights of this...

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Vacation Blues Episode Ten –  Nice, France

Vacation Blues Episode Ten – Nice, France

Welcome to the French Riviera aka Cote d'Azur! Any trip to the Côte d'Azur should begin with a stop in Nice, France overlooking the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean. Capital of the French Riviera, Nice is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world....

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Vacation Blues Episode Nine – Hamburg, Germany

Vacation Blues Episode Nine – Hamburg, Germany

Nestled along the banks of the Elbe River lies Hamburg, one of Germany’s most cosmopolitan cities. Renowned cultural venues, striking architecture marvels both modern and ancient, museums, shopping, and dining districts all contribute to the subtle appeal of the...

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Vacation Blues Episode Eight – Jamaica

Vacation Blues Episode Eight – Jamaica

Cruising to Jamaica will delight your senses the moment the coast comes into view. It is a trip full of exciting adventures to choose from. It’s easy to catch the thrilling spirit and vibe of Jamaica when you sail into one of the five ports and begin the journey of a...

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“Shannon was also instrumental in assisting our company to expand into a new port of operation, Ketchikan. Prior to 2003, we only conducted tours in the SE Alaska ports of Juneau and Sitka. She worked with us to identify the best local tour businesses to partner with, to facilitate our entry into the community, and she helped us to develop a tour product that would be attractive to visitors to Ketchikan. The successful launch of our Best of Ketchikan by Land & Sea tour enabled us to establish the foot-hold we needed to move ahead in developing the other tour programs we now operate in this very busy port.”

— John Dunlap, Vice President, Allen Marine Tours