Alaska
Cruising
Serving up more
Joanna Hall To the uninitiated, cruising may appear a one-dimensional kind of holiday, floating on the seas somewhere exotic with many people, eating too much and sunbathing with a cocktail in hand.
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A drift in a frozen paradise
Aboard a luxury small ship, Louise Goldsbury encounters native Alaskans, teeming wildlife and nascent icebergs.
Cruising: shore excursions
Wild times in a solitary world
It was a very exclusive excursion. Only 40 people out of the thousands of cruise passengers in port that day got to do it.
Ultimate sights
The world's most unusual beaches
Candy sands, disappearing waves, transformed trolls - if life's a beach, these are its strangest days.
Photo galleries
The light fantastic
A powerful solar storm recently saw the Northern Lights spread further south than usual.
Travellers Tips
Tripologist
Alaska cruising minus the crowds
Tripologist We are planning an Alaskan Inside Passage cruise. Could you suggest reputable operators and any must-see destinations?
Tripologist
Top sites for those flying solo
Tripologist Can you recommend reputable sites that cater primarily for professional singles aged 55-plus who are interested in travelling in a small group?
