GLACIER POINT WILDERNESS SAFARI
Haines, Alaska
Embrace your inner adventurer by exploring the Alaska wilds by boat, walking through a rainforest, reveling in the serenity and canoeing near the face of an ancient glacier while keeping an eye out for breaching whales and sea lions in the fjord.
IN ALASKA’S WILDEST KITCHEN
Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska
During this one-of-a-kind culinary class, master the cooking skills you need to grill seafood Alaska-style at home and then savor the feast that you have created. After the dishes are prepared, they will be grilled over alder wood, which imparts a unique smoked flavoring because of the natural sugars stored in the wood.
KETCHIKAN NATIVE TLINGIT WALKING TOUR
Ketchikan, Alaska
Join a Tlingit guide for an enlightening walk through Ketchikan, during which you will hear about the city’s history of the totem poles and how the indigenous people have adapted to the changes. Also sample traditional tribal dishes at a Tlingit-owned hotel.
MENDENHALL GLACIER EVENING WHALE WATCHING QUEST
Juneau, Alaska
Soak in the peaceful ambiance of Alaska’s long evening glow and admire the haunting primeval beauty of Mendenhall Glacier, a 13-mile-long river of ice that looks even bigger in person, and enjoy an awe-inspiring cruise through a waterway where humpback whales spend the summer feeding.
WHALES, WILDLIFE & BEAR SEARCH
Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska
Venture into the pristine wilds to look for iconic Alaska animals such as humpback whales and watch them breach the surface. Take a drive deep into the remote Spasski River Valley to a raised observation platform to look for grizzly bears, deer and eagles as well.
SITKA’S OCEAN LABORATORY
Sitka, Alaska
Paddle a kayak through scenic Sitka Sound while looking for wildlife and then delve deeper into the natural world at the city’s science center. You will discover more about the biodiversity in the surrounding waters and learn about research and educational programs addressing environmental challenges and climate change
A TASTE OF MONTREAL
Montreal, Quebec
Stroll through Old Town, sampling local products that have influenced Montreal’s cuisine, including delectable cheeses, maple-flavored delicacies and exotic confections. At Délices de l’Erables, you will likely taste products naturally sweetened with Canadian-made maple syrup, sugar or honey. The exact items will depend on what is freshest, but typically include pastries, gelatos and jellies.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK!
New York, New York
You’ll start in midtown at Rockefeller Plaza, where you will be treated to a spectacular view of the city from the 70-story-high Top of the Rock Observatory. You’ll pass one New York icon after another including Central Park, boutique-lined Fifth Avenue, Times Square and the neighborhoods of Greenwich Village and SoHo.
MIAMI HIGHLIGHTS & VILLA VIZCAYA
Miami, Florida
Miami will bare its multi-faceted personality on this tour of an historical waterfront estate, the quaint village of Coconut Grove and vibrant South Beach. Your first stop will be Villa Vizcaya, an estate built in the early 1900s. You will then browse the galleries and boutiques in artistic Coconut Grove before heading to Miami’s pastel-colored Art Deco District.
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
Bar Harbor, Maine
This inspiring tour begins with a picturesque drive through the park with pauses for photos of crashing waves at aptly named Thunder Hole and atop Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on North America’s eastern seaboard. Other highlights include Otter Cliffs, Sand Beach and Jordan Pond House, an idyllic setting with views of the rounded Bubble Mountains.