Written by Cacinda Maloney @ PointsandTravel.com
You’ve probably seen ads for luxury cruise ships on television or online. There are some great deals out there, but there are also a lot of scams and deceptive marketing …
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What To Expect on an Alaskan Cruise: Weather and Wildlife
Written by Cacinda Maloney @ PointsandTravel.com
Wondering what it is like to cruise to Alaska? Especially during the shoulder season? My first trip to Alaska will certainly be packed with breathtaking landscapes, mostly good weather conditions, and once-in-a-lifetime events. If you’re unsure i…
Alaska Winter Vacation – When To Visit In Winter
Written by Cacinda Maloney @ PointsandTravel.com
The most pleasurable time to visit the state of Alaska is during the winter months. It is during these months that tourists catch a glimpse of the true Alaska, without all the excessive spring and summer crowds. Don’t get me wrong, visiting Alask…
Bear Tattoo and their Paw Print Meanings and What They Symbolize
Written by Cacinda Maloney @ PointsandTravel.com
Being in Ketchikan, Alaska and taking a “spirit bear photo tour” with Captain Jim Holston got me to thinking about the history of the Native Alaskan tribes. I was wondering about the meanings of the “black bear paw tattoo”, the …
Alaska Cruise Packing List (Ultimate Guide 2021)
Written by Cacinda Maloney @ PointsandTravel.com
I started to pack for my very first ride on an Alaska cruise ship with Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam for the upcoming summer months. It was most definitely on my bucket list. I was trying to decide what to take with me, since I knew there was…
About How Long does a Black Bear Live in Alaska?
Written by Cacinda Maloney @ PointsandTravel.com
On my trip from Seattle to Alaska with Holland America, I noticed they talked quite a bit about black bears at the Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary in Ketchikan. When you first arrive at the sanctuary, a naturalist guide joins you down a raised walk path. S…