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The first thing people ask when we tell them we live in Alaska is, “Is it cold?” After that they immediately fall into a series of questions about planning a trip to Alaska. Where should we visit in Alaska? How long should we stay in Alaska? How do we get around Alaska? Alaska is a…

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Christopher Travel is excited to be hosting a Dreams of Tahiti Distinctive Voyage with Windstar Cruises in March 2022. There are many reason we chose Windstar for this extraordinary voyage. Windstar Cruises is a small ship luxury line that offers the best of cruising for adventurers who love to explore and appreciate the finer things.…

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It's always best to start planning your trip to Alaska early-- 8-12 months in advance if possible.

Shakespeare once wrote, “In delay there lies no plenty.” He was, of course, talking about love, but he may as well have been talking about planning a summer trip to Alaska. Christopher Travel recommends clients begin their Alaska summer vacation planning one year in advance. There are many reasons for this. Alaska’s summer is short.…

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Few places on earth capture the essence of romance, adventure and beauty like the French Polynesian Islands of Tahiti. This paradise of islands is Christopher Travel’s Destination of the Year 2022. Today we focus on the most visited of French Polynesia’s archipelagos: The Society Islands. The largest and most popular of these islands include Tahiti,…

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A “newer” destination on the American tourist’s radar is Iguassu Falls in South America.  Located at the juncture of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay the Iguassu Falls are the largest collection of waterfalls in the world.  This natural wonder is unparalleled and surrounded by a vast park teeming with wildlife.  The unique culture and fascinating history…

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Why it’s a great time to plan a trip to Alaska While no one can predict the course the COVID-19 outbreak will take as we enter the summer one thing is for sure:  Alaska’s tourist attractions will see far fewer visitors this year than in any year for the past decade.  Due to CDC travel…

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I can’t believe I am saying this: I want to go to Antarctica. Coming from me this is a radical statement.  I’m cold all the time.  I love the sun and the beach.  I like hiking through forests and seeing green and plants and, well, life.  Why would anyone want to go to do the…

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