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A beautiful palm tree jets out over the crystal clear lagoon in the Islands of Tahiti

Attention Alaskans! Looking for the best way to spend your PFD on the vacation of a lifetime? How about a Tahiti vacation? Now is the best time for Alaskans to plan their Tahitian dream vacation and Christopher Travel can help. Bored with Hawaii? Hawaii is beautiful. There is no doubt about that, but after a…

I recently sailed through gale force winds in Alaska on board Silversea. Would I do it again? In a heartbeat. It was fantastic. Oftentimes the best time to book a cruise is in the shoulder season. Prices are less and crowds are fewer. The biggest question people have though is what about cruising in bad…

One of the more popular cruise ports in the Islands of Tahiti is the island of Moorea. Nestled in a quiet lagoon, Moorea is a natural playground for vacationers of all types. With beautiful gardens and white sand beaches, thriving reefs, myriad flowers and pineapple plantations the island of Moorea is colorful and radiant. It’s…

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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…

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.…

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.…

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,…

Updated April 9, 2020 to reflect the U.S. Department of Transportation Enforcement Notice Short version: If a U.S. airline cancels your flight then you are entitled to a prompt refund. When able wait for the tour provider to cancel! Please feel free to contact Rick (rick@christopher.travel) if you have any questions. A General Note About…

We’re posting the following recommendations as of March 20 specifically for the benefit of our Christopher Travel clients though it is available for anyone. Please feel free to share this link with others. While we have been in contact with all our clients who are leaving imminently or traveling currently we want to reiterate to…