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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.…

Close to home and yet worlds away Montreal is a great vacation destination. This vibrant city offers both old world charm and an energetic modern atmosphere. Combine it with road trip to the eastern townships and Quebec City for a diverse and unique itinerary that includes something for everyone. Use the list below to give…

TSA makes it easy to plan ahead! Learn about TSA allowed and prohibited items and find some of the fascinating items on the list! Video: Wondering what you can take in your carry-on bag to stay healthy? TSA posted a short video, 57 seconds to be exact, to their Twitter feed. Watch to see specific…

So today is the day that Disney is switching to a new date based pricing structure. Anyone who has ever visited Disney World knows that crowd control is a massive problem at the parks particularly during school holidays and other popular times. Disney has masterminded many different techniques to ensure visitors have an enjoyable experience…

The two biggest obstacles for a Bucket List Family Vacation are finances and timing. All too often people don’t even let themselves consider an out of the ordinary vacation because they think it costs too much or they are afraid they won’t be able to get time off work to go. Both of these are…

Before my youngest daughter was even born and my oldest was barely seven years old I set out with the goal of getting them all around the world before they left for college. It was a tall order and I knew it would be a challenge. And I’ve done a pretty good job of it…

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” — quoted by the Chinese philosopher Laozi For most travelers that one small step is in the airport—a notoriously frustrating place. In order to avoid starting your vacation with an airport induced headache I have several tips and tricks to make the whole process…