Linda Brandt

Linda Brandt joined the team at CruiseExperts.com in November 2011. She has been working with the marketing team in many capacities. Her new role is to pass on the expertise of the agency to help travelers understand the world of cruising through blogging. She studied journalism and writing in college and was a writer for The Campus newspaper for two years at the College of the Sequoias. She is also currently working on her Bachelor's degree.

The Best of Vancouver: Top 5 Places to Eat when on an Alaskan Cruise

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CruiseExperts.com suggests, when planning your Alaskan vacation, to consider a cruise or cruise plus land tour (cruisetour) that includes Vancouver in Canada. Vancouver is an exciting cosmopolitan city famous for its glass skyscrapers, China Town, and Gas Light District, and all surrounded by mountains, rivers, oceans and islands. There is something for everyone. Many cruise … The Best of Vancouver: Top 5 Places to Eat when on an Alaskan Cruise

How Can I Visit Alaska’s Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and What Can I Do There?

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Planning a cruise and land vacation to Alaska?  One place we recommend including in your itinerary is Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. It’s the nation’s largest National Park, spanning from the Canadian border to south central Alaska–over 13.2 million acres. Wrangell-St. Elias has four major mountain ranges, with 9 of the 16 highest peaks in the U.S. … How Can I Visit Alaska’s Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and What Can I Do There?

White Pass & Yukon Route Railway is one of Alaska’s most popular cruise vacation shore excursions

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Imagine riding the engineering marvel of the historic White Pass & Yukon Route wooden railroad through the wilderness and over the White Pass Summit. Cliff-hanging turns will have you holding on to your breath as the train pulls you up 3,000 feet in only 26 miles. You can explore the wild west of Alaska and, if … White Pass & Yukon Route Railway is one of Alaska’s most popular cruise vacation shore excursions

ALL ABOARD! Go to Denali National Park by train if you’re taking a cruise to Alaska

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Taking a cruisetour to Denali National Park (before or after your Alaskan cruise) is not just about the destination–getting there is the best part. A panorama domed train that takes you over 300 miles with breathtaking views– scenic mountain ranges, vast valleys with flowing rivers and forests, and a wide range of wildlife. We highly recommend … ALL ABOARD! Go to Denali National Park by train if you’re taking a cruise to Alaska

The best way to catch salmon is on an Alaskan Cruise to Ketchikan, Alaska

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Ketchikan is the “Salmon Capitol of the World” and also a popular port on an Alaskan cruise. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced fisherman—or fisher-woman—you’ll love the adrenaline rush from reeling in the “big one.” It’s a little bit like the casino—you don’t know who’s going to “win” the biggest catch of the day. If … The best way to catch salmon is on an Alaskan Cruise to Ketchikan, Alaska

Your kids are going to LOVE an Alaskan cruise—whales, sled dogs and bears—oh, my!

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Are you thinking about an Alaskan cruise for next summer’s family vacation? Now is the time to book! It’s open season on 2014 Alaska cruises and cruisetours. Let’s get started. FIRST, pick a family-friendly ship. Norwegian Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Disney Cruises and Carnival all cruise to Alaska and provide great programs for kids–from toddlers … Your kids are going to LOVE an Alaskan cruise—whales, sled dogs and bears—oh, my!