Travel Agent - May 12, 2008 - (Page 34)

DESTINATIONS AL ASK A PHOTO COURTESY OF ICY STRAIT POINT CRUISING INTO THE WILD Icy Strait Point offers passengers a day of Alaskan adventures NESTLED IN THE WILDERNESS 50 MILES WEST OF JUNEAU AND 1.5 MILES NORTH OF THE TLINGIT VILLAGE of Hoonah lies Icy Strait Point (www.icystraitpoint.com), Alaska’s only wilderness port. Originally a productive salmon cannery, the 1912 buildings and much of the salmon packing equipment have been restored to their original glory. Today, the port offers cruise visitors the opportunity to experience authentic Alaska. Icy Strait Point is owned by Huna Totem Corp., the Native village corporation for Hoonah, and is the only privately owned cruise ship port in southeast Alaska. Within minutes of disembarking at Icy Strait Point’s dock, guests can be off searching for brown bears or humpback whales, dropping a line for salmon or halibut, learning the art of filleting and barbecuing fresh wild Alaska seafood, or getting a bird’s-eye view of the area from a small fixed-wing plane or the world’s longest zip-line cable ride. Shore excursions may be reserved at the time of cruise purchase, onboard the ship and upon arrival at Icy Strait Point. Most tours are between two and three hours, and because of Icy Strait Point’s proximity to 34 | TravelAgent May 12, 2008 BY MICHAEL BROWNE ABOVE: Celebrity Cruises is one of several cruise lines that call on Icy Strait Point wildlife, fishing and the village of Hoonah, it is easy for guests to take part in more than one adventure. The tours and activities available include: Tribal Dance and Cultural Legends. Tlingit culture comes alive in this interactive, two-hour Alaska Native performance in a traditional long-house-style theater. An eight-member Tlingit cast, in traditional dress, regalia, hand-carved masks and colorful headdresses, share their heritage through storytelling, songs and dance. Whale and Marine Mammals Cruise. Humpback whales, orca whales, Steller sea lions, harbor seals, sea otters and porpoise are just a few of the marine mammals that visitors might see on this two-hour cruise in Port Frederick and Icy Strait. Alaska coastal brown bears and deer are among the land mammals that might be spotted on shore, as well as eagles soaring above. An onboard naturalist provides commentary and answers questions. CONTINUED ON PAGE 36 http://www.icystraitpoint.com

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Travel Agent - May 12, 2008 Online Now Contents Contributors From the Editor From the Publisher Europe: Bruges Might be One of Belgium’s Best-Kept Secrets Hawaii: Condo Resorts Provide a Plethora of Vacation Choices Pacific/Asia: Manila has Plenty to Offer Visitors of Every Taste Alaska: Icy Strait Point Offers Authentic Alaskan Adventure Pacific Northwest: Airplane Buffs and Wine Aficionados Enjoy Washington Las Vegas: Let Your Hair Down at Some of these Casual Bars Central & South America: History and Culture Beckon in Guatemala Caribbean & The Bahamas: Recent Renovations Have Made the Westin Aruba Resort a Jewel of the Island Cruises: A New Musical is Making Waves on Disney Wonder San Diego Becomes a Major Cruise Port Cover Story: Top Tips for Selling in a Down Economy Rail Travel: Sightseeing and a Gourmet Meal on the Royal Livingstone Express Hotels: There is Plenty to Do at Ski Resorts in the Summer Tours: Photos from the 33rd Annual Mountain Travel Symposium Agent: Eric Ardolino has Won the Technology War Customer Relations: Ensemble Agents use CRM tools Agenda: Fam Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar Luxury Travel Expo Jamaica Will License Casinos Enormous Cruise Ships are Planned ResortQuest Hawaii Continues to Grow 2008 TMU Conference Recap In the Spotlight Agent Access Classified Marketplace Editorial Index Advertising Index Trendwatch

Travel Agent - May 12, 2008

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