What does a Disney Cruise look like?

Having cruised to both Alaska and the Caribbean with Disney Cruise Line, I can give you a pretty reasonable picture of what you will experience if you choose a Disney Cruise for your family.

I will plan to write a series on this topic, looking into each aspect of the cruise experience and offering as many relevant pictures as possible. I plan to write about:

• the sights
• the sounds 
• the tastes
• the characters
• the entertainment
• the ports
• the finances
• the current offers (pricing) 
• the value
• the tips & tricks 

Travelling with my kids is one of my greatest joys. Writing is how I maintain my sanity.

I hope you enjoy the series.

If you have any questions, please ask! 

These cruises were not sponsored by Disney or any other company, and I am not paid to blog. I simply hope to share the experience in order that I may offer insight to others who are considering similar vacations.  The opinions and photos are my own. 

Alaska Anyone?

Grab a pen and get ready to scratch this destination off your Bucket List! Alaska is half price!!!

This little bargain is good on countless dates between this weekend and June 2014!  Their tourist season is May through September, but as a Manitoban, you'd be comfortable in a sweater any time of year!

Grab the flight alone for $428 round trip on United or Delta. Each is tax included from YWG (Winnipeg) to ANC (Anchorage). The United flights are shorter and mostly 1 connection flights. You either touchdown in Chicago or Denver.

The Delta flights are each 2 connections, and are further as they back track to their Minneapolis hub before (typically) stopping in SLC on the way to ANC.

Stay 4 nights or a dozen... it's up to you. The flight combos are pretty endless here. And right now (August 12th) they are about half the price of normal.  Bring a friend for free!

Partner it up with a hotel and it can be as little as a $606  (4nights included) vacation. Choose from lodge style hotels, B&B cottages or a Sheraton. Anchorage has everything. If you are hoping to spy a view of former Governor Sarah Palin, you may wish to stay in nearby Wasilla Alaska!

To search for flights use your favourite APP or visit the airlines own website www.united.com. You can book packages similar to those shown below at www.Expedia.ca. Or as always, call your favourite local travel agent.