I’m going to Alaska and Vancouver, BC in May. You know, you can get quite good deals in the “shoulder” seasons if you are willing to brave the unpredictable Mother Nature. I don’t mind, in fact I think I like it. I like the fact that there are fewer crowds, I like the savings and I like the unpredictability of things. This time I’m taking a cruise out of Vancouver, BC.

The cost of travel has risen with the weak dollar and the cost of fuel for Americans. As a result, many are choosing to stay on their home continent or looking for a cruise as an affordable alternative to cultural eclecticism. I’m quite looking forward to visiting Vancouver again. It’s been years since my last visit and I have to admit that it is largely a green blur. A provocative, great smelling green blur and I seem to remember flowers too, but last time I was there; well let’s just say it was late summer.

I will be doing my research before visiting Vancouver, but if anyone has any “must sees” or weirdly different areas they recommend, please email me at ra@seamaidentravel.com.