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Getting to Know the ms Volendam
Posted on January 18th, 2018 in Alaska, Our Stories
Our Inside Passage Cruise is a major feature on our Alaska tours, but what is it like to journey on Holland America’s award-winning cruise ship? Holland America Line’s ms Volendam is our home during the Inside Passage leg of two of our most well-liked tours: Alaska & the Inside Passage Cruise and Alaska & Glacier […]
Our Travel Protection Plan Just Got Better
Posted on December 20th, 2017 in Our Stories
Read about our new Travel Protection Plan and discover the new ways we’re helping you secure your travel investment. Holiday Vacations recognizes the value and importance of travel insurance for our guests. As of August 16, 2021, we are offering guests a new and improved insurance plan to cover travel concerns such as trip cancellation, […]
Announcing the Winners to our Nov. 2017 Facebook Photo Contest!
Posted on December 20th, 2017 in Caring & Sharing, Our Stories
After 120 photo submissions and more than 1200 votes cast, we are excited to announce the winner of our first-ever Facebook Photo Contest: Colleen Kuharchik’s image of Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. Congratulations Colleen! We talked to her about her experience and asked her how she pulled off taking the photo that earned the most […]
Taking Better Photos with Your Camera Phone
Posted on December 15th, 2017 in Our Stories, Travel Tips
While some may bring their DSLR camera or their tablet to take pictures on tour, many will have to rely on the camera on their mobile phones. When we are creating lifelong memories on tour, documenting those memories with our cameras is a major way to accomplish that. While some of us may bring their […]
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Tour days tend to be shorter in length, at a relaxed pace, and include lots of unscheduled time for leisure. Expect standing and walking for extended periods of time on flat surfaces, mostly low altitudes, and consistent temperatures.
Tour days usually move at a leisurely pace. Some days’ scheduled activities last longer than others. Expect standing and walking for long periods of time on occasionally uneven terrain. You may experience changes in altitude or temperature.
Tour days tend to be long, move at a consistent pace, and may include long travel days. Expect standing and walking for long periods of time on uneven surfaces. Some destinations may have changes in altitude and/or temperature.
Tour days tend to be long, move at a brisk pace, and may include lengthy travel days. Expect long periods of walking and standing on uneven surfaces. Scheduled activities may require physical effort or have distinct changes in altitude or temperature.
Tour days tend to be long, move at a vigorous pace, and may include lengthy travel days. Expect long periods of walking and standing on rough surfaces. Scheduled activities may require physical effort or have distinct changes in altitude or temperature.