Ldybandt Posted July 16, 2007 #151 Share Posted July 16, 2007 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkohawaii Posted July 16, 2007 #152 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I can add a couple of things for Victoria (I got engaged there and have been there MANY times!)If you have time, having High Tea @ the Empress cannot be missed! Also, the Royal BC Museum has an incredible 1st Peoples floor, again, do not miss! There is a carving hut and totem pole forest as well. Those do not require museum admission. Finally, if you are hungry, try Pagliacci's for amazing pasta and/or Murchies for a do it yourself tea! You think my son 4 can sit through high tea at the Empress? can you tell me what the experience is like. Mabe better for adults. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booth22 Posted September 13, 2007 Author #153 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Wow, this got burried quick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mii Posted September 13, 2007 #154 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Attention hosts: Maybe this can be a "sticky". it does have some valuable information for new and old cruisers to alaska. marilyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadieSadie Posted September 13, 2007 #155 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Booth I just found this site and this thread. We're from Phoenix as well and will be sailing on Princess Sapphire southbound May 24 '08. Really looking forward to it. The list is fantastic ... thanks soooo much. You're right - the temps this summer have been terrible. Long enough, huh! What part of the valley are you in? We're in the PV area. Do you know if we can get these "coupon books" in Whittier? Thanks again Booth! LadieSadie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qiangf2 Posted September 13, 2007 #156 Share Posted September 13, 2007 You're right - the temps this summer have been terrible. LadieSadie really? My colleague and I just came back from a business trip in Phoenix. The temperature was only 110 degree. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booth22 Posted September 17, 2007 Author #157 Share Posted September 17, 2007 lucky them, they missed the 10 days in a row of 117 earlier this summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booth22 Posted October 4, 2007 Author #158 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Attention hosts: Maybe this can be a "sticky". it does have some valuable information for new and old cruisers to alaska. marilyn That would be nice of them :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rianvi Posted October 6, 2007 #159 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Thank you for all of your time and effort. Planning a cruise for /08 and this has helped more than you will ever kno. Peace, Anna:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swansonia Posted October 6, 2007 #160 Share Posted October 6, 2007 I was thinking about this thread earlier today....wondering if I could find it again....and here it was near the top again!!! Shows how useful we think it is....It would be extremely wonderful if it would become a sticky!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachgal Posted October 16, 2007 #161 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Excellent list!! Thanks for sharing. It will be very helpful for our group going in June 2008! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qiangf2 Posted November 1, 2007 #162 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Excellent list... not complete or updated in the last 15 years, but it's definitely a great start. 15 years! I didn't realize this post is so ancient. :):D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dforeigner Posted November 2, 2007 #163 Share Posted November 2, 2007 15 years! I didn't realize this post is so ancient. :):D Actually it is a little over 4 years old but some things may be outdated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roothy123 Posted November 4, 2007 #164 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Thanks for spending the time to do this for everyone. Might save them a LOT of time! I spent HOURS researching this stuff before our Alaska cruise a few months ago. The only thing the least negative I have to say is that there are a lot of disgustingly touristy things listed first for my favorite U.S. city, but I guess people HAVE to do those things at least once! (Fisherman's Wharf et all.) Personally, I would get myself out to the Marin Headlands if at all possible (pretty much need a car, however) for that fabulous view of the bridge. I'd also go to Alamo Square, and eat dinner at one of many great restaurants in the Marina/Cow Hollow area. There's a lot of great stuff in the northeast part of the city! Oh well, to see all of SF, you'd have to tack on an extra week before you cruised!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booth22 Posted November 6, 2007 Author #165 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I agree some things may be outdated, and as in the past, I'd encourage a Moderator to update with any new info anyone wants to add to it. Seems like it is still somewhat helpful even many years later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fti Posted November 7, 2007 #166 Share Posted November 7, 2007 I agree some things may be outdated, and as in the past, I'd encourage a Moderator to update with any new info anyone wants to add to it. Seems like it is still somewhat helpful even many years later. GMoney made another pretty comprehensive list in September 2007 that many should find helpful: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=628172 I am working on a fairly large project of combining many of the Frequently Asked Questions on the Alaska board into one thread. It won't be finished until next spring though. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booth22 Posted February 8, 2008 Author #167 Share Posted February 8, 2008 John, how's the project coming along? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fti Posted February 8, 2008 #168 Share Posted February 8, 2008 John, how's the project coming along? Thanks for asking. Well, I am up to something like 40 pages. I am trying to break it down into small sections - a section with a page for each city with general info, then a section with lodging for each city, a section with FAQ's (like "How to get from Anchorage to Whittier"), and lastly a section just with links, that is already accessible through the link in my signature. I will be traveling a bit through the end of February. I hope to have the project done enough for posting by early April. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fti Posted February 8, 2008 #169 Share Posted February 8, 2008 A small PS. After having seen what has been happening the past few days with posts being removed I wonder what I will do with the end work when it is completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbmom87 Posted February 9, 2008 #170 Share Posted February 9, 2008 A small PS. After having seen what has been happening the past few days with posts being removed I wonder what I will do with the end work when it is completed. Do you know why the posts are being removed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfpd3000 Posted February 12, 2008 #171 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Thanks for the post. Here are some updates for some of the SF attractions: Angel Island is now $14.50 R/T http://www.angelisland.org/ Cable Cars are now $5 one way or $11 all day. They can also be purchased on board the cable cars. http://www.sfmta.com/cms/mfares/passports.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atudorquene Posted February 16, 2008 #172 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Thanks for this wonderful cheat sheet. Just one question, we will be in Victoria on the evening of May 24th, what can one do [other than excursions] after 6 in Victoria? Are Shops open, etc? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeattleCruiselover Posted February 16, 2008 #173 Share Posted February 16, 2008 You know, I'm getting so many questions about Seattle, that I'm thinking about doing the same thing for our city (actually, I already do, in that I have a tourist/visitor blog for the city, but can't post it here because I happen to be a travel agent on the side from my nursing job). This is helpful information for just about everyone. Great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamily Posted February 16, 2008 #174 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Great pictures. Will use the info to plan a great trip. Keep well Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhmom99 Posted February 19, 2008 #175 Share Posted February 19, 2008 A small PS. After having seen what has been happening the past few days with posts being removed I wonder what I will do with the end work when it is completed. I tried to click on your signature, but the link was not working. Can you take a look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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