Each year before the start of the Alaska cruise season, Holland America hosts a travel show in both Seattle and Vancouver — their two gateway ports to the 49th state. Admission is free so I decided to check out the show in Seattle on March 8, 2025. I registered online … Read more
Alaska Airlines moved their operations from Terminal 2 to the newly renovated Terminal 1 at SFO. They also opened a new Alaska Lounge, the second largest in the network, across from gate B6. The lounge is located one floor up from the gate level, so once through the glass doors … Read more
I recently completed a seven night Alaska cruise out of Seattle on the Celebrity Edge with a group of eight family members. Below are my thoughts on sailing on Celebrity Edge. Cost The total cost for my cruise was $2,441 for one person in a single balcony stateroom. This included … Read more
It can get expensive booking a cruise for one person. Most often you pay double the price — and sometimes you pay more than double as the cruise line wants more passengers in order to earn more revenue from onboard spend. Fortunately Celebrity has a few rooms for solo passengers. … Read more
The original Alaska Lounge in Seattle is located just past security check point 4. It was recently renovated to bring it up to par with the Alaska Lounges at C Gates and N Satellite. Access to the Alaska Lounge can be purchased by anyone for $60 for one visit or … Read more
The Amex Business Platinum card, with a $695 annual fee, is the most expensive credit card that I have ever applied for. When I signed up for the card, the sign up bonus was 190,000 Membership Rewards points after $15,000 spend in the first three months. So what are the … Read more