Alaska, it's amazingly different. Alaska has the tallest mountains, the largest area of national parkland, the highest concentration of glaciers and the longest stretch of coastline in all of the United States. Alsaka is a place of magnificence, but it not beyond your reach. Alaska is closer than you think, with direct flights from many major cities in the U.S. Alaska is also a port of call for all of the majore cruise lines. World Village Travel's Alaska voyage was aboard Holland America Cruiseline's The Oosterdam. In 2008, we set sail aboard Princess Cruiseline's Golden Princess. Cruises operate May through September. Hailed as America's last frontier, Alaska is perfect for visitors seeking a more personal connection with nature, culture and wilderness. Whether you have outdoor experience or not, Alaska offers great gold dust ports along the inside passage, beautiful lodges and resorts further north and great excursions and guided tours and don't forget, the freshest tasting  salmon you'll ever find. Go a day or two early, before your cruise out of Seattle and enjoy the sights and sounds of Seattle, it's just plain fun.