Alaska
Who: Front row — Marc Able and Jessica Able of Denver, Jill McCormick of Highlands Ranch; back row — Joe McCormick and Deb McCormick of Highlands Ranch, Kristin Able of Denver
Where: Margerie Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park near Gustavus
Best meal: Fresh crab legs at Orca Point Lodge, outside Juneau
Best deal: Alaska Dream Cruise eight-day cruise that includes incredible whale-watching, sea otters, glaciers, bald eagles, seals, bears, moose, etc.
Best time to go: We had terrific weather in June, and the nights were so light at the summer solstice.
Best travel tip: Take a small-boat cruise instead of one with 2,000-plus other people so you can go places and do things a large ship cannot. You get a much better “up close and personal” adventure in Alaska. Off-boat excursions are included in the price, so it is very cost-effective.
