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Cruise West's true adventure in wine tasting along the historic Columbia River
One of the hottest trends in cruising today is the almost insatiable interest in cuisine. Food and wine have always been an integral part of the cruise experience, but in recent years, the interest has become more refined to include special cruises dedicated to specific cuisine. When it comes to wine many cruise lines offer wine tastings, but few have the ability to take you right to the source.
Cruise West, a company long known for its educational eco-cruises to adventure destinations like Alaska, Costa Rica, and Asia may seem like an unusual fit for a wine cruise. But the company is known to focus on the destination rather than the cruise itself, and sailing along the Columbia River with access to Washington and Oregon’s growing wine region offers an amazing experience for wine lovers... More
The Lure of Lewis and Clark – A River Boating Adventure
In June 2008, my wife, Diane, and I enjoyed a weeklong riverboat tour of the Columbia and Snake Rivers. The main stage event was Lewis and Clark’s extraordinary expedition, lasting from 1803 to 1806, a land bound investigatory trek ordered by President Thomas Jefferson for Lewis and Clark (L&C) “…to explore the Missouri river, and such principal streams of it, as, by its course and communication with the waters of the Pacific Ocean…” Additionally, they were to encourage peace amongst the Indians, collect and... More
Safari Explorer Named As Top Choice by Travel + Leisure
#1 ALASKA Safari Explorer is featured in Travel + Leisure Magazine "50 Reasons to Love the U.S.A. Now" as Alaska's Choice! - July, 2008. "Because our largest state still has secrets to reveal. And the best way to explore its remote spots and hidden inlets is on a small ship, such as American Safari's new 36-guest, Safari Explorer... More
Canadian Sailing Expeditions featured in JFCD Magazine
Tiffany Jarva describes her experience aboard the Caledonia: Anchored in the St. Lawrence River, I am clipped to the fore mast of the Caledonia; a 245-foot square-rigged barquentine. This is my first tall-ship climbing experience. I debate stepping over to the highest yard. After some coaching from sun streaked crew members, I bend my head, manoeuver my body through some rigging, hold my breath, and take the step... More
