Annette Duplechin - Cruise Planners

06/08/2026

Hello Juneau!

We’re ready to explore and see some Whales!

06/08/2026

Good morning from the Inside Passage!

Yesterday was a relaxing day at sea with our group enjoying activities all over the ship. From wildlife presentations to wine tastings to specialty dining, we enjoyed a wonderful day as we sail towards Juneau.

Today we’re heading out on a private tour to do some whale watching and to visit Mendenhall Glacier.

Have a fabulous Monday!

06/07/2026

Sunday on the Koningsdam. ☕⛴️

Coffee on the balcony, breakfast, a little work from one of my favorite shipboard spots, and later today, learning more about the incredible wildlife of Alaska during the Pacific Giants presentation.

Sea days have always been my favorite part of cruising—the chance to slow down, watch the world drift by, and simply enjoy the journey.

I hope everyone in my Alaska group is having an amazing day at sea as we make our way through the beautiful Inside Passage. 💚

06/07/2026

I’m a little behind in posting about our adventures in Vancouver and Alaska.

Yesterday we spent the day exploring the Sea to Sky Gondola; Whistler, Shannon Falls& even a side trip to check out Brandywine Falls & visit with a bear. It was a bit rainy but still beautiful.

Today we embarked in the rain but the weather quickly turned sunny for sail away! Everyone is settled into their cabins and loving the lovely Konigsdam 💚😎⛴️

My room service order is out and I’m ready for coffee on the balcony watching the stunning landscapes sail by.

06/05/2026

Beautiful Vancouver waterfront!

06/05/2026

Day one in the books! First 17 people of our Alaska 2026 group touched down in Vancouver to get a head start on our adventure. What a great group! Includes people from all over the country including school mates from high school in Belgium! Amazing right?!?

Tomorrow, we’ll have four more fly in while the rest of the group does an all day tour to the mountains around Vancouver. And then embarkation day is Saturday!

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

✈️ Off to Vancouver! 🇨🇦🏔️

After 16 months of planning, countless emails, phone calls, spreadsheets, and excited conversations, our Alaska adventure is finally here!

Today, our group begins the journey to beautiful Vancouver, where we’ll spend time exploring one of Canada’s most scenic cities before boarding Holland America Line’s Koningsdam on Saturday for our voyage through Alaska’s breathtaking Inside Passage.

I’m incredibly grateful to be sharing this experience with such a wonderful group of travelers. Over the next week, we’ll experience stunning scenery, incredible wildlife, charming ports, and all the unforgettable moments that make Alaska such a special destination.

And because the travel industry has a sense of humor… I just found myself back in the same airport only three days after returning from a conference in San Diego. 😉✈️

Here’s to new adventures, great company, and memories in the making. Vancouver today… Alaska next!

06/03/2026

Just keeping it real over here…

I got home late Saturday night from a week at the ASTA Travel Advisor Conference in San Diego. Tomorrow afternoon, I’m headed back out—this time to Alaska with my es**rted group. 🚢❄️

You’d think a travel advisor would have packing down to a science by now. Instead, my room currently looks like a luggage explosion, there are packing cubes everywhere, and I’m still trying to finish client details, answer emails, and remember if I packed enough layers.

The truth? Travel advisors are travelers too. We juggle the same packing lists, laundry piles, and last-minute “did I forget something?” moments as everyone else.

The only difference is I still have to finish packing in the morning. 😬

Alaska, here we come! 💚


Cruise Planners - Global Wanders Unlimited

06/02/2026

Alaska, here we come!

Tomorrow I leave to es**rt another wonderful group on an unforgettable Alaska adventure. From glaciers and wildlife to breathtaking scenery, I'm looking forward to sharing this incredible experience with my travelers.

I will be out of the office June 3–14 and checking email periodically throughout the trip. If you need me, please review the contact information in the graphic below.

Thank you for your patience and continued support while I'm away. I can't wait to share Alaska's beauty with you!