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August 2009

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OSSN Home

Destinations: Galapagos
by Charlie Newton

President's Message
by Gary Fee

New Agency Recognition!
by Melody Fee

Frugal Legalities
by Vince Yeck
Custom Shore Excursions
by Cindy Bertram
Alaska by Car & Rail
by Bobbie Murphy
OSSN’s Whodunit at Sea
by Paula Mitchell Manning
Spectacular South Africa
by Robin and Stella Mountain
OSSN Sets Sail with FAM Cruises

CHAPTER CHATS

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Alaska by Car and Rail
by Bobbie Murphy

Those of us in the travel profession know how special Alaska is. The place has all the elements of a perfect vacation: beautiful (no, magnificent!) scenery, wildlife to enjoy, glaciers to admire, fresh seafood galore, and so much fresh, crisp air to breathe. Yet, I would imagine that most of you have thus far only booked your clients by calling a cruise line and letting them handle it from there. Come with me on a different kind of Alaska adventure!

Having already cruised the glorious Inside Passage twice before, I wanted more. But, since my husband can only take a week off work at a time (he owns his own business, and it all shuts down when he's not there!), this trip was going to be land only. Ten months ago, I booked our frequent flyer tickets with Delta roundtrip to Anchorage, and the planning began.

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OSSN Home  |  Destinations: Galapagos  |  President's Message  |  New Agency Recognition!
Frugal Legalities  |  Custom Shore Excursions  |  Alaska by Car & Rail  |  OSSN’s Whodunit at Sea
Spectacular South Africa  |  OSSN Sets Sail with Fam Cruises  |  Chapter Chats