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Eternal Alaska rebrands as Eternal Legacy Service with two memorial journeys
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Eternal Alaska has expanded nationwide and rebranded as Eternal Legacy Service, adding destination memorial services beyond Alaska.
Best Day Ever Vacations ranks No. 2 among fastest-growing travel companies
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Best Day Ever Vacations was named the No. 2 fastest-growing travel company in the U.S. on the 2026 Inc. 5000. The recognition spotlights the Carlsbad, California-based agency’s family-travel business and its expansion as it adds team members,…
Anchorage tops summer U.S. car rental cost survey
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Anchorage, Alaska is the most expensive U.S. destination for summer car rentals, with the cheapest available vehicle averaging $182 a day, according to a new Cheapcarrental.com survey of 100 airports.
Welcome Anchorage Tours names Amie Haakenson general manager
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Welcome Anchorage Tours promoted Amie Haakenson to general manager on July 9, 2026, giving the longtime Alaska tourism veteran oversight of daily operations, guest experience and a growing guide team.
Ralph Iantosca lands sixth straight Condé Nast Traveler honor
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Luxury safari advisor Ralph Iantosca was named to Condé Nast Traveler’s Top Travel Specialists List for the sixth year in a row, underscoring his standing in high-end travel design.
CruiseHuddle launches iOS and Android apps for cruise travelers
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CruiseHuddle has released mobile apps for iPhone and Android, expanding its cruise-only social network to travelers on the move.
Wendy Payne builds Travel with Wendy around personal, niche travel planning
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Travel consultant Wendy Payne, founder of Travel with Wendy & Associates in Huntsville, Alabama, is being recognized for turning decades of hospitality and tourism experience into customized trips across Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska and Hawaii….
Spirit World Travel sets 2027 Alaska retreat cruise aboard Celebrity Edge
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Spirit World Travel will host The Abundant Soul Alaska Cruise, a seven-day transformational conference at sea, aboard Celebrity Edge from July 23–30, 2027. The limited-capacity voyage combines workshops, keynote talks and Alaska port calls for…
Off the Beaten Path launches Alaska national park grand slam trip
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Off the Beaten Path is launching a 2027 small-group adventure that visits all eight of Alaska’s national parks in one guided itinerary.
Bid opens at $20M for oceanfront Rancho Cariñoso estate in Carpinteria
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Concierge Auctions said bidding has opened at $20 million for Rancho Cariñoso, a 4.2-acre oceanfront ranch estate on Padaro Lane in Carpinteria, California.
Cama’i CHC urges Bristol Bay families to check vaccination records before school
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Cama’i Community Health Center is asking parents in Naknek and the Bristol Bay region to review children’s immunization records ahead of the school year and make sure required and recommended shots are up to date.
OVN passes 100,000 expedite loads as North American urgent freight data grows
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OVN LLC says it has moved its 100,000th load since launching in 2015, giving the managed expedite carrier a decade of single-source data on how urgent freight actually moves across the United States and Canada.
R.M. Almonte plans Canadian bookstore tour to chase two more world records
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R.M. Almonte will begin a RecordSetter-verified Canadian bookstore tour on Oct. 2, 2026, with more than 78 Indigo-family locations confirmed across 10 provinces and three territories.
Cama’i CHC issues summer hydration guidance for Bristol Bay families
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Cama’i Community Health Center has published a new guide to help families in Bristol Bay keep children hydrated during outdoor play, travel, sports and fishing.
Katmai Stories rolls out free wildlife safety resources for classrooms
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Katmai Stories is offering free classroom resource packs and educator book copies focused on bear safety, national parks, conservation and Fat Bear Week for teachers, homeschool families and youth leaders.
Hiltons to auction rare 4.2-acre beachfront ranch in Carpinteria
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Concierge Auctions, with Barron and Tessa Hilton of Compass California, will sell Rancho Cariñoso, a 4.2-acre oceanfront estate on Padaro Lane in Santa Barbara County.
Revival English Bay opens in Vancouver for extended stays
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Revival English Bay opened May 1 in Vancouver’s West End as a boutique hotel aimed at travelers who want a longer-stay alternative to standard rooms.
Friends Forever Pets cuts prices on six outdoor pet essentials
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Friends Forever Pets has marked down its six-piece outdoor and travel collection for urban pet owners, with prices lowered across carriers, leashes, collars and cleanup gear.
SVN | Marinas sells Skyline Marine Center to GT Capital
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SVN Marinas completed the sale of Skyline Marine Center in Anacortes, Washington, handing the full-service marina and storage facility to Seattle-based GT Capital.
Cama’i CHC pushes Bristol Bay families to reset health routines this spring
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Cama’i Community Health Center is urging families in Naknek, South Naknek, King Salmon and the wider Bristol Bay region to use spring to catch up on preventive care and prepare for a busy summer.
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