Pioneer Valley escapes, a newly refreshed Queen Elizabeth, and a digital luggage tracker
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Be among the first to board Cunard's newly-refreshed Queen Elizabeth, homeporting in Seattle for the first time for voyages to Alaska.
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Be among the first to board Cunard's newly refreshed Queen Elizabeth, homeporting in Seattle for the first time for voyages to Alaska. (June to September, 2025 and 2026 only.) The seven- to 11-night Alaska voyages visit many of the region's memorable ports, including Ketchikan, Glacier Bay National Park, Skagway, Juneau, and Victoria, British Columbia, while soaking in the pristine scenery of Glacier Bay National Park, Hubbard Glacier, and the Inside Passage. Bringing Cunard's luxury services to the region, the ship boasts revitalized signature spaces, elevated Princess and Queens Grills, expansive suites, and added amenities such as butler service and more. Inaugural Alaska guests will be the first to enjoy the new Pavilion Wellness Café, and the Harper's Bazaar Wellness at Sea program featuring three packages of wellness treatments, nutritious smoothies, masterclasses, and a selection of ELEMIS products. Cunard continues its partnership with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, offering a speaker series with experts sharing insights into the region. Guests can also enjoy a 'Locals Onboard' speaker series, featuring 11 Alaskan speakers, master Tlingit dance group, a Denali expeditionist, and local historians, artists, and photographers. Queen Elizabeth will be heading to Miami in October to start sailings to the Caribbean for fall and winter.
Rates from $1,109 per person for a balcony stateroom, based on double occupancy. 800-728-6273,
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Knog's Scout Travel is a digital luggage tag, tracker, and alarm in one.
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DIGITAL LUGGAGE TRACKER
As airlines start limiting carry-on luggage, and checking bags becomes more common, you can protect your belongings and your peace of mind with Knog's Scout Travel, a digital luggage tag, tracker, and alarm in one. This innovative device stores your contact information digitally, accessible via a QR code, allowing you to monitor your belongings 24/7 by using the Apple 'Find My' app. What contact information you share is up to you, and can be updated in real-time via the Knog app. That information is helpful when someone scans the QR code and sees your details. If that occurs, you'll be alerted that your tag has been scanned and their message will be emailed to you; for example, 'Your bag at Boston Logan Airport, carousel six.' To deter someone taking your luggage in a busy café or hotel lobby, the 85db motion-sensitive alarm will trigger with movement of its accelerometer while also setting off an audible alarm on your iPhone when in Bluetooth range. You can also set Trusted Locations, where you can leave an item without receiving a notification. Unlike GPS-based trackers, Scout Travel's compatibility with Apple's 'Find My' app means that after purchase, there are no ongoing subscription fees. Compatible with iOS only.
$65, https://us.knog.com/products/scout-travel
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