Alaska Cruise & Travel Blog by Michelle Morrison

I’m Michelle Morrison, Founder and Travel Advisor at My Traveling Owl. This blog is where I share practical travel advice based on firsthand experience, professional training and the questions I hear most often from my clients.

You’ll find a strong focus on Alaska cruises and Cruise Tours, including Denali, the Yukon, Glacier Bay, itineraries, transportation and the details that can make these trips confusing. I also share advice about ocean cruises, river cruises, rail journeys and other travel experiences I know firsthand.

My goal is simple: help you understand your options so you can make a better travel decision.

Let’s take flight, one blog post at a time.

I’ve Been Selected for the 2026 CruiseWorld STAR Program

I’m excited to share some professional news: I’ve been selected to participate in the 2026 CruiseWorld Select Travel Advisor Recognition (STAR) Program this November in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. And this one means a little more than simply saying, “I’m going to another travel conference.” The STAR Program is an opportunity I had to apply for and be accepted into. Northstar Travel Group reviews applicants based on professional qualifications, references and current business pr

Sep 234 min read

Is Glacier Bay a Must-Do on an Alaska Cruise or Cruise Tour?

Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska If you are planning an Alaska cruise, one question you are probably going to come across pretty quickly is: Do I need to choose an Alaska cruise that goes to Glacier Bay? My answer is yes, if you can work Glacier Bay into a good Alaska itinerary, I absolutely recommend it. But notice I said a good Alaska itinerary. I would not choose a cruise solely because the words “Glacier Bay” appear on the itinerary. Where the ship goes, how much time yo

Aug 2111 min read

Is the Canyon Spirit Train Worth It? My Honest Journey Through the Rockies, Red Rocks, and Moab

There are trips you take because they look interesting on paper. Canyon Spirit - Moab, Utah And then there are trips that quietly sneak up on you, loosen your shoulders, slow your breathing, and remind you that travel is not always about rushing from one “must-see” place to the next. That was the Canyon Spirit train for me. I recently returned from a Canyon Spirit journey that traveled from Denver to Glenwood Springs, Moab, and Salt Lake City. Before boarding the train, we sp

Jun 1121 min read

Alaska Cruise & Travel Blog by Michelle Morrison

I’ve Been Selected for the 2026 CruiseWorld STAR Program

Is Glacier Bay a Must-Do on an Alaska Cruise or Cruise Tour?

Is the Canyon Spirit Train Worth It? My Honest Journey Through the Rockies, Red Rocks, and Moab

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