(Newswire Today) —  Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 2006-05-11 - Local travel agency joins exclusive ranks of Top 10 Princess Alaskan Cruisetour sellers in North America. Cruise Holidays of Vancouver dominated Alaskan Cruisetours sales for 2005, ranking within the Top 10 of 20,000 travel agencies.

Why are people drawn to Alaska? Alaska is a wonderous land, filled with endless natural beauty and abundant wildlife, with the magic of its evenings lit by the Northern Lights and the sounds of softly-whistling breezes of the crisp air. Cruisetours are the extension of the Alaskan experience, blending land, sea and rail tours throughout this pristine Northern Frontier. Guests can stay at one of five Princess-built wilderness lodges both inside and outside Alaska’s national parks. Ride in a domed railcar and marvel at the stunning panoramic and wilderness-rich views while dining on Alaskan seafood and other local delicacies.

The ability to explore the magnificent wildlife and wilderness, treasured national parks, monolithic glaciers, scenic ports of call and captivating waterways up close provides Princess guests with an unforgettable adventure, unfolding at every turn and wave.

Cruise Holidays has been able to develop and attract some of the best cruise specialists within the field. “Our success in growing our client base is directly related to our ability to develop and attract a team of truly professional cruise specialists. We have a common goal of exceeding our clients' expectations by delivering exceptional service and value,” said Blaine Lambert, Vice President of Operations.

Cruise Holidays of Vancouver is the largest (by sales volume) Cruise Holidays store in Canada and is second in the entire chain. They specialize in cruise vacations and in recent years has specialized in the Alaska Cruisetour market. Cruise Holidays is the oldest cruise-only travel chain and has over 150 stores throughout North America. All Cruise Holidays stores are independently owned and operated franchises.

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