Ted Blank
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A practical guide to matching an Alaska cruise to the kind of experience you want.
The discussion frames Alaska cruising as a choice between styles, not just cabins and itineraries. Ted says the region delivers value either way, while ship size shapes the trip: smaller ships bring fewer people, more room, and a calmer pace, while larger ships offer more…
A clear look at how an expedition cruise can bring listeners closer to Alaska.
This Alaska segment sets up a simple but useful comparison: a mainstream cruise versus an expedition sailing. Ted and Ken make that difference easy to picture as they move through Glacier Bay, National Geographic Lindblad Expeditions, the photographers on board, and the kayaking…
Deep Disney parks talk, right down to the signage.
Everyday curiosities, explained with a sideways grin.
Real family routes, practical travel stories.
In this final part of the Alaska series, hosts Ted Blank and Ken Conant explore small ship and expedition cruises in Alaska, highlighting how these trips offer immersive, up-close experiences with glaciers and wildlife through activities like kayaking and hiking.
Glacier Bay in hours versus days changes your entire Alaska experience
Two hosts discuss Star Clippers tall ship cruises, sharing tips and experiences for cruise enthusiasts.
Two hosts discuss Eastern Mediterranean cruise itineraries, destinations, and insider tips.
Two hosts discuss European ocean cruises, focusing on Mediterranean destinations and providing insider tips for both novice and experienced cruisers.
Two hosts discuss European ocean cruises, sharing tips and insights for both new and experienced cruisers.
Ted Blank says Alaska lacks tourism infrastructure for its visitors, so cruise lines take the best guides and shore leftovers are "mediocre."
Ted Blank describes transiting the Panama Canal from the Atlantic to the Pacific aboard the Seven Seas Mariner.
Ken Conin hosts Ted Blank and Angela, a Princess business development manager, to explain what sets Princess apart in Alaska, citing 55 years of sailing there and owned lodges and rail cars.
Ted Blank shares his experience on a new river cruise in Colombia, offering tips and insights for cruise travelers.
Two hosts, a cruise rookie and an expert, discuss early booking benefits and share insider tips for cruising.
Ted shares a story about visiting Devil's Island and crossing the equator on a cruise, including the tradition of kissing a dead fish for King Neptune.