Or perhaps visiting the old gold rush town of Skagway, spotting wildlife in Kodiak and passing the 27 mile-long Tracy Arm fjord.
These are just a few adventures you can have during an Alaskan cruise with Cunard (03443 388 633/cunard.co.uk). The Queen Elizabeth embarks on her first Alaskan season for more than 20 years in 2019.
Ten nights out of Vancouver from £2,389, inside stateroom (two sharing), all inclusive meals. Price includes return flights to Vancouver from various UK airports.
Departs May 21-31, 2019. Book by March 5, 2018, to receive complimentary spending money.
Digital destinations
TUI (0208 610 3139/tui.co.uk) has launched a new digital edition of its Discover Lakes & Mountains brochure for summer 2018.
The website is very easy to navigate with destinations broken down into countries, including plenty of pictures of the accommodation options as well as lists of festivals, walks and an array of activities such as trips on mountain railways and visits to thermal resorts.
There’s also a bucket list of must-dos, including ticking off a visit to the highest point of the country in Austria. Some other “fresh air” destinations include Italy, Austria, Slovenia, Switzerland and Germany.
Seven nights in Lake Garda, Italy staying at the Poiano apartments from £479 (four sharing). Price includes return flights from Gatwick and transfers.
Carriage Chic
Everyone’s talking about murder… specifically on the Orient Express with the new fi lm just hitting cinemas.
Aspinal of London (aspinal.co.uk) has just launched this exclusive collection in collaboration with 20th Century Fox’s Murder On The Orient Express. This stylish cross-body mini hat box bag is just the thing for the train or any city break, £495.
And these luggage tags will make you feel as grand as Princess Dragomiroff (played by Dame Judi Dench) as you check into any hotel. £45.
