Singles Newsletter Dated October 14, 2024

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Dear Vacations To Go Singles Customer,

Before I get into our Alaska cruise, I'm happy to report that we now use the free mobile app GroupMe on our singles cruises. GroupMe gives our hosts and guests a simple way to communicate onboard. Updates, meetup suggestions, group chats and more are now available to each VTG singles group onboard. This update was made in response to your recommendation in our recent survey that we improve group and host communication at sea.

Please note that internet is required to use the GroupMe app. Download the GroupMe app prior to your cruise at the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Instructions for joining our VTG singles GroupMe group on each cruise will be provided in the Singles Activity Schedule emailed to you 30 days prior to departure.

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On July 26, our group of fun-loving singles boarded the Celebrity Edge for the last frontier -- Alaska. We stopped in Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Victoria on this 7-night adventure.

A sea day at the beginning of the cruise is the perfect way to enjoy scenic views and participate in our new icebreaker activities. During our first new icebreaker game, the guests were divided into small groups to come up with 5 things they had in common. Hilariously, Sherly C. from Wilmington, NC and her group really struggled, but eventually bonded over things they did not have in common. Later that afternoon, Alice R. from Kyle, TX proved she was ready for some real nature watching when she spotted a cruise duck hiding on the ship! Hiding "cruise ducks" on the ship is a trend for seasoned sailors. Nice work, Alice!

In Ketchikan, we boarded a motor coach for the Saxman Native Village tour. Once there, we learned about the rich history of their totem poles and sampled salmon on crackers. On our journey into town, we saw salmon and eagles, but the highlight was a baby bear! Dee K. from Pelham, NH snapped pictures as the bear cub headed down to a nearby creek to catch some fresh fish from the salmon run. We are happy to report that Lenis H. from Dallas, TX made it back to the ship in time after his Ketchikan Pub Crawl. That night we had a Lumber Jack and Lumber Jane theme party where everyone wore their favorite flannels and suspenders. Brian W. from Millsboro, DE took it a step further with a fake beard and beanie hat.

The next day, we spent the morning cruising through the stunning scenery of Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier. As the ship turned around in the fjord, Jeff B. from Morrow, OH took a time-lapse video of the 600-foot glacier.

In Juneau, we boarded our private vessel for whale-watching, which ended up being our favorite activity. The humpback whales and their offspring came out in full force to feed and play that afternoon. The naturalist onboard taught us all about the whale's migration and feeding habits, plus shared tips on getting the best photos. Pro tip of the day? It's always best to record video rather than trying to snap pictures of the whales. This way you are sure to get the full breach and can always go back and take a screenshot of your video.

Our next excursion was Skagway City and White Pass Summit tour and while the weather was foggy, our tour guide kept everyone enriched and entertained with stories of the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897. We traveled by motor coach through Skagway's historic district before heading up the Klondike Highway 3,292 feet to the summit of the White Pass mountain top. As we made our way back down the mountain, we stopped by a small waterfall and were given the opportunity to sample fresh crisp water right from the source. Gerard D. from Fords, NJ took the opportunity to take a chilly bird bath in the cool waters.

Our last sea day must have been a welcomed break for Jessica H. from Somerville, MA who booked two excursions in every port. There was no time for rest for Lisa S. from Farmington, MO or Diane T. from Albuquerque, NM who participated in the onboard archery competition.

Later that evening, Marlene B. from Black Diamond, WA really shined in her Elvis-inspired gold jacket and gold tinsel wig for our Gold Rush party. Everyone looked worth their weight in the precious metal but Mike S. from Boerne, TX stole the show as he arrived dressed as a gold miner.

View photos from our trip.

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Coming Soon!

On December 1, join us aboard the Symphony of the Seas for a 7-night getaway to the Eastern Caribbean! Roundtrip Miami, visit CocoCay, San Juan and St. Maarten! Rates from $967 per person! See details and prices.

On December 29, join our Vacations To Go Singles for 7 nights on the Norwegian Encore, roundtrip from Miami! Visit St. Thomas, Tortola, Great Stirrup Cay! Rates from $1,950 per person. New Year's Eve! See details and prices.

On January 23, 2025, join us for a 12-night Southern Caribbean adventure on the Emerald Princess! Roundtrip Fort Lauderdale, visit Aruba, Bonaire, Cartagena, Panama Canal, Colon, Puerto Limon and Grand Cayman! Rates from $1,313 per person! Panama Canal and Costa Rica! See details and prices.

View all of our singles cruises.

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Find Us on Facebook!

The Vacations To Go Singles Group is on Facebook! Our singles can invite friends, plan trips together, share pictures and keep in touch online! To join the group, click here.

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Serial Cruisers

A special thanks to our past guests who have taken twenty or more singles cruises with Vacations To Go!

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Darrell S.

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Alan S.

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Terry S.

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Cynthia W. and William B.

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Ann H. and Michael R.

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Joyce F. and Russell B.

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Marcia M., Pamela M. and Steven L.

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Kathryn H.

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Antoinette F. and John M.

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David K., Lenis H., Robert R. and Thomas B.

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Donald W. and Terri S.

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Allan H., Hendrik B., Joyce H., Karen W. and Marlene H.

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Deborah C., Deborah W., Dolores B., Elizabeth W., Karen M., Kenneth B., Lynne D. and Sandra J.

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Beth G., Diane F., Dorina G., Iris P., John D., Lesley G., Miroslav G., Perle Ann K., Robert B. and Wendy J.

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Catherine G., George F., Holly R., Lynda B., Patricia C., Roselyn R. and Sharron H.

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Alice C., Gary H., Janis R., John D., Kenneth P., Leslie L., Linda B., Peter F. and Robert C.

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Chester K., Donna H., Edmund D., Mariann A., Matt B. and Wayne T.

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Jack S., Joe G., Judith M., Keith C., Thomas F. and Trudy M.

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