Allure of the Seas is the second ship in the Oasis class of ships and is owned by Royal Caribbean International. Allure's maiden voyage was November 2010, and it was built in STX Europe shipyard in Turku, Finland. At 220,000 gross tons, this ship hosts 5400 guests and 2165 crew. This is one of the first ships to have interior stateooms with balconies facing interior open spaces. The ship features a zip-line, a casino,a mini-golf course, multiple night clubs, several bars and lounges, a karaoke club, comedy club, four swimming pools, volleyball and basketball courts, theme parks and nurseries for children. Onboard activities are organized into seven themed areas called neighborhoods. Neighborhoods include Central Park, Pool & Sports Zone, Spa & Fitness Center, Boardwalk, Royal Promenade, Youth Zone and Entertainment Place. The sister ship to Allure of the Seas is Oasis of the Seas. Both ships sail from Fort Lauderdale to the Caribbean. more

Skagway is one of the most colorful among the many interesting towns that Alaska has to offer. It is a place where the past lives on, where the cries of "gold in the Yukon" still echo from steep canyon walls and romance and excitement linger around the bend of every trail. Although it only has a few thousand residents, in 1897 its population swelled to more than 20,000, briefly making it the largest city in Alaska. The reason: Gold, which was discovered in 1896 along the Klondike River. The gold rush shaped the town's future for the next century. The current day gold rush is a little different: As with any major cruise port, tourists abound, and gift and jewelry shops abound. Highlights of your visit to the "Gateway to the Klondike" can include: The White Pass Scenic Railway, Liarsville. The Trail of '98 Museum and 60-Degrees North Yukon Golf Odyssey. more