Getaway by TJB

  Alaska Cruise Costs Explained in Under 3 Minutes: What You're Really Paying For You see those Alaska cruise ads starting at $699 per person and think "What a deal!" But here's the truth nobody tells you upfront: your actual out-the-door cost will likely be $3,500 to $6,500 per person once you factor in everything you actually need. Don't panic, I'm not trying to scare you away from your dream Alaska cruise. I just want you to budget realistically so you can enjoy every minute without sticker shock. Let's break down exactly where your money goes. The Base Fare: What's Actually Included Your starting cruise fare covers the basics: Your cabin for the week Main dining room meals and buffet Basic onboard entertainment and activities Access to pools, fitness center, and deck areas For a 7-night cruise, expect interior rooms starting around $840-$1,071 depending on when you sail. Balcony rooms jump to $1,235-$2,103 for the same dates. But that advertised p...

  Why I'm Back in Travel: The Real Scoop from Getaway By Tonya Jean Becker Hey friends! I've been getting the same questions over and over lately: "Tonya, why did you jump back into the travel business?" and "So…how do you actually make money doing this?" If you've known me for a while, you'll remember I got my start in travel planning way back when I was just a little one. I absolutely loved it then, and honestly? I never really stopped loving it. The travel bug bit me hard during those early years, and even when life took me in different directions, I always found myself dreaming about helping people create those once-in-a-lifetime memories. There's something magical about being part of someone's vacation story – from the initial "what if we went to Alaska?" conversation all the way to seeing their Facebook posts from the ship's deck with that glacier backdrop. The Real Story Behind Travel Planning Let me pull back the curtain...