Travel & Tourism Awards 2020

Page 68 www.lux-review.com LUX Travel and Tourism Awards 2020 Since 1983, John Hall and his family have taken visitors on an extensive range of in-depth packages that cover Alaska, the Yukon and the Canadian Rockies during the summer, fall and winter months. Family-owned and family-operated, tours are limited to between 28 and 42 passengers to guarantee guests high-quality, thoroughly authentic and gloriously exclusive Alaskan adventures. When it comes to adventures, there are few that can compare to the beauty of a John Hall’s Alaska vacation. The itineraries are carefully put together, including interactive attractions, hands-on experiences and wildlife and glacier viewing. The company has not only partnered up with award-winning wilderness lodges and highly rated local restaurants, but it employs Alaskan professionals who not only drive John Hall’s Alaska’s luxury motor coaches, but are able to guide and entertain guests along the way. These guides have years of expertise and are always ready to share their love for Alaska with their groups. You won’t be limited to the beaten track on a John Hall’s Alaska itinerary. The opportunity to see bears in their natural habitat, or glaciers standing monolithic in all their glory is within the grasp of everyone while on tour. There are very few places where an experienced guide could tell you where to pan for gold, how to fish in Wonder Lake and whether to bike or hike to Blueberry Hill to pick blueberries, but that’s second nature to John Hall’s Alaska. When the Last Frontier awaits, can you really afford not to see it? By land and by sea, John Hall’s Alaska Cruises & Tours takes visitors on a journey through the wilderness, the culture and the wonder that is Alaska. With every part of the trip designed to immerse visitors in the heart and soul of the state, we at LUXlife decided to take a closer look at this tremendous tour company. John Hall’s Alaska Cruises & Tours Best Alaskan Tour Operator 2020 & LUX Distinction Award for Eco-Friendly Tourism Such is the care extended to John Hall’s Alaska visitors, that they are seen less as passengers and more like family. People are names, not booking numbers, and can expect only the pinnacle in first-class service throughout their vacation. Of course, the importance of leaving a natural beauty like Alaska for the next visitor is paramount, and when travelling with John Hall’s Alaska, you can be sure that not only do they leave as small a footprint as possible, they train guests to do the same. The use of reusable water bottles, recyclable materials and emission reducing technology on the coaches are just a few of the environmentally friendly methods that the company employs. Just as importantly, the John Hall’s Alaska team adhere to strict guidelines to avoid disturbing regular migration, feeding and mating patterns. All these steps make sure that John Hall’s Alaska will still be around for years to come. John Hall’s Alaska has gone from strength to strength. Previous guests have asked for new tours in different destinations which has led to the Alumni Adventure program. Since its humble beginnings in 2013 with one departure, six have been planned for 2021 to exciting holiday destinations all over the world. 2021 will also see their regular tours expanding to include itineraries with destinations in the lower 48 states. With John Hall’s Alaska visitors can be certain of the same loving care and first-class service no matter where in the world they’re heading. At the centre of the business is an attention to detail, a love of the destination, and a passion for sharing. These are the qualities that have made John Hall’s Alaska the success that it is, and that it will continue to be for a long time to come. Company: John Hall’s Alaska Cruises & Tours Contact: Lauren Hall Website: www.kissalaska.com