Immersive Japan Tour culminating in a luxury cruise to Alaska

A unique travel experience offered by Dream Vacations with Laurie and Greg Shuss, who have been recognised as Best of the Gulfshore winners for 2023, 2024, and 2025. The main focus is a land tour in Japan, highlighting iconic sites in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima, such as the Tokyo Sky Tree, various temples and shrines, Mount Fuji, and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Then a luxury cruise travelling from Japan to Alaska, featuring stops in Japanese coastal cities and culminating in Alaskan destinations like Kodiak and Valdez. Details are available for booking this trip for the late April 2026 timeframe. Call 239-603-6040 or visit bonitaspringstravel.com .

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"Dream Vacations with Laurie and Greg Shuss" travel package. The core of the package appears to be a special land tour in Japan, followed by a luxury cruise to Alaska. Supplementary information includes contact details for Laurie and Greg Shuss and a reference to their "Best of the Gulfshore" awards.

Main Themes:

• Cultural Contrast and Immersion: The itinerary highlights both the "deep Japan" cultural experience through historical sites, temples, and traditional practices, and the natural beauty and historical richness of Alaska.
• Relaxation and Luxury: The cruise component is presented as offering "ultra-relaxing days at sea" and is described as an "amazing luxury cruise."
• Unique and Memorable Travel: The language used emphasizes the "once in a lifetime travel experience" and the opportunity to "make memories for a lifetime."
• Expert Guidance and Booking: Laurie and Greg Shuss are positioned as the expert contacts for booking this "amazing trip."

Most Important Ideas and Facts:

• Itinerary Overview: The trip is structured around a cruise from Tokyo, Japan to Anchorage, Alaska, with an optional land tour of Japan preceding the cruise.
• Japan Land Tour Highlights: The optional land tour offers significant cultural and scenic experiences:
• Tokyo: Includes views of the Imperial Palace (exterior), a visit to the Tokyo Sky Tree for panoramic views, and exploration of the historic Asakusa Temple, described as "known to bring good luck in almost anything."
• Mount Fuji and Ashi Lake: A full-day tour visiting the sacred Mount Fuji and the volcanically formed Ashi Lake.
• Kyoto: Travel by "high speed bullet train" to Kyoto. Activities include a traditional Japanese tea ceremony (with the opportunity to wear kimono robes and taste matcha), a visit to the Imperial Palace and gardens, and exploration of the Arashiyama district, including the "famed Bamboo Forest, one of the most photographed sights in Kyoto."
• Kyoto Temples and Shrines: Visits to the "important Shinto shrine" Fushimi Inari Shrine, "famous for its thousands of red torii gates," and Sanjusangendo Temple, "famous for its 1001 human-sized statues of Kannon, the goddess of mercy."
• Hiroshima and Miyajima Island: The land tour concludes with a visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and a ferry trip to Miyajima Island.
• Cruise Itinerary Highlights: The cruise portion includes stops in:
• Miyako, Iwate: Described as offering "deep Japan" and possessing the "most beautiful shoreline in the county."
• Aomori: Highlighted for its "breathtaking nature."
• Hakodate: Known for "views of the shining city" that "dazzle at night."
• Kodiak: Presented as a "natural paradise."
• Valdez: Emphasized for its "rich history."
• Arrival in Anchorage: The final destination.
• Booking Information: The trip is available for booking through Laurie and Greg Shuss of Dream Vacations. They have availability for the "late April 2026 timeframe."
• Contact Details: Laurie and Greg Shuss can be reached at 239-603-6040 and bonitaspringstravel.com.
• Recognition: Laurie and Greg Shuss of Dream Vacations have been awarded "Best of the Gulfshore for 2023 and 2024 and 2025."

Key Quotes:

• "Experience 'deep Japan' in Miyako, Iwate, which has the most beautiful shoreline in the county."
• "Hidden gem Aomori is blessed with breathtaking nature, while views of the shining city of Hakodate dazzle at night."
• "Delight in Kodiak, which is a natural paradise, before setting sail for the Last Frontier and the rich history of Valdez, then arrival in Anchorage."
• "You visit Asakusa Temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo. Here you can feel the traditional Japanese culture the moment you step onto the temple grounds. The temple is known to bring good luck in almost anything, so make sure to make a wish!"
• "Since Mount Fuji is a sacred mountain, it is surrounded by temples and shrines, even at the crater's edge."
• "In this ceremony [Japanese tea ceremony], you will have an opportunity to wear traditional kimono robes, and taste the green matcha tea."
• "The highlight of the district is the famed Bamboo Forest, one of the most photographed sights in Kyoto."
• "Fushimi Inari Shrine is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. It is famous for its thousands of red torii gates, which stand astride a network of trails."
• "Sanjusangendo Temple, famous for its 1001 human-sized statues of Kannon, the goddess of mercy."
• "Now let’s talk about the best of all, the amazing luxury cruise around Japan and ending in Alaska."
• "Let Laurie and Greg Shuss of Dream Vacations help you book this amazing trip that will make memories for a lifetime."
• "They have bookings available for the late April 2026 timeframe."