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Are you dreaming of icy-blue glaciers and magnificent wildlife sightings in Alaska? Trying to decide which cruise to take to make your dreams come true? At Holland America Line, we love Alaska. In fact, we’ve been visiting the Great Land for more than 75 years. Our love for Alaska is literally printed on our ships that sail there, and we’re thrilled guests also share our passion for this amazing cruise experience. Thanks to voters, Holland America Line’s Eurodam has been recognized for “Best Alaska Cruise” from USA TODAY/10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.

In celebration of this special recognition, we’ve highlighted some of the best reasons to cruise to Alaska with us:

Experience More Glaciers Up Close

With Holland America Line, you’ll see more glaciers in Alaska than any other cruise line. Whether you’re looking to explore them by sea, land or air, we can take you there. Get a close-up view from our perfectly sized ships. Trek across a glacier on a guided hike. Take off on a thrilling tour to soak up aerial views of icy giants. Whether you’re sailing along the shore or embarking on an unforgettable shore excursion, you’ll experience the best of Alaska’s glaciers on our Alaska cruise.

Enjoy Breathtaking Wildlife Moments

It’s a whale. It’s a sea lion. It’s the Big Five! With Holland America Line you can have more access to Alaska wildlife than any other cruise line, bringing you closer to its wondrous creatures. National Park Service Rangers and onboard wildlife experts guide you through wildlife-watching opportunities. Experience whales breaching or bubble-net feeding. Watch sea lions chilling on rocks and otters gliding through icy waters. Take in the views as bears hunt for salmon along the shore. And if you extend your vacation, enhance your adventure with an Alaska cruisetour, taking you deeper into the Alaska wilderness and Canada’s Yukon Territory where the Big Five roam.

Savor the Flavor of Fresh Fish Dishes

Indulge in our Global Fresh Fish and Savor My Catch programs, where you’ll savor the tastes of Alaska from port to plate. That means enjoying the mouthwatering taste of fresh, certified and sustainable Alaska seafood. Tasting Alaska’s fresh and flavorful seafood on our ships has long been part of our immersive culinary experiences. If catching a big one is at the top of your list during an Alaska cruise, consider reeling in a catch on select fishing-focused shore excursions. Then you can indulge in every bite on board through Savor My Catch, relaxing as Holland America Line’s expert chefs prepare and serve it in a true ocean-to-table experience.

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McArthurGlen Group - Designer Outlet West Midlands Credits: McArthurGlen Group

McArthurGlen Group, Europe’s leader in designer outlet retailing, has reported record-breaking sales in 2024, with a turnover growth of 7 percent year-to-date.

In a statement, McArthurGlen, which operates 24 centres across Europe and Canada, said the 7 percent increase in turnover built upon the previous year’s double-digit growth was driven by a steady increase in footfall of 4 percent and a 3 percent rise in average spend per visitor.

This follows consistent rises in footfall and average spend per guest across its portfolio and consolidates 15 quarters of consecutive growth since the pandemic.

The outlet group adds that with the important Christmas trading period still to come, it is confident that it will deliver total sales of nearly 6 billion euros for its brand partners by the end of the year.

Susie McCabe, co-chief executive of McArthurGlen Group, said: “In a challenging economic environment which has seen a luxury slowdown and customers across all geographies making cutbacks on discretionary spending, we have continued to outperform the markets in which we operate.

“Achieving these consistently strong results despite such headwinds is a testament to the relevance of our proposition with consumers and the customer-led approach of our teams.”

McArthurGlen expected to deliver nearly 6 billion euros for its brand partners

McArthurGlen Group - Designer Outlet Malaga Credits: McArthurGlen Group

The group also added that it is continuing to see a “robust recovery” of international tourism to its outlets in 2024, with year-to-date tax-free sales figures up 13 percent on last year – surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

In addition, its outlets have seen a sharp increase in visitors from the Eastern Mediterranean region, for example Turkey, and a steady return of customers from Greater China, along with visitors from the Middle East, Southeast Asia and the US.

Joan Jove, co-chief executive of McArthurGlen Group, added: “Our strong growth this year clearly shows the continued resilience of our business model. Customers across Europe are attracted by the promise of up to 70 percent savings year-round on their favourite brands, while our consistently compelling calendar of promotional events and unique in-centre experiences ensures our guests enjoy real value for money as well as an extraordinary day-out every time they visit us.”

McArthurGlen adds 60 new brands and announces continued expansion

The overall growth has also been helped by the arrival of 60 new brands to its outlets this year and the opening of more than 350 stores. Those brands include Alexander McQueen, Aquazzura, Mason Garments, Forte_Forte, Aquascutum, Hoff, Goldbergh, Slowear, Sunspel, Pangaia and Marc Jacobs.

It also states it has enhanced the “elevation of its brand mix,” especially within its food and drink offering to bolster the customer experience. New openings have included upmarket bakery concept Gail’s, ice-cream brand Ben & Jerry’s and popular café Joe & the Juice.

Nick Brady, group managing director for Leasing at McArthurGlen, added: “We have been focusing on strengthening our brand mix across our designer outlets and are delighted to have welcomed a number of emerging luxury and premium brands to our portfolio this year.

“As leaders in the outlet market, our centres offer the perfect testing ground for high-end brands that are new to the off-price channel – giving them access to a new customer base while simultaneously offering our guests the opportunity to discover up-and-coming labels.”