(145 Reviews)
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Diane Michael

Winston Salem, NC
Planning Authentic River Cruise Experiences

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Alaska Destination Specialist

Iditarod Headquarters Wasilla, AK
Iditarod Headquarters Wasilla, AK

Have you dreamed of watching moose meandering in the streets of an Alaskan small town as you prepare to fly over the majestic mountain range surrounding Denali?


Do you dream of amazing marine life encounters with whales breaching off the bow or wildlife encounters with moose and grizzly bears walking the streets?


Would you like to soar over Denali “The Great One” and experience optimal views of its stunning peaks and surrounding glaciers that provide breathtaking views of stunning scenery and vast wilderness of Denali National Park?


Have you imagined being mesmerized by the powerful and exhilarating sound of a massive glacier calving while watching as crumbling pieces of ice plummet into the ocean?


Have you dreamed of sailing narrow waterways to explore the rugged beauty of Alaska’s shoreline including epic glacier-viewing experiences and explore charming historic ports? Do you desire to experience the Northern Lights?


As an Alaska Destination Specialist, Diane would love to help you plan the vacation of your dreams! What is on your dream list of exhilarating Alaskan experiences? Having visited Alaska more than 30 times, including a flight-seeing trip with K2 Aviation where the pilot flew above Denali National Park and between snowcapped peaks with glaciers below, there are few experiences which can compare. Diane says, “It was one of the most breath-taking and inspiring trips of my life. The scenery was incredible!” Were you aware that Denali creates its own climate at 20,320 ft. and weather can change in an instant?!


There are wide variety of experiences available in Alaska including: dog-sled rides, gold panning, whale watching, and fishing excursions, mountain climbing and hiking adventures, glaciers cruises, railways packages to Skagway, bear viewing at Katmai National Park and Preserve, or flights to the island of Kodiak where you can see the Alaskan brown bear which is the largest recognized subspecies of the brown bear, and one of the two largest bears alive today, the other being the polar bear. Cruising the Alaskan coast and adding a tour of the interior of Alaska has become the most popular way to see the Last Frontier. 


Whether you are looking for a pre-planned adventure or experiencing Alaska on your own terms, Diane would be thrilled to assist you with planning your idyllic Alaskan vacation! It has long been Diane’s philosophy that a vacation is an investment in memories to last a lifetime, so make your trip a fantastic one! It is Diane’s desire for you to come home challenged and changed by the places you have visited while bringing a piece home in your memories. CONTACT DIANE FOR A COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION!

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Skagway’s White Pass Rail

In Skagway, my favorite port in Alaska, we took a ride on the White Pass Railroad where the scenery along the route is some of the most breathtaking scenery I have ever experienced. The majestic mountains and the trails that were traveled by the goldminers during the Klondike Gold Rush appeared to...Read more.

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My Reviews

52 of 75 people found this review helpful
Our Alaska Cruise was fantastic!
We had a great experience with a Diane. She is knowledgeable and very easy to work with. We look forward to booking our future travels with her. She’s a real professional!
By  Joyce   from  Winston Salem, NC
Traveled to  Alaska ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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44 of 65 people found this review helpful
One of the best trips ever!
Diane is such a great person/agent to work with. She knows exactly what to look for and makes sure all the little details are included for us, things we don't think about. We have/will always use Diane for our travels!
By  Charlotte  from  NC
Traveled to  Mexico
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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56 of 89 people found this review helpful
Best Family vacation we've ever had
Diane was so helpful , her experience and professionalism made us feel at ease with our travel experience. She gave gave us answers to questions that we didn't even know to ask.
By  Hep   from  Winston- Salem
Traveled to  Caribbean Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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43 of 65 people found this review helpful
Trip of a lifetime!
Diane and I sat down and reviewed all the possible ports of call and what we could do in each place. That was so helpful and proved to enrich our experiences. She also helped chose a room and shared some of her experiences. She answered all our questions from that day until the day we left. We are back just one week and would like to return.
By  Elaine  from  Winston Salem, NC
Traveled to  Alaska ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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39 of 60 people found this review helpful
41st anniversary trip to Hawaii
Diane was very professional and worked with me to obtain exactly what we were looking for in the trip to three islands—Hawaii, Maui, and Oahu. She was prompt in returning phone calls and/or emails. We had a missed connection on way home and she immediately started looking for flights. It was comforting to know we had someone we could trust if we had any problems. Thank you, Diane.
By  Shorty  from  Roxboro, NC
Traveled to  Hawaii ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Destination Expert:

  • Alaska
  • Hawaii

Travel Specialist:

  • Luxury Cruises
  • Small Ship Cruises
  • Adventure
  • Luxury

Top Travel Partners:

  • Holland America Line
  • Princess Cruises®
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
  • Globus
  • Silversea Cruises

Certifications/Awards:

  • CTA
  • Luxury Travel Specialist
  • Group Travel Specialist
  • Avalon Waterways Specialist
  • AMAWaterways Specialist
  • Luxury Cruise Specialist

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