Meet Our Destination Expert:

5 Revealing Questions

Alan Buckelew

President & CEO

Number of Years with Princess:

33

Number of Countries Visited:

60

Hometown:

Long Beach, California

A little about my job:

I’m fortunate to have one of the most interesting jobs I can think of. My days are spent leading teams making decisions about where our ships go, what kind of experience our passengers will have, and how we market our cruise vacations, among dozens of other important issues. Running one of the best cruise lines in the world is an honor, and I’m thankful for the support of a great Princess team.

1.

What item is in your suitcase that you couldn’t travel without?

It’s in my briefcase – my Kindle.

2.

What’s your most treasured travel souvenir?

A painting from Tallinn, Estonia.

3.

What’s the most memorable dish you’ve eaten during your travels?

Moreton Bay bug in Sydney.

4.

What’s your travel motto?

“Have Blackberry, Will Travel.”

5.

Where haven’t you been that’s on your travel bucket list?

An African safari.

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Few people have seen more of the world than Princess Cruises’ own destination experts.In the past 45 years that Princess ships have been sailing to all seven continents, many of our longest-serving shipboard and shoreside employees have logged thousands of sea and air miles visiting hundreds of countries, cities and sites. We’re often asked, “You’ve seen it all. What places do I really need to have on my travel bucket list?” Over the course of a year, some of our 15+ year employees shared their personal stories that we hope will inspire others. The resulting collection of 50 Essential Experiences touch 36 countries on six continents, and we hope you enjoy the journey!

  1. In the Embrace of Rio’s Most Famous Monument
  2. Dog Mushing on a Sunlit Glacier
  3. A Soldier Returns … as a Tourist
  4. Art Deco Treasures from Tragedy
  5. The Sounds of Santorini
  6. Bobsledding Down the Unlikeliest Mountain
  7. Majesty and Music in a Lost City
  8. A Castle to Call Home
  9. Unexpectedly Awestruck on the Golden Circle
  10. Discovering the Hidden City of the Incas
  11. New Year’s Eve at the Edge of Time
  12. My Grand Tour
  13. A “Homecoming” in a Country of Contrasts
  14. The Most Wondrous Wall of All
  15. In Search of Marco Polo
  16. In the Midst of a Holy Pilgrimage
  17. A Lesson in Courage and Sacrifice
  18. From Tahiti with Love
  19. Standing in the Shadows of the Moai
  20. First Time Around the Horn
  21. The Rhythm of the Animal Kingdom
  22. A Mayan Discovery with an Unlikely Guide
  23. Istanbul Ignites a Spirit of Adventure
  24. Mystery and Intrigue in the Venice of the North
  25. The Gift of the City of Lights
  26. Self Discovery Along the Mighty River
  27. A Divided City Reunited
  28. Remembering Gallipoli
  29. The City that Knows No Age
  30. Homeward Bound – Aloha Style
  31. A Crossing Between Worlds
  32. Finding Friendships in an Empty Town
  33. An Ode to My Emerald Isle
  34. For the Love of London
  35. In the Wake of the Bounty
  36. Hospitality Needs No Translation
  37. Discovering Delightful Diversions in Belgium
  38. The Theory of Travel Relativity
  39. An Eye-Opening Dream Destination
  40. Falling in Love with India
  41. In Step with the Dutch Life
  42. The Power of the Pyramids
  43. Unlocking a World of Wonder
  44. A Second Home in Vancouver
  45. Enveloped by the Magic of a Bygone Empire
  46. Savoring Flavorful Hong Kong
  47. The Great Love of My Life
  48. Trekking to the Hidden Temple City
  49. Romance in the City by the Bay
  50. The Ocean
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