Skitara Globe Explorers Club

It’s that part of the year where choosing the right start to your Alaska adventure matters just as much as the journey itself.

Last weekend, we stayed at Populus Seattle.

Located in Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square, the hotel beautifully blends modern elegance with the spirit of the Pacific Northwest. The design feels deeply connected to nature, warm woods, earthy textures, soft natural light, greenery, and calm, open spaces that immediately create a sense of ease.

It’s modern without feeling cold. Stylish without trying too hard.
The kind of hotel where every detail feels thoughtful and intentional.

What I appreciated most was the atmosphere: calm, welcoming, refined, and very Seattle in the best possible way.

A wonderful choice for travelers looking for a hotel with character, comfort, and a strong sense of place before the next adventure begins.

Antarctica, Alaska, or South America, I believe the best journeys stay longer after you return home, in pictures you treasure, the stories you tell, and the people you met along the way. That is a kind of travel I love creating. What makes a journey unforgettable for you?

We woke up this morning to a message from our Explorers in New Zealand. This is why we do what we do. Hearing how happy they are, how cared for they feel, and how everything simply flows, reminds us that great travel isn’t about how far you go. It’s about how deeply you experience a place.