The Northwestern State University Alumni Association is offering an opportunity for travelers to experience exotic, historic and breathtaking destinations while contributing financial support to the Association.   Two luxury cruises have been planned for 2013 to Alaska and to Europe with ports of call in Italy, Greece and Croatia.

“These trips are a great opportunity for our alumni to network with other Northwestern State alumni and Louisiana natives,” said Haley Blount, associate director of Alumni Affairs.    “These trips are offered to our alumni and friends at discounted rates because of the partnership we share with other Louisiana universities and the travel companies.  It’s also the perfect way to be able to give back to the university, because the NSU Alumni Association gets a portion of the proceeds from each booking.”

An Alaskan cruise, set for Aug. 5-12 aboard the Oceania Cruises’ Regatta will depart Seattle and sail to the Alaskan ports of Wrangell, Sitka, Ketchikan and through the stunning, scenic Tracy Arm Fjord and Inside Passage.  Early bird specials including two-for-one cruise fares and free airfare are available.  For more information to book passage call GoNext at (800) 842-9023.

 The Italian Inspirations cruise with ports of call in Italy, Greece and Croatia, Oct. 17-25, will take travelers to centuries’ old towns aboard Oceania Cruise’s Riviera, Oct. 17-25.  Travellers will visit Capri, Amalfi and Sicily, the Greek wonderlands of Zakynthos and Corfu and the walled city of Dubrovnik.  Early bird specials, including two-for-one cruise fares and free airfare are available.  Call GoNext at (800) 842-9023 for more information.

Information is also available at northwesternalumni.com or by calling Blount at (318) 357-4414.