A famous cruise line once said that getting there is half the fun, but where is "there?" New York City? Somewhere in Europe? A craft fair in a sleepy Southern town? If you know you want to go, but not sure where, TravelSense has plenty of suggestions. The second of four themed installments centers on the Pacific Northwest.

The Pacific Northwest Seattle The crown jewel of the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is wondrous collection of places, ideas and cultures, ideally located with mountains hovering in the distance and various bodies of water, each with a unique personality, waiting at the end of every city street. So grab you best mate and your most fun gal pal and trek off to the Emerald City, for this is one trip you should not tackle alone. Pacific Coast Highway Known as Route 1 in California and The 101 farther north, the fabled Pacific Coast Highway follows the Pacific coast from the sandy beaches of Southern California to the rugged coastline of the Pacific Northwest. This is the road driving was invented for — the road where car commercials are filmed. On the PCH, you don’t crack your window for a bit of air, you roll it down all the way to feel the wind blast through your hair like a lighthearted tornado. Fly Fishing Fly-fishing is that rare sport that can be a mystical experience or simply good ole fun for couples, friends and families alike. This experience is reeling in people from all corners with fly-fishing tours and packages available for those who have never baited a hook. These packages include lavish nights in picturesque hotels, savory meals, top-notch gear, expert training, and a guide to lead you to the best spots on the river. All you need is the desire to connect with nature and a trusted travel agent to find you the best package. Alaska Immense in size and landscape, Alaska is best experienced from the calm waters that hug its striking coastline. Cruise ships provide the vacation essentials—luxurious rooms, scrumptious dining, relaxing spas, first-class entertainment for adults and children alike—and Alaska provides the scenery—picturesque villages bursting with culture, humpback whales swimming alongside, dense forestland engulfing the distance.

Fall into New England Adirondacks Imagine hiking underneath a canopy of golden and fire-orange leaves, of canoeing on a brisk stream as it empties into a pristine lake. Imagine colorful towns with idyllic shopping, of spas and resorts that redefine tranquility. Imagine a row of wooden deck chairs lined up on the soft sands of a lake, of the reflection of the mountains shimmering in the waters. Imagine no longer. Welcome to Adirondack country. Bar Harbor, Maine Maine could be a boastful state, but it’s not. With 6,000 lakes and ponds, 32,000 miles of rivers and streams, and the same amount of coastline as California, Maine lets Mother Nature speak for herself. And according to travel agents, Mother Nature’s headquarters must be located in Bar Harbor – a coastal town on Mount Desert Island about midway up Maine’s coast. Fall Foliage in New England Like a million Monet-painted dominoes tumbling one after another across a football field, the fall season transforms the lush landscape of America with its gentle palette of reds and yellows until each tree becomes a masterpiece. Nowhere is this transformation more visually striking than in the seven states that comprise New England. Boston Considered by many the capital of all of New England, Boston is truly a national treasure. As one of America’s oldest cities, Boston gushes with historical intrigue and old-world charm that even a 7-year-old would find interesting, while tantalizing adults with fine dining, antique shops next to trendy boutiques, world-class theatre and professional sports teams steeped in tradition.