What is your favorite list?

End of the season, it is sad to think of the end of anything, but I always try to see the bright side. Here are my top 5 favorites for the end of the Season – in no particular order -

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Best Months to Travel Alaska

Train ride in AlaskaAlaska is a beautiful place to visit, and while our summers are short, there are some advantages and disadvantages in every month of travel:

May:

Pros: While May can be less crowded, and availability generally is not an issue.  Many hotels and activities will still be offering lower, pre-season rates to save you money. Continue reading

New Half Day Cruise to…. Surprise Glacier!

Surprise GlacierWhere to begin this day cruise blog?  Waking up, the drive in, or the fantastic breakfast we had at The Inn at Whittier. Let’s begin with the easiest part, the timing of this new Major Marine Surprise Glacier Cruise. It runs later in the morning, which gave us more passage times through the Whittier Tunnel. At 5:15 pm, the cruise ending is just as convenient in the early evening.  Continue reading

Are You Ready For The Alaskan Summer

Alaska’s Summer is in full swing, and the first Denali Star trains have meandered past our office, on their way to Fairbanks and Denali – marking the start of the Summer Tourism Season. There is a lot of preparing to do if you are coming to Alaska this season. If you made your vacation reservation with Alaska Denali Tours, you should already have received your vouchers after making your final payment. You can rest assured that your tours, hotels, Alaska Cruises, and transportation are all reserved and waiting for you. Continue reading

Picture perfect

Some times when you’re driving through Alaska you just have to pull over and take a picture. In all the years I’ve been traveling to and from work or in to town, inevitably there is some amazing scenery, be it a simple sunrise or sun set. Continue reading