Things To Do In Anchorage Alaska

Anchorage AK

On any Alaska Vacation, It is quite common to have one or two free days in Anchorage, between your travels to other destinations. The city of Anchorage is often the first city that visitors to Alaska see, as it is home to the Anchorage International Airport. Anchorage is a beautiful city; in the summer, the city puts up colorful flower baskets all over downtown, and it really brings the city to life. Many visitors are content to just stay in their hotel, and not go out and explore Anchorage; it’s quite a shame, because there is so much to do! Continue reading

Ten Things To See And Do When Visiting Denali National Park

Drive along Restricted Denali Park RoadMany People visit Denali National Park and mostly spend their entire time in and around their hotel, near the Park Entrance.  There is so much to do and see, in Denali National Park, even if you are just staying near the Entrance.  The first thing you have to consider is of course, how you are going to get to the park. Coming from Anchorage, you have a few choices.  One choice is to take advantage of the convenient and comfortable Anchorage Denali Express Motorcoach, traveling straight from Anchorage to Denali. Another choice is to travel on the Alaska Railroad, which takes a bit longer, but is a beautiful trip.  The last, and more extravagant option, is to charter a private plane from Anchorage, to the Park entrance. Continue reading

Affordable Family Vacations to Alaska

Gold Panning kantishnaNow is the perfect time to take your whole family on that Dream Vacation. Alaska is a truly beautiful place, a real once in a lifetime experience that you and your children will never forget. The good memories made here will last a lifetime, and are sure to always be fondly remembered. Whether you’re exploring the coastlines of Alaska, the highest peaks, or both; it is an exciting, and beautiful place to take your family. Continue reading

3 to 4 Day Getaways before or after your Alaska Cruise

If you are taking a Southbound cruise from Alaska, you are most probably flying into Alaska, and either planning to land in Anchorage or Fairbanks. Most of the time, since there is a higher frequency of flights to Anchorage than Fairbanks, either your cruise company, or your travel agent would recommend you to fly to Anchorage. Similarly, if you are taking Northbound cruise to Alaska, you are probably flying back to your home from either Anchorage or Fairbanks.

In either of the two above scenarios, it is always good to Continue reading

Denali Jeep® Backcountry Safari

There are plenty of fun activities you can enjoy at Denali National Park, but for a very independent, and exciting adventure, the Denali Jeep® Backcountry Safari can’t be beat. You and your fellow adventurers will take control of the wheel of a 4-WD Jeep Wrangler® and follow your guide through Denali’s backcountry, on an exciting, informative, and scenic journey. The safari conveniently begins near the Denali National Park Entrance, where you will meet your guide, receive your orientation, and Jeep® assignment. Continue reading