Alaska Travel Insurance

Travel InsuranceLife is full of uncertainties, a reason why travel insurance is always a helpful thing to have when you are traveling, especially if you are traveling to Alaska. Alaska being a northern state at the fringes of the Arctic has unexpected weather patterns. Denali National Park, which is one of the top Alaska destinations, has a weather of its own, molded by the towering jagged peaks of the Alaska Range. 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

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

The Perfect Alaska Vacation

There is no single “Perfect Alaska Vacation” that fits everybody’s tastes and budget.  We are all looking to see different things, and have different experiences in Alaska.  Here’s my personal opinion of what a perfect Alaska vacation should be like:

Scenic: Alaska is a gorgeous state, and your vacation should take you Continue reading

Denali Backcountry Lodge Reviews

Just thought I’d share a few reviews from guests at the Denali Backountry Lodge.  If you aren’t familiar with the lodge, it lies at the very end of the restricted 92 mile Park Road, nestled in a snug valley carved by Moose Creek as it winds its way to the Yukon. Denali Backcountry Lodge offers more than a beautiful location. Accommodations consist of 42 cozy, heated cabins, each with its own private bath – quite a luxury for such a remote location. Two outdoor gazebos near Moose Creek provide great places to relax, and a Continue reading