Written by stvchin on September 8, 2009
- My experience in Alaska as a visitor is probably going to be a lot different that most other vistors’ experiences. I was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska for the first 14 years of my...
Written by smmmarti guide on June 30, 2009
- The thing I love most about Alaska is that the last great frontier can tempt even the most stalwart travel snob into shedding his preconceived notions about cruising. I've managed to convince many an otherwise...
Written by callen60 on February 5, 2009
- AccommodationsPrincess' mini-suite rooms are wonderful. They're more spacious and comfortable than a hotel room, and have a lengthy balcony that is the highlight of the trip. The beds are great, the sitting area is gracious,...
Written by TwoIdiots on November 22, 2008
- 1999 was the last time we were in Seattle. It had gotten more crowded and freeway construction was everywhere. Pike’s Place was still popular than ever. Newly renovated Seattle Art Museum was delightful with an...
Written by TwoIdiots on November 22, 2008
- By the time we reached Kluane National Park in Yukon, it was late September. All the trees already lost their leaves, the weather was sunny and dry, and the snow had not come yet. Compare...
Written by TwoIdiots on November 22, 2008
- After Anchorage we made a side trip to Valdez. The drive along Glenn Highway to Glenallen was spectacular, especially the high point east of Palmer but just west of Matanuska Glacier. For many miles along...
Written by TwoIdiots on November 22, 2008
- By the time we returned to Anchorage, it was mid September and hotel prices had gone down a bit. We enjoyed staying in downtown Anchorage because we could walked to everywhere (most of the attractions...
Written by TwoIdiots on November 22, 2008
- After we left Denali, we made a brief stop in Anchorage to restock. It was too expensive to stay in Anchorage in early September. We drove to the less visited town called Hope on the...
Written by TwoIdiots on November 16, 2008
- By the time we got to Denali National Park, it was Labor Day. We spent the entire week here and watched the leaves literally changed colors right in front of our eyes. Where do we...
Written by TwoIdiots on November 16, 2008
- We arrived at Dawson Creek late in the day and it started to drizzle on and off. We camped at the City Park which is cheap and convenient. Next day we had to make an...
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