Alaska Vacation and Trip Information

Best hotels, facts and information in Alaska, United States.

The eleven-mile Reid glacier of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Alaska.  
  • The eleven-mile Reid glacier of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Alaska.

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Alaska, the largest state in the United States (coming in at more than twice the size of Texas), is one of the final frontiers for travelers seeking adventure, unparalleled natural beauty or just a chance to get away from it all. It has more coastline than all the other U.S. states combined, and along with Hawaii is the only other non-contiguous state in the union.

There are myriad options for the family or individual planning a trip to Alaska. Gaze at glaciers and wildlife while cruising the Inside Passage, visit Denali National Park (home of Mt. McKinley), or revel in the history and culture of Alaska’s cities and small towns.

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Northern Lights
Plan the Perfect Alaskan Vacation
by Deb Vanasse January 23, 2008

Alaska’s wilderness is one of the final frontiers for travelers seeking adventure, unparalleled natural beauty or just a chance to get away from it all.

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Kayaking
See the World From a Kayak
by Jill K. Robinson May 22, 2009

Go where no other boats can. Plan your kayaking vacation with our expert tips on how to choose the right type of trip and find recommended tours.

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Canoeing in Page Snake River at Grand Teton National Park
10 National Park Treasures
by Debbie K. Hardin May 22, 2009

Read our picks for five essential national parks to see before you die, and five worthy ones that are under-the-radar.

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Alaskan Cruise
Finding the Right Cruise Destination
by Kim Michele April 10, 2009

Not every cruise itinerary fits every type of traveler. Read our cruise expert’s recommendations for how to find your ideal cruise and season to travel.

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Best Hotels in Alaska

Country Rose Manor BandB
Anchorage, AK, United States

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Alaska House Of Jade B And B
Anchorage, AK, United States

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Chugach Bed and Breakfast
Anchorage, AK, United States

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Knik River Lodge
Palmer, AK, United States

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Ak Fireweed House Bed and Breakfast
Juneau, AK, United States

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Victorian Heights B and B Ip
Homer, AK, United States

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Halcyon Heights Bed And Breakfast Inn
Homer, AK, United States

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