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* Exact prices, including brochure rates, with tips on how to find deep discounts, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
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Extensive descriptions of all the major ships sailing in Alaska, with information on everything from cabins and ship facilities to shore excursions and recreational activities.
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Comprehensive ship ratings that grade the essential elements of a cruise experience (dining, activities, children's programs, public areas, cleanliness, and overall enjoyment) from "poor" to "outstanding."
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Complete coverage of the Inside Passage and Gulf of Alaska, with off-the-beaten-path experiences and new takes on top attractions.
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Bonus wildlife guide in the appendix highlights the animals you're most likely to see--from whales to bald eagles to bears.
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978-0-470-16907-0 (9780470169070)
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Jerry Brown was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and worked as a reporter for Scottish newspapers before joining the news department of the London Daily Mail. Later, for 31 years, he was the West Coast Bureau Chief of a leading travel trade newspaper. He and Margaret, his wife and best editor, have two grown sons, a granddaughter, Victoria Rose, and two grandsons, Mason Patrick and Maddox Matthew.
Fran Wenograd Golden is a well-established travel writer and editor whose work appears in numerous newspapers and magazines as well as websites including CruiseCritic.com. She is also author of TV Vacations: A Fun Guide to the Sites, the Stars, and the Inside Stories Behind Your Favorite TV Shows as well as other travel books. She lives in Boston and is the proud parent of Erin and Eli.
List of Maps.
What's New in Alaska Cruising in 2008.
1 The Best of Alaska Cruising.
2 Choosing Your Ideal Cruise.
3 Booking Your Cruise & Getting the Best Price.
4 The Cruise Experience.
5 The Cruise Lines, Part 1: The Big Ships.
6 The Cruise Lines, Part 2: The Small Ships.
7 The Ports of Embarkation.
8 Ports & Wilderness Areas along the Inside Passage.
9 Ports & Wilderness Areas along the Gulf Route.
10 Cruisetour Destinations.
Appendix A: Alaska in Depth.
Appendix B: Alaska on the Wild Side.
Index.
