Spend Less and See More in Alaska
If you'd like to get the most out of your dollar and your trip, this is the guide for you. I put a fresh spin on budget travel, showing you the best for less and how to see it in a more authentic way--the way the locals do.
Instead of spending $300 a night for a chain hotel, why not sleep in a cozy waterfront apartment in Kodiak for as little as $85 a night, or take over an entire lighthouse in Cordova for the week. for free!?
I'll take you on self-guided treks to see glaciers calve and highlight the best places to spot bears (safely and cheaply) in the great Alaskan wilderness. That way you can save enough to splurge on the best whale-watching tours (we rate 'em all), take a flightseeing expedition to Mt. McKinley, conquer the rapids on a whitewater rafting tour, or learn how to reel in Pacific salmon from a master.
Let me show you the "other" Alaska--the one only insiders know about. Catch a lumberjack and gold panning competition in Juneau or volunteer on an archaeological dig in Unalaska in search of the state's earliest history. These are only a few of the great ways to get closer to the culture of Alaska. Read on for more!
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978-0-470-08957-6 (9780470089576)
Schweitzer Klassifikation
Freelance writer David Thompson lives in the Hawaiian Islands. He is one of the authors of the Pauline Frommer's Hawaii guide.
List of Maps.
A Note from Pauline.
1 Alaska, from Folly to Fantastic.
The Regions of Alaska.
Top Experiences.
Suggested Itineraries.
2 Cruising Alaska's Coast.
Weighing Your Cruise Options.
The Best Cruise Experiences in Alaska.
Booking Your Cruise.
Cruise Lines Profiles.
3 Anchorage & Environs.
Don't Leave Anchorage Without.
A Brief History.
Lay of the Land.
Getting to & Around Anchorage.
Accommodations, Both Standard & Not.
Dining for All Tastes.
Why You're Here: The Top Sights & Attractions.
The Other Anchorage.
Active Anchorage.
Attention, Shoppers!
Nightlife in Anchorage.
Get Out of Town.
4 Southcentral Alaska.
Don't Leave Southcentral Alaska Without.
Lay of the Land.
Getting to & Around Southcentral Alaska.
Valdez.
Whittier.
Cordova.
Seward.
Soldotna/Kenai.
Homer.
Kodiak.
5 Southeast Alaska.
Don't Leave Southeast Alaska Without.
Lay of the Land.
Getting to & Around Southeast Alaska.
Ketchikan.
Wrangell.
Petersburg.
Sitka.
Juneau.
Glacier Bay National Park.
Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness.
Admiralty Island.
Skagway.
Haines.
6 Alaska's Interior.
Don't Leave Interior Alaska Without.
Lay of the Land.
Getting to & Around Inner Alaska.
Fairbanks.
Interior Driving Tour #1: The Steese Highway.
Interior Driving Tour #2: The Elliott Highway.
Interior Driving Tour #3: The Dalton Highway.
7 Denali National Park & Preserve.
A Brief History.
Lay of the Land.
Getting to & Around Denali.
Accommodations, Both Standard & Not.
Dining for All Tastes.
Why You're Here: The Top Sights & Attractions.
Active Denali.
Nightlife in Denali.
Talkeetna: Back Door to Denali.
8 The Bush.
Don't Leave Bush Alaska Without.
Lay of the Land.
Getting to & Around the Bush.
Unalaska & Dutch Harbor.
Nome.
Barrow.
9 The Essentials of Planning.
When to Visit.
Entry Requirements.
Customs Regulations for International Visitors.
Getting to & Around Alaska.
Saving Money on Accommodations.
Outdoor Adventures/Tours.
Travel Insurance--Do You Need It?
Money Matters.
Health & Safety.
Tips on Packing.
Specialized Travel Resources.
Staying Wired.
Recommended Reading.
Appendix: Alaska on the Wild Side.
Whale Spotting 101.
Index.
