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Alaska Holiday Guide

Glaciers, grizzlies and the midnight sun.

Why visit Alaska?

Alaska is America's last frontier. Cruise the Inside Passage, see Denali, kayak among icebergs and chase the Northern Lights in Fairbanks.

Top things to do in Alaska

  • ★Inside Passage cruise
  • ★Denali National Park
  • ★Kenai Fjords glaciers
  • ★Bear viewing
  • ★Northern Lights in Fairbanks
  • ★Alaska Railroad

Best time to visit Alaska

June–August for cruises and wildlife; late August–March for Northern Lights.

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Where to stay in Alaska

Anchorage as a base; Seward, Talkeetna and Denali lodges for touring.

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