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| Alaska | Need help finding accomodation in Alaska Posted: Mon November 2, 2009 12:43 PM UTC
Hey, I'm a young English guy, currently living in London and have always dreamed of coming to Alaska. I was wondering if anyone knew of any websites or any other way I could find out about families or anyone who take in young travellers/students in exchange for work etc? I haven't managed to find anywhere yet and what with me coming from so far I see this as a good way of being able to stay for longer, without running out of money and to really get a real experience of Alaska with real locals rather than just being around tourists constantly. All help is very much appreciated. Thanks guys!
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| Alaska | survival trips. Posted: Sat October 24, 2009 06:52 PM UTC
I am trying to plan a 10 day survival trip to northern alaska. I'm only finding tours online. was wondering if anyone had some good idea,s as to what would be a good place to do this in the spring. Also where i could find some information on travel to these regions.
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| Fairbanks | What to do in NOVEMBER (one day only)? Posted: Tue October 20, 2009 05:12 AM UTC
My wife and I will be in Fairbanks one full day (but two nights) in late November - in order to see the Northern Lights. Beyond seeing the Lights we will have time to do some sort of activities. We are not that interested in museums. Would prefer to meet people. We are especially interested in the local culture - and especially the Native Alaskan culture. Any ideas? And how can we meet up with local people?
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| Alaska | Christmas and New Year's in Alaska Posted: Tue October 13, 2009 11:48 PM UTC
Any suggestions for good times during the Winter Holiday season? We will be in Alaska from Dec 25 - Jan 2.
Thanks! -Scott |
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| Alaska | Brooks Lodge Posted: Tue October 6, 2009 08:32 PM UTC
I'm thinking about splurging on the Brooks Lodge next summer. What's the best time to go there (for bear viewing) and how far ahead of time do I need to make reservations?
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| Alaska | Need Help/Ideas Posted: Mon October 5, 2009 08:49 PM UTC
I am planning a trip to Alaska with my wife over the Christmas holiday and have no idea where to start. It should be close to around 10 days, but I really have no idea what to do. Alaska is such s a big place with what seems to be a million different great things to do. I know we are flying into Anchorage, but from there, who knows? We are open to anything and both pretty adventurous people. Doing to the tourist thing would be fine, if it is worth it, but also getting off the beating path (i.e. camping, fishing, whatever) would be great too.
Basically, we have no idea what to do. We are coming from Hawaii, so first thing first is stocking up on the right clothes. Originally from the east coast, we know cold, but probably not this cold. Any ideas would be great and thanks in advance for your help. Scott |
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| Anchorage | October 2010 Trip Posted: Fri September 25, 2009 04:14 PM UTC
We are planning to go come to Alaska for our honeymoon in mid October of 2010. I know most 'tourist attractions' have closed by then, which is fine with us. We are going to rent a 4 wheel drive vehicle and drive around anchorage, portage, whittier, and seward and would also like to drive up to Fairbanks/chena hot springs/north pole, alaska. Any tips on driving conditions? Is it safe to drive from anchorage to fairbanks in the middle of October?
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| Alaska | Alaska Trip next Summer Posted: Mon September 21, 2009 07:53 PM UTC
I would like to get opinions from members on a few questions.
1. The best places to stay in Homer, Seward, and Valdez. Preferrably on the beach. 2. How to divide up 9 or 10 days between the above towns. 3. Should we take a Prince William Sound tour if we will be also taking the ferry across? 4. Any other suggestions welcome. |
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| Juneau | Looking for Blues Music Posted: Wed August 19, 2009 02:59 AM UTC
Visiting Juneau August 20-24: any Live Blues to recommend?
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| Denali National Park and Preserve | Tundra tour Posted: Sun August 2, 2009 08:08 PM UTC
Does anyone know when the wilderness tundra tour starts ( date ), is it May or June...Thanks ...Joe A.
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| Kodiak | would love some suggestions Posted: Sat August 1, 2009 03:49 AM UTC
Hi, I will be traveling from Massachusetts To Kodiak in a few weeks, and would love some suggestions as to what to do, bring, pack, etc.
Should I pack really warm? Fleece and Gortex jacket enough? Hiking boots? Shorts? does it get warm? I would love to go kayaking for a day trip. can anyone recommend a few places? How about good places to eat? I am planning on renting a car to see the entire island. any places that are a must see? Thanks! |
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| Alaska | Skagway Hotels Posted: Thu July 30, 2009 12:48 PM UTC
Hello again !!!
Now we are looking for spend 3 nights in Skagway. Can somebody advise with one good place for spend this 3 nights (around 10 of August) with good relationship price/Quality? (We asked to Skagway bungalows and is fully booked). We can have B&B - Hostels-Motels and hotels (not expensive). Many tks again. Guillem. |
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| Alaska | Change Euros to USD. Posted: Thu July 23, 2009 05:37 PM UTC
Hello again.
We come from Europe, travelling from Vancouver to Rocky mountains and Alaska and need to change from Euros USD after cross the border between Canada and Alaska. Can somebody advise in which place of this is good for change with less comission and good exchange rate application? Skagway/Gakona/Haines Junction/Anchorage. Otherwise: - I thing it's easy to pay more or less with VISA card in restaurants, petrol stations, museums, etc... What do you rcommend? Pay in cash or with Credit Card? -Many tks in advance for yr help. Guillem. |
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| Alaska | Flight around McKinley-Denali Posted: Wed July 22, 2009 07:32 AM UTC
Hello.
We are two people looking for a flight around Mckinley and Denali. Can somebody recommend one flight company with good relationship between price & quality? and the price? (We are open to other recommendations; maybe we have tours for more than two and can be cheaper. In principle we prefer flight on the 16th of August) Many tks for yr suggestions. Guillem. |
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| Valdez | Transportation to Valdez Posted: Mon July 13, 2009 11:00 PM UTC
What is the best way to get to Valdez from Anchorage? I'm staying for 2 weeks, so a rental car is very expensive. Is there a bus or a shuttle? Is there a bus or train to Whittier where I can take the ferry?
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| Alaska | Which side of Vancouver Island? Posted: Sun June 28, 2009 12:36 AM UTC
I am curious, although I know it is not a very important question. When a 50,000+ GRT cruise ship leaves Vancouver to sail the Inside Passage, does it go through the Strait of Juan de Fuca and out into the Pacific, or does it stay in the channels to the east of Vancouver Island? Maps I have consulted indicate the eastern passage, but when I zoom in on Google World, it looks very restricted. So, I am curious.
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| Homer | 4 Wheeling in Homer, AK Posted: Tue June 23, 2009 03:50 AM UTC
Can you ride 4 wheeler on the spit in Homer, or anywhere else in Homer? Are there any ferries to Seldovia anyone would recommend? Can people rv camp anywhere on the spit, or are there designated spots? Any info is appreciated!
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| Alaska | Companion needed for Alaska trip Posted: Mon June 22, 2009 07:37 AM UTC
I am a 79 year old man looking for a companion for a trip to Alaska through the Carribean Cruise to avail discounts on twin sharing basis. Dates are flexible.
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| Denali National Park and Preserve | Alaska Rail baggage Posted: Sat June 20, 2009 06:23 PM UTC
My husband and I will be traveling from Fairbanks to Denali, Denali to Anchorage and Anchorage to Seward. We were wondering about the carry on restrictions. The AK RR web site says that they only allow a carry on the size of a small briefcase. Does anyone one know how stringent they are? We have camera gear that cannot be put in checked baggage so we are trying to figure the best way to carry it all on and still stay within the restricted carry on size. Can someone give us some tips? We have two DSLR camera bodies and several medium to medium large lenses that we are taking. We can take our shoulder bags for a body and one lens and a vest for the rest will that work or will we be told we can't take our cameras on board?
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| Ketchikan | Misty Fijoirds? Posted: Wed June 17, 2009 11:15 PM UTC
Should I spend $166.00 on a cruise thru FiJoirds or spend less and do Totem pole saxman excursion?
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| Alaska | Bring car in a ferry from Heines Posted: Thu June 11, 2009 03:21 PM UTC
Hello,
we are have rented one car in Vancouver and going thru Canada to Alaska. For coming back we are planning to go from Seward to Haines - Haines to Ketchnikan and from Ketchnikan to port Hardey(Vancouver island)- Canada by ferry lines. Somebody knows which can be the total cost for 2 adults+cabin+car separately. Depending of the costs we will thing about the possibility of leave the car in Haines and back without the car. Tks and rgds, Guillem. |
GUILLEMMAS
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| Alaska | Southeast Alaska trip by ferry Posted: Thu June 11, 2009 08:51 AM UTC
Hello,
My wife and me are planning to come to SE Alaska on August arriving from Canada by rental car. We weill spend 4 to 5 days in the zone.The intention is to take a fery from Skagway and arrive at Ketchikan or Prince Rupert but we don't know how to do this. Would be very nice if somebody can help us with the following questions: - The ferry it's the cheapest way to travel? (Is the company www.ferryalaska.com the cheapest and it's good?) What it's the cost approximately? - Exist any kind of pass for some days for two adults + car? - It's better to travel with our car? or leave the car and travel alone? Otherwise: - Can you recommend the best places for not miss and the best glacier? Tks inadvance for yr great help on this. Rgds, Guillem. |
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| Kodiak Island | July 2009 trip to Kodiak...need some answers Posted: Sun June 7, 2009 09:59 PM UTC
We are coming to go a mission trip--vbs for a small church there. Most days will be working with the children from 1-4. I would like to go kayaking, but do not want to go with a group tour type thing. Is there anyone who does kayaking around this area more one on one?
Also...might be interested in hiking. Husband will probably be fishing...so...I want to do something more to my interests. Pat |
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| Alaska | alaska tour this summer - june-july 2009 Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 03:41 PM UTC
Hi there,
I am planning to visit alaska next month, june, please somebody help me to book my trip, please give expert opinion on what is worth seeing, how many day we can stay in each place etc, i am 35+ visiting with my wife and kid of 8 yrs age, planning 9 days trip, interested to see anchorage (glaciers around this place ? which cruise and trains to explore must see glaciers ?), denali national park(what to do there ? and where to stay?), mt mckinly, dog sled(which is better ?), is it worth visiting Juneau ? how many days expert suggestion to see 'glacier bay national park, best place for whale watching ? best place to see wild life ? please reply in detail. thanks you verymuch. bellakka |
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| Alaska | Where to start an Alaskan cruise? Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 06:30 PM UTC
We were not going to take a trip this year but seeing the great low rates of Alaskan cruises, we decided we may do one this summer. Some start in Seattle, some in Vancouver and some in Whittier, all 7 day with different stops from four to seven. I researched several ships and most seem to be ok, mostly complaining about the cost of excursions, the rain and cold and mosquitoes. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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| Seward | Family Accomodation for 2 days Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 12:46 PM UTC
Hi
Heading to Seward for 2 days next Aug, will have the 8 hours Kenai Fjords boat, exit glacier, Kayaking where ! and other tours if we have time. We are a family of 4, including 2 teens and yes we will have our rent car, what we are looking for is: A nice hotel, breakfast is a must, room accomodate 4 of us, 200-400 USD a day. All recommendations and advice are highly appreciated. |
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| Juneau | Hiking Groups Posted: Sun May 17, 2009 08:36 PM UTC
I will be in Juneau from June 7 through the 11th. Are there any hiking groups in town? I feel a little apprehensive about hiking alone (bears and all).
Thanks, Cass |
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| Alaska | First time Cruisers and trip to Alaska Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 09:48 PM UTC
I'm new to Virtual Tourist and my husband and I are taking a Cruise tour to Denali and cruising south to Vancouver. Our first time to Alaska and wondering if anyone has ideas for must see shore excursions and things to do. Our ports of call are Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan. We spend time in Denali and Mt. Mckinley before the cruise.
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| Alaska | mosquiots? Posted: Wed May 6, 2009 10:59 AM UTC
My parents are going on an Alaskan cruise in a couple of weeks. I was told that insects are a problem, specifically mosquitos. Should they take lots of bug repellent?
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| Alaska | Must See, Must Do Shore Excursions? Posted: Wed May 6, 2009 09:42 AM UTC
We're going on a 7 day cruise via Holland America and we got the shore excursion brochure. Most of them are very inviting but if we do all those excursions, we might end up broke because they are very expensive. Can somebody give me a tip/suggestion which shore excursions should we take in Haines, Juneau, and Ketchikan that is also value for money? We're interested in water rafting, glaciers, wild life sightseeing, hiking and biking with spectacular views of snow capped mountains, beautiful lakes, glaciers and wildlife.
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