I am traveling to Anchorage to watch the 2008 Iditarod start. Tips..suggestions? This is my first Alaska Trip!
I would love suggestion on the best hotel to stay at...what activities are going on leading up to the start of the race...I will only be in Anchorage from Feb. 28th-March 2nd. I would like to do some sightseeing on Friday Feb 29th. I need suggestions...
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The Iditarod actually has two starts: the ceremonial start in Anchorage, and the official start (usually) in Wasilla. Wasilla is located about 40 miles by highway north of Anchorage. The ceremonial start takes place on 4th Avenue downtown. There are several hotels downtown. The Hilton Hotel is located on 3rd Avenue, the Sheraton Hotel is located on 6th Avenue, and the Marriott Hotel is located on 7th or 8th Avenue. Additionally, there's the Captain Cook Hotel on 4th Avenue. All of these are high quality hotels. As for sightseeing, I'm not sure what you'd like to do, or if you'll have a rental car, so I would consider contacting the Anchorage Convention and Vistors Bureau. (http://www.anchorage.net) They have information for you and you can decide what you would like to do.
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Root for Jeff King for me. All I can say about Anchorage this time of year is to dress warm and root for Jeff King.
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The restart (the real start) of the race will be in Willow. There is shuttle service from Wasilla High, Wasilla Middle School & Houston High to the Willow starting line due to parking issues in Willow.
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Thursday, December 1, 2011
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
About What is there to do in Anchorage, Alaska
What is there to do in Anchorage, Alaska?
I am in the Air Force Reserve and headed to Anchorage, AK soon. What is there to do up there? I like taking pictures (I work for a newspaper as a civilian). I will only be there for two weeks and won't be able to travel more than 150 miles from Elmendorf AFB.
Other - United States - 4 Answers
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If you like fishing salmon season starts in April i thing go to kenai on kenai river..Lot's of fun...
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well if you like to fish there are some good red saukeye guides around
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I would head to Eklutna,,,,It is about 15 miles north of Anchorage towards wasilla. It is an old Russian cemetery that has Spirit houses.Only about half of a mile off the interstate, Also South of Anchorage is very pretty...I would try to avoid Anchorage itself.
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Well, if you are going to visit soon, it is still going to be winter conditions. A little after that, will be break up season, which I think, is the ugliest time of year to visit. No real salmon fishing this time of year to speak of. A guy mentioned before about Kenai, which is wonderful in the summer and great fishing, but is about a 4.5 hour drive without traffic and might not be the best place to visit in March/April. As far as pictures, you could always head toward Alyeska, the route is very scenic and would offer several pull offs with great photo opportunites. There are waterfalls alongside the road and a lot of the time, wildlife as well. You could also try heading North towards the Valley. I would check out Hatcher's Pass. You can drive up quite a ways and take beautiful pictures looking down at the Matanuska Valley/Rivers . Something to keep in mind, is that this is Alaska and it still gets dark a whole lost sooner than the Lower 48. You don't want to drive all the way out to these places and find that it's 4 in the afternoon and dark out. Kind of ruins the picture. Both Alyeska and the Valley are less than 150 mi. from the AFB. Alyeska is probably an hour drive outside Anch. and the Valley is a quick 45 min. to Palmer, then maybe another 30 or so to get up Hatchers. Both are well worth it! As far as Anchorage goes, I'm not a huge fan. Lived in Alaska for 26 years and never really go unless I have to. I know a lot of people enjoy going to Koot's (If you want to go out). I'm sure if you ask anyone where to go out, especially if you are not from around here, they will tell you to check out Chilkoot Charlies. It is worth checking out. Anyways, hope that this helps... If you ever get the chance to come back up, come during the summer. There is so much more to do... millions of possibilities. Good Luck and enjoy our beautiful State.
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I am in the Air Force Reserve and headed to Anchorage, AK soon. What is there to do up there? I like taking pictures (I work for a newspaper as a civilian). I will only be there for two weeks and won't be able to travel more than 150 miles from Elmendorf AFB.
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If you like fishing salmon season starts in April i thing go to kenai on kenai river..Lot's of fun...
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well if you like to fish there are some good red saukeye guides around
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I would head to Eklutna,,,,It is about 15 miles north of Anchorage towards wasilla. It is an old Russian cemetery that has Spirit houses.Only about half of a mile off the interstate, Also South of Anchorage is very pretty...I would try to avoid Anchorage itself.
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Well, if you are going to visit soon, it is still going to be winter conditions. A little after that, will be break up season, which I think, is the ugliest time of year to visit. No real salmon fishing this time of year to speak of. A guy mentioned before about Kenai, which is wonderful in the summer and great fishing, but is about a 4.5 hour drive without traffic and might not be the best place to visit in March/April. As far as pictures, you could always head toward Alyeska, the route is very scenic and would offer several pull offs with great photo opportunites. There are waterfalls alongside the road and a lot of the time, wildlife as well. You could also try heading North towards the Valley. I would check out Hatcher's Pass. You can drive up quite a ways and take beautiful pictures looking down at the Matanuska Valley/Rivers . Something to keep in mind, is that this is Alaska and it still gets dark a whole lost sooner than the Lower 48. You don't want to drive all the way out to these places and find that it's 4 in the afternoon and dark out. Kind of ruins the picture. Both Alyeska and the Valley are less than 150 mi. from the AFB. Alyeska is probably an hour drive outside Anch. and the Valley is a quick 45 min. to Palmer, then maybe another 30 or so to get up Hatchers. Both are well worth it! As far as Anchorage goes, I'm not a huge fan. Lived in Alaska for 26 years and never really go unless I have to. I know a lot of people enjoy going to Koot's (If you want to go out). I'm sure if you ask anyone where to go out, especially if you are not from around here, they will tell you to check out Chilkoot Charlies. It is worth checking out. Anyways, hope that this helps... If you ever get the chance to come back up, come during the summer. There is so much more to do... millions of possibilities. Good Luck and enjoy our beautiful State.
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Saturday, October 1, 2011
About Affordable places to stay in or near Anchorage, Alaska
Affordable places to stay in or near Anchorage, Alaska?
I am going to be traveling to Anchorage in the beginning of September and have been looking for places to stay and everything that I have been finding has seemed extremely expensive. Does anyone out there know of someplace in or near Anchorage that is reasonably priced?? And if you know of some places or areas that I wouldn't want a place to stay at please let me know that to. Thanks in advance!!!
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Super 8 motel in Anchorage.
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Google "youth hostel anchorage" and 10 different hostels pop up. We have a different au pair living with us each year and several of them have used the youth hostels when they take a trip to Anchorage. Probably your cheapest option (other than camping) if you're a tourist here or while looking for a place to rent long-term. You don't have to be a student or a youth to stay. Just willing to share a same-sex room with 4-6 people. With showers down the hall. Hotels along Spenard (fairly close to the airport) tend to be older, cheaper, and sometimes seedier than ones downtown or mid-town. Friends have had good luck with priceline.com if they ask for about $90 rooms during the summer, $55 or so in winter. Beginning of September is very much shoulder season. Things are tapering off, but we're over the peak season of June-July-August. Willing to pay more, and I like the Voyager downtown. mini-kitchens in the rooms, with dishes, big rooms, friendly. Convenient downtown location. A lot of Alaskans use them when they have to be in Anchorage. Not cheap, but not more expensive then anyone else, either. They drop their rates a lot in winter.
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I am going to be traveling to Anchorage in the beginning of September and have been looking for places to stay and everything that I have been finding has seemed extremely expensive. Does anyone out there know of someplace in or near Anchorage that is reasonably priced?? And if you know of some places or areas that I wouldn't want a place to stay at please let me know that to. Thanks in advance!!!
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Super 8 motel in Anchorage.
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Google "youth hostel anchorage" and 10 different hostels pop up. We have a different au pair living with us each year and several of them have used the youth hostels when they take a trip to Anchorage. Probably your cheapest option (other than camping) if you're a tourist here or while looking for a place to rent long-term. You don't have to be a student or a youth to stay. Just willing to share a same-sex room with 4-6 people. With showers down the hall. Hotels along Spenard (fairly close to the airport) tend to be older, cheaper, and sometimes seedier than ones downtown or mid-town. Friends have had good luck with priceline.com if they ask for about $90 rooms during the summer, $55 or so in winter. Beginning of September is very much shoulder season. Things are tapering off, but we're over the peak season of June-July-August. Willing to pay more, and I like the Voyager downtown. mini-kitchens in the rooms, with dishes, big rooms, friendly. Convenient downtown location. A lot of Alaskans use them when they have to be in Anchorage. Not cheap, but not more expensive then anyone else, either. They drop their rates a lot in winter.
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
About Is there a ferry that runs from Anchorage to Cordova
Is there a ferry that runs from Anchorage to Cordova?
I'm going to travel to Alaska next month. I've found that the cheapest way to get from Anchorage to Cordova is by ferry. But I didn't find any information about ferry schedule. I'll appreciate for any help.
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Simply google "Alaska Marine Highway" and you will find the ferry schedule. You need to sign up and pay for your Cordova trip asap! That ferry is not run very often and it books up early!! The ferry does not go from Anchorage to Cordova. It leaves from Seward - about a 2 hour drive from Anchorage.
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I'm going to travel to Alaska next month. I've found that the cheapest way to get from Anchorage to Cordova is by ferry. But I didn't find any information about ferry schedule. I'll appreciate for any help.
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Simply google "Alaska Marine Highway" and you will find the ferry schedule. You need to sign up and pay for your Cordova trip asap! That ferry is not run very often and it books up early!! The ferry does not go from Anchorage to Cordova. It leaves from Seward - about a 2 hour drive from Anchorage.
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Monday, August 1, 2011
About Is it safe for my dog to travel in the cargo area of the plane
Is it safe for my dog to travel in the cargo area of the plane?
I'm flying from Phoenix to Anchorage on Friday for 2 weeks to visit my mom. I'm EXTREMELY worried about taking my Labrador, Toby. I really want him to come with me, but I am not willing to expose him to any type of danger. Has anyone had any experiences with having their pets travel in cargo? I'm worried about the temperatures, and whether he will be stressed or could get hurt. I will give best answer. Thanks!
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There is no reason for you to take your dog for that sort of time. You should leave him at home with a friend or in a kennel. There's no reason to take the risk.
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The airlines will only allow dogs to be shipped if the temperatures are within an acceptable range. Check with the airlines for what those figures are. As for any stress, they quickly get over it unless the dog is very high anxiety to start with.
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That's how ALL animals travel.
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It should be fine. Airlines are used to dealing with animals. When we moved from Japan to the United States we brought our dog with us and she did just fine down in the cargo area for the 10+ hour flight. If you dog has all of it's shots he should be fine
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Vist you local vet to get some stress pills. Make sure you dog is comfee and relaxed. Give your dog the stress pills and Toby should be fine. Good luck! :)
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I'm flying from Phoenix to Anchorage on Friday for 2 weeks to visit my mom. I'm EXTREMELY worried about taking my Labrador, Toby. I really want him to come with me, but I am not willing to expose him to any type of danger. Has anyone had any experiences with having their pets travel in cargo? I'm worried about the temperatures, and whether he will be stressed or could get hurt. I will give best answer. Thanks!
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There is no reason for you to take your dog for that sort of time. You should leave him at home with a friend or in a kennel. There's no reason to take the risk.
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The airlines will only allow dogs to be shipped if the temperatures are within an acceptable range. Check with the airlines for what those figures are. As for any stress, they quickly get over it unless the dog is very high anxiety to start with.
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That's how ALL animals travel.
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It should be fine. Airlines are used to dealing with animals. When we moved from Japan to the United States we brought our dog with us and she did just fine down in the cargo area for the 10+ hour flight. If you dog has all of it's shots he should be fine
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Vist you local vet to get some stress pills. Make sure you dog is comfee and relaxed. Give your dog the stress pills and Toby should be fine. Good luck! :)
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Friday, July 1, 2011
About how expensive is to travel from seward`s port to anchorage`s airport, and how long is the trip, is it easy
how expensive is to travel from seward`s port to anchorage`s airport, and how long is the trip, is it easy?
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Do you mean from the city of Seward (Alaska) to Anchorage? They are not that far apart by Alaska standards, maybe 120 miles. Figure on $30 or so for a bus or up to $100 for a cab. There's good roads all the way but you never know what kind of weather you'll get this time of year. There are a couple of places between Seward and Anchorage that get blasted with snow in the winter.
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Do you mean from the city of Seward (Alaska) to Anchorage? They are not that far apart by Alaska standards, maybe 120 miles. Figure on $30 or so for a bus or up to $100 for a cab. There's good roads all the way but you never know what kind of weather you'll get this time of year. There are a couple of places between Seward and Anchorage that get blasted with snow in the winter.
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Wednesday, June 1, 2011
About What sights/tourist activities are available in Anchorage, Alaska and the surrounding area in October
What sights/tourist activities are available in Anchorage, Alaska and the surrounding area in October?
My dad and I are traveling up to Anchorage this weekend and are looking for some things to do. We're planning on visiting Chugach State Park to do some hiking, but we're wondering if anything else is open? Any fishing tours, cruises or other fun things to see and experience?
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Most cruises here end early September. If you're into hiking, there's a lot to see at Chugach State Park. There, you'll find Flat top which is Alaska's most visited peak. Once you get to the top, there's a view that you'll surely enjoy. (http://alaska.org/anchorage/parks-and-trails.jsp) There are museums downtown as well where you can learn about the history and wildlife. I can't really think of anything for the month of October. If you visit again, be sure to come during the summer. You can go whitewater rafting at Six Mile Creek, which is VERY adventurous and exhilarating! Go to this website--it's a much better source than I am! http://www.travelalaska.com/
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My dad and I are traveling up to Anchorage this weekend and are looking for some things to do. We're planning on visiting Chugach State Park to do some hiking, but we're wondering if anything else is open? Any fishing tours, cruises or other fun things to see and experience?
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Most cruises here end early September. If you're into hiking, there's a lot to see at Chugach State Park. There, you'll find Flat top which is Alaska's most visited peak. Once you get to the top, there's a view that you'll surely enjoy. (http://alaska.org/anchorage/parks-and-trails.jsp) There are museums downtown as well where you can learn about the history and wildlife. I can't really think of anything for the month of October. If you visit again, be sure to come during the summer. You can go whitewater rafting at Six Mile Creek, which is VERY adventurous and exhilarating! Go to this website--it's a much better source than I am! http://www.travelalaska.com/
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Sunday, May 1, 2011
About what country would you have to travel through when driving from Seattle, Washington, to Anchorage, Alaska
what country would you have to travel through when driving from Seattle, Washington, to Anchorage, Alaska?
Seattle - 14 Answers
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Parts of Canada and the United States of America.
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iraq
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Canada
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Canada
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Courtney, I know you are not that dumb.
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Japan -- i agree with Kenneth u just cant be
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You could swim instead of going through canada
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china,japan and australia dumb question
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I think it is Canadia
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You would travel from the US to the Canadian providences of British Columbia and the Yukon and then back into the US.
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Canada... The province of British Columbia, and the Yukon Territory; and if you went up the Inside Passage by ship you would transit the Cancadian waters of both. Camai!
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More than one person asking this? Weird... You leave the US and head through Canada and back to the US in Alaska.
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canada, unless u use ferry service...then ud be travelling across the pacific ocean.
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Ha ha funny another person asking the same stupid question thinking they're funny. Is your life really that empty?
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Parts of Canada and the United States of America.
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iraq
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Canada
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Canada
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Courtney, I know you are not that dumb.
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Japan -- i agree with Kenneth u just cant be
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You could swim instead of going through canada
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china,japan and australia dumb question
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I think it is Canadia
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You would travel from the US to the Canadian providences of British Columbia and the Yukon and then back into the US.
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Canada... The province of British Columbia, and the Yukon Territory; and if you went up the Inside Passage by ship you would transit the Cancadian waters of both. Camai!
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More than one person asking this? Weird... You leave the US and head through Canada and back to the US in Alaska.
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canada, unless u use ferry service...then ud be travelling across the pacific ocean.
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Ha ha funny another person asking the same stupid question thinking they're funny. Is your life really that empty?
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Friday, April 1, 2011
About Poll: What would be the best place to travel to for your gradution trip on a limited budget
Poll: What would be the best place to travel to for your gradution trip on a limited budget?
Say you just graduated from High School and you were planning on a vacation for about 12 - 13 days. You have a limited budget of about $2,000 to $6,000 which of these places would be the best place to travel to and why? Anchorage, Alaska Honolulu, Hawaii New York City Disney World I can't afford Europe. Please help me decide between ONLY these 4 places!! With the timing I plan on leaving around my birthday in later 2010. I graduate next year and I'm starting to plan.
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Go to Europe.
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That is a huge budget, I wish I could have gotten that much money together for a senior trip. I would choose Disney World- things for everyone to do, lots of fun, probably the most inexpensive. If you have never been to NYC before, it is a great place but more expensive and hard if you don't know the city. Ancohorage sounds cool but I would think there is less to do. And Hawaii i'm sure would be great if you are looking for a beach, personally i'm not as into that. So basically it depends what you are looking for: city, beach, parks... Another fun place to consider: Montreal?
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I don't consider $2,000 - $6,000 very limited. You could go to any of them. Personally, I would go to Hawaii. Since you are interested in volcanoes, it would be a good choice. I got to see the Pu'u O eruption the day it started.
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Out of those four, I would choose Honolulu. But why limit yourself? What about Calgary and the Banff National Park in Alberta? You say that you can't afford Europe but the Icelandic Krona has fallen very sharply in the last few months - it is probable that you would be able to have a cheap package to Iceland, cheaper in fact than some of the other places you suggest.
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I don't consider $2,000 - $6,000 very limited. You could go to any of them. Personally, I would go to Hawaii. Since you are interested in volcanoes, it would be a good choice. I got to see the Pu'u O eruption the day it started.
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Say you just graduated from High School and you were planning on a vacation for about 12 - 13 days. You have a limited budget of about $2,000 to $6,000 which of these places would be the best place to travel to and why? Anchorage, Alaska Honolulu, Hawaii New York City Disney World I can't afford Europe. Please help me decide between ONLY these 4 places!! With the timing I plan on leaving around my birthday in later 2010. I graduate next year and I'm starting to plan.
Polls & Surveys - 5 Answers
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Go to Europe.
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That is a huge budget, I wish I could have gotten that much money together for a senior trip. I would choose Disney World- things for everyone to do, lots of fun, probably the most inexpensive. If you have never been to NYC before, it is a great place but more expensive and hard if you don't know the city. Ancohorage sounds cool but I would think there is less to do. And Hawaii i'm sure would be great if you are looking for a beach, personally i'm not as into that. So basically it depends what you are looking for: city, beach, parks... Another fun place to consider: Montreal?
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I don't consider $2,000 - $6,000 very limited. You could go to any of them. Personally, I would go to Hawaii. Since you are interested in volcanoes, it would be a good choice. I got to see the Pu'u O eruption the day it started.
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Out of those four, I would choose Honolulu. But why limit yourself? What about Calgary and the Banff National Park in Alberta? You say that you can't afford Europe but the Icelandic Krona has fallen very sharply in the last few months - it is probable that you would be able to have a cheap package to Iceland, cheaper in fact than some of the other places you suggest.
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I don't consider $2,000 - $6,000 very limited. You could go to any of them. Personally, I would go to Hawaii. Since you are interested in volcanoes, it would be a good choice. I got to see the Pu'u O eruption the day it started.
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011
About how to travel from Seattle to Anchorage cheap
how to travel from Seattle to Anchorage cheap?
Seattle - 3 Answers
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You can always fly, take a cruise, or theres an alternative. A ferry. But the ferry dosent take off from Seattle, I belive it takes off from Bellingham (north of Seattle) and arrive in Seward (south of Anchorage). http://www.dot.state.ak.us/amhs/ and http://www.princess.com/
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If cheap is the word... then fly is the answer. Alaska Airlines from Seattle is your best bet.
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If you are adventurous you can travel by bus through Canada. GLI brings you to Whitehourse,YT where the conection to Alaska Direct Bus service can be made. I believe the total cost is about $125 each way. I know there are ferries that also make the trip from the terminal at Bellingham seasonally.
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You can always fly, take a cruise, or theres an alternative. A ferry. But the ferry dosent take off from Seattle, I belive it takes off from Bellingham (north of Seattle) and arrive in Seward (south of Anchorage). http://www.dot.state.ak.us/amhs/ and http://www.princess.com/
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If cheap is the word... then fly is the answer. Alaska Airlines from Seattle is your best bet.
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If you are adventurous you can travel by bus through Canada. GLI brings you to Whitehourse,YT where the conection to Alaska Direct Bus service can be made. I believe the total cost is about $125 each way. I know there are ferries that also make the trip from the terminal at Bellingham seasonally.
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Tuesday, February 1, 2011
About Which counrty would you have to travel through when driving from Seattle, Washington, to Anchorage, Alaska
Which counrty would you have to travel through when driving from Seattle, Washington, to Anchorage, Alaska?
Need help! give me the answer by 15 mintues!
Seattle - 9 Answers
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canadia
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Canada.
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Northwest USA and Canada
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Canada. You can always do a world map search with such questions.
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This seems to be a popular question? Canada...
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Canada
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Canada; Alaska and Washington are not contiguous/conterminous.
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canada...unless u transport through ferry.
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Mexico - but only if you take the Southerly route. Could this question be any more stupid?
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Seattle - 9 Answers
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canadia
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Canada.
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Northwest USA and Canada
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Canada. You can always do a world map search with such questions.
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This seems to be a popular question? Canada...
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Canada
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Canada; Alaska and Washington are not contiguous/conterminous.
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canada...unless u transport through ferry.
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Mexico - but only if you take the Southerly route. Could this question be any more stupid?
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Saturday, January 1, 2011
About I am trying to decide if I should travel to Alaska via cruise or fly directly into Anchorage
I am trying to decide if I should travel to Alaska via cruise or fly directly into Anchorage...?
Which would be most enjoyable?
Other - United States - 8 Answers
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Cruise it sounds fun but if u get seasick then fly
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I had a friend from Wisconsin that grew up there and we flew together so she could show me her home town(Anchorage) It was a very long flight....I suggest doing the cruise !!!! I wished we would of!!! Have fun=)
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It depends on your point of view. Find out how long it would take for the cruise vs flying. Are you on vacation, if so, how long do you have. If you have two weeks vacation, subtrack how long the cruise is from your vacation. Cruise's are alot of fun, but it may cut the time you spend in Alaska.
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I did this trip like 2 years ago i think.. it was really fun we flew right into Anchorage, then rented an RV and it was really fun because we could do what ever we wanted and we went to go see a lot of national parks like Denali, and Mt Mckenzie cruises are always fun too. I suggest Holland America or Princess
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This one is a total no brainer for me. I have done both and the cruise was much better. I did the inside passage which included ports of call in Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan, Skagway, Haines, Glacier Bay (or another glacier—possibly Sawyer), and a day of cruising Misty Fjords. My next cruise will be on a smaller ship that can get into the areas that the large cruise ships can't.
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Come on up! We are open 24/7. I suggest taking the cruise one year and then fly up the next year! Either way you will have an enjoyable and memorable trip. Each method will give you an adventure and the scenery will be different each time. Make happy memories!
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Well by your question..."which would be most enjoyable?"; the answer is simple... The Cruise! There is nowhere quite like Alaska, and because it is so vast in expanse, you will see something different at every turn; glaciers, mountains, wild life, etc. Cruises to Alaska right now are at bargain prices, and give you many options as well. So take the cruise and see how the land used to look. Camai! Alaska travel guru! If you need any other ideas, let me know!
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You 1) don't have to choose and 2) mostly don't get to choose. Let me explain: Most Alaskan cruises go ONE-WAY up the "Inside Passage" Ketichan-Petersburg-Juneau-Glacier Bay-Cordova-Seward/Whittier. And then you have the choice of flying back or tacking on a land-portion (Anchorage and Denali National Park and maybe Fairbanks). (Of course the ship goes back with a full load of passangers doing the reverse itinerary). You can orignate out of Seattle or Bellingham, by ship or by plane. Otherwise, there are very few origins for an Alaskan cruise. Unless you are on a "repositioning" cruise at the beginning or end of the May-August season. When the ships come from or return to Japan or Mexico, etc. I'd have a slight preference for cruising first and then doing the land portion. Only because it will go more "far north" as you go. Longer days, bigger mountains, bigger land critters, etc. But look at prices and schedules. You can do sea then land. Or land then sea. I would far prefer the combo, land/sea packages to cruising up and back. You'll see some very different things on the land portion instead of simply the other side of millions of tress and dozens of fjords on the return cruise.
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Which would be most enjoyable?
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1 :
Cruise it sounds fun but if u get seasick then fly
2 :
I had a friend from Wisconsin that grew up there and we flew together so she could show me her home town(Anchorage) It was a very long flight....I suggest doing the cruise !!!! I wished we would of!!! Have fun=)
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It depends on your point of view. Find out how long it would take for the cruise vs flying. Are you on vacation, if so, how long do you have. If you have two weeks vacation, subtrack how long the cruise is from your vacation. Cruise's are alot of fun, but it may cut the time you spend in Alaska.
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I did this trip like 2 years ago i think.. it was really fun we flew right into Anchorage, then rented an RV and it was really fun because we could do what ever we wanted and we went to go see a lot of national parks like Denali, and Mt Mckenzie cruises are always fun too. I suggest Holland America or Princess
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This one is a total no brainer for me. I have done both and the cruise was much better. I did the inside passage which included ports of call in Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan, Skagway, Haines, Glacier Bay (or another glacier—possibly Sawyer), and a day of cruising Misty Fjords. My next cruise will be on a smaller ship that can get into the areas that the large cruise ships can't.
6 :
Come on up! We are open 24/7. I suggest taking the cruise one year and then fly up the next year! Either way you will have an enjoyable and memorable trip. Each method will give you an adventure and the scenery will be different each time. Make happy memories!
7 :
Well by your question..."which would be most enjoyable?"; the answer is simple... The Cruise! There is nowhere quite like Alaska, and because it is so vast in expanse, you will see something different at every turn; glaciers, mountains, wild life, etc. Cruises to Alaska right now are at bargain prices, and give you many options as well. So take the cruise and see how the land used to look. Camai! Alaska travel guru! If you need any other ideas, let me know!
8 :
You 1) don't have to choose and 2) mostly don't get to choose. Let me explain: Most Alaskan cruises go ONE-WAY up the "Inside Passage" Ketichan-Petersburg-Juneau-Glacier Bay-Cordova-Seward/Whittier. And then you have the choice of flying back or tacking on a land-portion (Anchorage and Denali National Park and maybe Fairbanks). (Of course the ship goes back with a full load of passangers doing the reverse itinerary). You can orignate out of Seattle or Bellingham, by ship or by plane. Otherwise, there are very few origins for an Alaskan cruise. Unless you are on a "repositioning" cruise at the beginning or end of the May-August season. When the ships come from or return to Japan or Mexico, etc. I'd have a slight preference for cruising first and then doing the land portion. Only because it will go more "far north" as you go. Longer days, bigger mountains, bigger land critters, etc. But look at prices and schedules. You can do sea then land. Or land then sea. I would far prefer the combo, land/sea packages to cruising up and back. You'll see some very different things on the land portion instead of simply the other side of millions of tress and dozens of fjords on the return cruise.
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