How To Deal With Mosquitoes On Your Alaskan Vacation

One of the things people don’t talk about a lot when they talk about Alaska is all of the mosquitoes we have here. I have heard that experts theorize the number is somewhere between “a lot” and “tons.” It makes sense, really. Mosquitoes tend to lay their eggs near water since pre-adult mosquitoes thrive in …

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Best Cheap Things To Do on Port Days During An Alaska Cruise

Cruises to Alaska can be pretty expensive, depending on which cruise line you take, how long it is, and other considerations. Perhaps you’re considering taking a cruise, but you’re concerned you wouldn’t have a lot of money to spend while you’re here. Or perhaps you’re already on a cruise and you find that you have …

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Sitka vs Skagway – Which Is A Better Travel Destination?

Skagway and Sitka are two of the most popular tourist destinations in Southeast Alaska that don’t get as much press as they should. While everyone focuses on Ketchikan and Juneau both Skagway and Sitka quietly amaze hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. If you were looking at cruises from Seattle to Anchorage and the …

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