Talkeetna was selected by Budget Travel as one of the 20 coolest small towns in America. It’s no surprise to residents, who affectionately refer to Talkeetna as the town visitors must envision Alaska to be like: a turn-of-the-century gold-mining town with clapboard storefronts, colorful locals and bush pilots strolling the wooden sidewalks with Mount McKinley as …
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Archive for the ‘Alaska Travel Tips’ CategoryTalkeetna: America’s coolest small townMonday, January 3rd, 2011Ringing in the New Year Around FairbanksMonday, December 27th, 2010Forbes recently named Alaska’s biggest Interior city the fasted growing small town in the United States. Despite the recession, the population of Fairbanks increased by 13.7 percent between 2006 and 2009. Many attribute Fort Wainwright and Eielson military bases for contributing to the low, 6.5 percent unemployment rate, well below the national average. It has … Read more...After-Thanksgiving SALE alert!Friday, November 26th, 2010Don’t feel like braving the Black Friday brouhaha this Thanksgiving weekend? Good news: Princess is offering the chance to skip the frenzied 5 a.m. crowds and still get your loved ones a holiday gift they will never forget — with an Alaska getaway! Save 20 percent off our best available rate at any — yes … Read more...If you can’t beat ‘em, start shopping!Thursday, November 11th, 2010Has anyone else noticed that the holiday season began a lot earlier this year? In the past we had at least until Thanksgiving before we were inundated with festive music, Christmas décor and of course, store sales. I can’t say that I agree with jump starting the festivities, but all this tinsel and Tony Bennett … Read more...Activity of the Week: The best show in town is backMonday, November 1st, 2010Amidst the present Halloween season and impending all-you-can-eat holiday season, it’s officially aurora season in Fairbanks. Our resident dancing curtains of light ranging from green to red to purple have been making an appearance in the increasingly dark nights, taking place as low as 40 miles above the earth. While clear skies and darkness are … Read more...Alaska Federation of Natives hits Fairbanks and you are invitedMonday, October 18th, 2010Fairbanks is preparing to welcome the largest representative annual gathering of Alaska peoples in the country, the Alaska Federation of Natives annual convention Oct. 21-23. The convention gathers around 4,000-5,000 delegates each year to discuss a wide range of current events and issues. The 2010 theme, Village Survival, will have a special emphasis on exploring … Read more...Princess Cruises’ New Travel Bucket List BlogTuesday, October 12th, 2010Princess Cruises recently launched a new travel blog titled 50 Essential Experiences: The Travel Bucket List. The blog features entries from Destination Experts – Princess employees – who share their insight on 50 must-see destinations along with their cherished memories and a great photo or two. The blog will also publish a Reader Essential Experience … Read more...Winter: Friend or foe, you’re along for the rideFriday, October 8th, 2010The imminent reality of another winter is one that often segregates Alaskans: the snow enthusiast against the cold-weather antagonist. Regardless of which side of the snow fort you’re on, the fact of the matter is that winter occupies about two thirds of our year in Alaska, so since you can’t beat them, might as well … Read more...Insider’s Tips: Road trip checklistThursday, August 12th, 2010Planning on hitting the road this summer? We hope so. Let’s face it, there’s a lot to see and not enough summer to see it all in, so making the most of every weekend is not just an essential part of living here, it’s a way of life. You might not think planning for a … Read more...Mouth-watering cuisine at 20,320 feetFriday, August 6th, 2010Normally, if you dine at 20,320 feet of elevation, your meals will consist of freeze-dried pot roast in a light gravy sauce and wintergreen ice cream powder. But McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge is offering up a completely different experience at the new 20,320 Alaskan Grill. Against the backdrop of artifacts from actual Denali ascents and … Read more... |
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