Why Alaska Should Be On Your 2023 Itinerary!

It’s hard to believe that a place as vast and beautiful as Alaska is part of our 50-state lineup. The thought is even harder to grasp once you make it there! Nevertheless, it’s time to do something about the travel bug that has definitely grown insatiable during the past two years, and Alaska is one of those destinations you’ll regret not venturing to. An Alaskan vacation is one for the books – keep reading for why you should experience America’s Last Frontier in 2023!

The Sights

Mountains. Fjords. Vast bodies of crystal blue waters. Glaciers. Rugged terrain off the beaten path. The Northern Lights. This and more await you in the state of Alaska! Whether you decide to experience this beautiful location by car, plane, cruise ship, or on foot, the region offers a variety of landscapes to explore!

Kenai Fjords National Park

Located on the Kenai Peninsula near Seward and south of Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city, Kenai Fjords National Park is home to mountainous fields of glaciers and sprawling wildlife. This landmark is worth the visit if you want to see majestic glaciers without venturing too far north towards the Arctic!

The Northern Lights

The naturally-occuring spectacle of cosmic waves from the sun’s pull on the Earth brings the Northern Lights, or aurora borealis. These take place in the Northern hemisphere in locations such as Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, and Norway! The further north you go, the higher chances of you witnessing bands of green, purple, and blue in the night sky! In Alaska, venture to Fairbanks for the chance to see the borealis for yourself!

The History

Alaska is full of history, both culturally and geographically. The way of Alaska Native tribes has been preserved for thousands of years, maintaining traditions in large and small ways. Learning more about the culture is encouraged here, so you move about with a knowledge and respect of the practices, customs, and values that are still sacred to Alaska Native people. There are plenty of cultural and visitor centers dedicated to showing travellers the enduring cultures of Alaska.

Geographically, Alaska’s famed glaciers are historical figures themselves, dating back to the last ice age! The landscape of the state’s terrain has been altered due to the presence of glaciers, and can take form in valleys or steep points/crevaces. To witness one is to peer into the the Earth’s past!

The Travels

If you’ve thought about venturing to Alaska, there’s more than one way to make it happen! If you’re in the mood for a road trip, Alaska is definitely advantageous enough for car or RV transportation. Flying is also a stellar way to get here and be accommodated in more populous regions like Anchorage, Juneau, and even Fairbanks if you’d like to go inland. Alaska Airlines is the go-to airline to get here with its main hub in Seattle, with flights running daily! However, if you’d rather sit back, relax, and let someone else take the “wheel” while you enjoy the endless views on vacation – an Alaskan cruise can’t be beaten!

It’s obvious why Alaska should be on your 2023 itinerary. The only question is, are you ready?

Want to learn more about vacationing in Alaska and upcoming cruises in 2023? Contact Carole Criddle today at 866-888-2789 or 775-626-0202.