Fairbanks, Alaska (AK) – The annual World Eskimo-Indian Olympic Games (WEIO) will take place at the Big Dipper in Fairbanks from July 21 through 24, 2021. A four-day series of traditional Alaska Native athletic competitions, WEIO draws Native athletes … Continue reading →
American Cruise Lines’ American Constellation ship has canceled its next Alaska cruise after three people tested positive for Covid-19. The ship departed on a 10-night cruise from Juneau, Alaska on July 4 but the trip was cut short Saturday after … Continue reading →
Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has announced plans to add additional voyages for the 2021 season in Alaska this summer. Due to robust demand for their Alaska programming, Lindblad will reactivate its two remaining U.S.-flagged vessels – and has added an additional … Continue reading →
Three Carnival Corporation cruise line brands are expected to return to service in the US, starting in July with Alaska sailings departing directly from Seattle. Based on recent guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control’¯and Prevention (CDC), and close … Continue reading →
JUNEAU, AK., – On Sunday, May 16th UnCruise Adventures will co-host a Toast to Alaska event prior to the departure of a sold-out cruise on the Wilderness Discoverer. The company announced today they have partnered with Travel Juneau and several … Continue reading →
UnCruise Adventures Cruise Comeback for 2021 Starts Alaska Earlier Than Expected Due to Big Demand The Leading Small Boat Company Moves Earlier Departures from Washington State to Juneau Bringing More People to Alaska Than Any Other Cruise Line UnCruise Adventures, … Continue reading →
Denali National Park, Alaska (Photo by Lauren Breedlove) Well, if tourists won’t go to the vaccine, the vaccine will come to them. At least in Alaska. In an effort to boost visitors and help struggling businesses, the state of Alaska has … Continue reading →
Under the veil of darkness, the aurora borealis, like magic, appears and dances across the sky. This mesmerizing and compelling natural phenomenon lures travelers to the Fairbanks region where the northern lights are commonplace. Because this awe-inspiring natural phenomenon … Continue reading →
Despite the uncertainty over the Alaska cruising season, Holland America Line and Princess Cruises are still offering opportunities for travelers to see the glaciers, wildlife, and explore national parks. This summer HAL and Princess Cruises offer many ways for travelers … Continue reading →
Fairbanks, Alaska (AK) – Explore Fairbanks presents the Official 2021 Visitors Guide, a free 65-page, full-color booklet. Fairbanks enjoys year-round visitation that includes the Midnight Sun, Aurora and Winter seasons which are all depicted prominently in the vibrant new … Continue reading →
Holland America Line is bullish on an Alaska cruise recovery for 2021, and will deploy six ships. It plans a full season of sailings with Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Oosterdam, and Volendam offering Alaska and Glacier Bay itineraries. The … Continue reading →
Alaska Airlines will become a full oneworld alliance member on 31 March 2020. It is the first global airline alliance for the Seattle-based carrier. “We are officially joining a family with some of the best airlines in the world. The … Continue reading →
Seabourn reveals Alaska and British Columbia itineraries for 2021. ( Seabourn, the ultra-luxury resort at sea, will offer a host of immersive experiences and adventures in Alaska and British Columbia in 2021 aboard the luxurious Seabourn Odyssey. The … Continue reading →
Alaska Airlines has announced five new leisure routes including a new service to Cancun. Launching in mid-December, new flights link Los Angeles with Mexican hotspot Cancun and Reno. The Cancun flight is seasonal, while Reno flights from LAX will operate … Continue reading →
Introducing Alaska Yukon Discovery Tours Alaska Mountain Guides is proud to introduce our newest division of exceptional experiences — Alaska-Yukon Discovery Tours, the best option for immersive inbound multi-day tours throughout northern Southeast Alaska and the Yukon Territory. We provide guided … Continue reading →
Salmon Falls Resort, an intimate full-service waterfront resort in Ketchikan, Alaska, announces an extended booking season through Oct. 1, 2020. Situated at the southernmost entrance to Alaska’s iconic Inside Passage, located just 90 minutes from Seattle, the resort is … Continue reading →
What do walrus heads, warriors and dragons all have in common? They all play a role in the mythos surrounding the aurora borealis. Nowadays we look to the heavens and know that electrons from space are colliding with … Continue reading →
In Alaska’s Interior and Arctic, the caribou far outnumber the people. In fact, according to Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s Bob Hunter, there are almost five caribou to every one human in Alaska’s Interior and Arctic. These two … Continue reading →
Alaska Airlines is adding more flights at LAX. It will launch seven new routes before the end of the year, starting with daily flights from Los Angeles International to Eugene and Medford in Oregon. A new route to Bozeman, Montana … Continue reading →
