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Whale watching in Alaska is an unforgettable experience that will transport you to another world. I’m a guide in Alaska and a former year round resident and I can tell you that seeing whales in the wild waters of Southeast Alaska is something you don’t want to miss! Once you’ve heard a whale breathe, you’ll want to keep hearing it over and over as long as possible. Even if you are on a cruise and think you don’t need to go on a boat tour from a cruise, I want to encourage you

Travel insurance is not the most exciting topic in travel planning, but it’s an important one to think about and not just for international travel. Travel insurance is an important consideration if you're planning an Alaska trip. What is Travel Insurance? Travel Insurance is coverage that you purchase in advance of your trip that protects you from unplanned additional costs or money lost due to circumstances beyond your control while on your trip. This includes things like ai

Any time you venture into the great outdoors, odds are you may have to contend with nature’s little nuisances. While Alaska does have a reputation as a mosquito haven, it really depends on the time of year and the part of the state you’ll be exploring.   If your plans during the summer months include traveling to coastal towns like Juneau, Skagway, Whittier or Ketchikan or better yet through the Inside Passage on an expedition cruise like those run by National Geographic-Li

Alaska’s Inside Passage is a breathtaking coastal route that stretches along the state’s southeastern edge, winding through a maze of narrow waterways, forested islands, and deep fjords. This scenic corridor spans roughly 500 miles from the northern tip of British Columbia to the Gulf of Alaska, offering some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes in North America. Sheltered by a series of islands, the Inside Passage provides calm, protected waters, making it a popular route fo