The scenic landscape and pristine natural beauty of Alaska has wowed countless visitors, including those on travel cruises.
However, Alaska travel cruises are but one way of discovering the beaty of this magnificent land. Alaska, the 49th state of the US, is the country's largest state, with Juneau as its capital and Anchorage its largest city. Some of the nicknames for Alaska include The Last Frontier, Land of the Midnight Sun, and North to the Future. Alaska is endowed with rich natural resources and is the site of America's tallest mountain peaks, including the highest in North America - Mt. McKinley.
Common misconceptions about Alaska include those related to weather and road conditions. According to the state's website, over a third of all visitors found Alaska weather better than they had expected. Likewise, road conditions generally turn out to be much better than pre-visit expectations.
There is no substitute to planning ahead and it may be a good time to book now and save big on Alaska cruises at Orbitz! Complementing the sightseeing from the cruise with overland tours or, better yet, staying or living in Alaska provides a more complete picture of this popular travel destination.
(Video from youtube.com; posted byggg11333 11.23.07)
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