Romantic Alaska Vacations: Unusual Travel Destinations

by Amanda & Daniel
(Canada)

Romantic Alaska vacations - This unusual travel destination is very likely to include glaciers, a dog sled or a glimpse of northern lights.

An Alaska honeymoon or romantic getaway is the choice for both adventurous and romantic couples. With pristine wildlife, native culture and historic small towns Alaska will satisfy even the most selective travelers needs for unusual and romantic experiences.

Winter Getaway

Winter is the best time to see the aurora borealis and also a great season for a variety of snow sports. Alaska offers superb downhill, cross-country, and backcountry skiing; snowshoeing, snowmobiling, dog mushing and ice skating. Girdwood is a ski town and a great base camp for exploring Prince William Sound and the Kenai Peninsula. There you can enjoy the mountains, fine dining, and deluxe accommodations in an idyllic valley setting. Alaska is by far the best place in the USA to see northern lights. The Fairbanks area is probably the best place in the world for aurora viewing.

Summer Getaway

Summer tourists won't have much chance of seeing the famous Aurora Borealis but they will be exposed to endless sunlight. Many people take their trip between June to September just to enjoy the skies that stay lit throughout the night. May through September is the best season to take a cruise to Alaska. However, there are a number of smaller companies that send the ships out in April. Talkeetna is a quintessential Alaska pioneer town with an ideal combination of outdoor recreation and small-town relaxation. The friendly artistic atmosphere make for enjoyable visits to this unusual travel destination. It can get crowded during the summer so do book ahead.

No matter how you plan to spend your time in Alaska you will surely be astounded it's natural beauty. Check out Alaska honeymoon or romantic getaway for more destination information and best romantic getaway ideas and places to visit in this unusual travel destination.


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