We outfitted you with the basics in our first Alaska blog devoted to packing for an Alaska vacation, but this time we’re going to dive a little deeper. Packing for a winter vacation to Alaska can be daunting, but we have all the tips and tricks to make sure you stay completely comfortable on your…
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Alaskans’ Halloween memories are different than most people who grew up in the Lower 48. In Alaska the number one consideration when picking a Halloween costume isn’t about the most popular super hero or princess of the year but about staying warm while trick-or-treating through snowdrifts and frigid temperatures. Alaskans aren’t about to let cold…
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When you have to tighten your travel purse strings, it can be difficult to know how to save money without sacrificing quality in a new location. Luckily, Alaska and Canada are rich in natural beauty, and there’s no price tag on that. A little money can get you a long way – here are five…
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Whether it’s your first time to Alaska or you call the state home, it’s always fun to check out some of the new businesses around town during your down time. From fresh food and new brews (of both the coffee and beer variety) to a spa just for men, here are some of our favorite…
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By booking a trip to Anchorage during the first week of the month, travelers get the special benefit of seeing some of the best Anchorage has to offer at “First Friday” events around downtown, many just blocks away from the Westmark Anchorage Hotel. Local galleries, boutiques and restaurants display the works of artists from Alaska…
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Picture this: you’re in Alaska, surrounded by mountains, glaciers, rivers and wildlife and you’re dancing your heart out to some of the best live music by artists from Alaska and beyond. Now pinch yourself, because you’re not dreaming! There’s sure to be a summer concert very near your Westmark Hotel no matter what time of…
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As a quickly growing sector of the Alaska economy, it seems a year doesn’t pass without a new crop of breweries showing up somewhere in the state. Here’s our latest roundup of what’s new on the Alaska brewery scene so you can add to your must-do list on your next vacation to the Last Frontier.…
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This summer, Maureen Mitchell is heading back to one of her favorite places on earth after 13 long years away. The esteemed artist is returning to Alaska to take up residence at McKinley Chalet Resort, and from June 3-9, she will live, sketch and paint in the Denali Square Artist in Residence Cabin. Maureen worked…
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We all love a royal wedding, and with the impending May 19 nuptials between Britain’s Prince Harry and America’s Meghan Markle, we can’t help but want a little bit of royalty in our own lives. Here are some of our favorite (easy) ways to treat yourself royally—Alaska-style! At the Westmark Anchorage, step onto one of…
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In our opinion, nobody really needs an excuse to visit Alaska. However, just in case you’re looking for one, we have a foolproof idea. When it comes time to send your child to college, look no further than the 49th state and you’ll have the best reason to plan trip after trip, guilt-free. In addition…
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