Westmark hotels across the state are busy getting ready for Thanksgiving. For the Westmark Anchorage Hotel, this means brining turkeys and curing hams in the hotel’s kitchen, all in preparation for not one, but many Thanksgiving feasts that we will serve. On the menu are stuffing, mashed potatoes, ham with a grilled pineapple glaze and…
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During the chilly and dark months of winter, Alaskans like to get a little creative with their drinks. Here are some of our favorite seasonal drinks, each with a special twist from the Last Frontier. Westmark feature: Hot Peppermint Patty – A favorite at Westmark hotels, this sweet, seasonal beverage is the perfect nightcap on…
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The classic advice holds true: Layer, layer, layer. You may have ignored your mom when she told you to bring an extra sweater and wear a hat, but up here in The Last Frontier it is essential to have the right outerwear for a visit. Here are some packing tips to prepare you for…
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Many Alaskans like to punctuate the long winter season with a handful of short getaways to other locations. Trips to sunny and hot locales like Hawaii or Mexico are always popular, but an adventure to Canada’s Yukon can be just as rewarding, and relaxing! Sometimes the best vacations can be found in your own backyard.…
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Image used under Flickr Creative Commons license from Mike Jurvud. Maybe you thought visiting Anchorage in the off-season was only for the hardcore dog-mushing types? Well, guess again. If you like festivals – especially those that offer a plethora of fun activities for every taste – then the annual Anchorage Fur Rendezvous Festival is just…
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Road-trip enthusiasts love searching for oddball attractions like the World’s Largest Ball of Twine. While Anchorage doesn’t have a contender for that title, it does have plenty of other interesting sights that you won’t find anywhere but Alaska’s largest city. Here is a list of 13 quirky and fun sites you can see during your…
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Alaska might be thousands of miles from Germany, but that doesn’t mean America’s northernmost state isn’t celebrating the world’s largest beer festival. Not to be left out of any celebration that includes beer, food, music and fun, the state is one of many to hold its own homage to the popular event. The first Oktoberfest…
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Every New Year, we pen a list of resolutions promising ourselves that this will be the year we’ll make more time for exercise and improve our health and fitness. Anyone who’s been to the gym during the first week of January knows they’re not the only one who’s made this pledge. And anyone who’s been…
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No need to leave the kids at home for a trip to Fairbanks. Not only will it be memorable for the Alaska beauty and wildlife, but for the great activities that are designed for families visiting the state’s second-largest city. Fairbanks has plenty of activities that will make for favorite family travel memories for years…
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The best way to learn about a place, aside from actually going there, is to learn from people who live there. Thanks to the Internet and the rise of blog culture, this is easier than ever. If you want to get a feel for Alaska before you visit, such as finding the best restaurants, local…
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