Whatever event you’re planning, make it even more memorable by traveling to the Westmark Fairbanks Hotel and Conference Center. Designed with your needs in mind, nothing has been spared to provide all the professional amenities, services and space you need to pull off an amazing event. From small groups to large parties, we can accommodate…
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Alaska is home to America’s tallest peak, captivating scenery, and some of the most creative people you’ll ever meet. Across the state, artists put all of those things on display at “First Friday” events. Different artists feature their works of art at participating businesses for the general public to enjoy on the first Friday of…
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Many of us have hopes of a new year filled with crushing goals and (of course) good health and fortune. Why not get your 2019 started by kicking it off Alaska-style? Whether you’re single and ready to mingle or have a family full of kiddos, here’s a list of fun and unique Alaska New Year’s…
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If you think you need to wait around for warm summer months to head to Alaska, thinking again! Winter is when the real fun begins. There are many reasons to add a winter trip to Alaska to your bucket list. Keep reading – we’re sure these cold weather-only experiences will convince you to book a…
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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 Great Land.…
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