Fittingly nicknamed the Last Frontier, Alaska draws outdoorsy travelers from all over the country — and the world. The 49th state is home to diverse wildlife, vast forests, rich history and, of course, delicious food. From freshly caught fish to traditional delicacies, the state’s wild nature is infused into every element of its local cuisine. […]
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There are many ways to experience Alaska’s wilderness, as the state boasts unique sights and natural landmarks. Whether you’re looking for a resort vacation or a secluded hot spring soak deep in the forest, Alaska has something for you. Alaska is one of the best locations for those who enjoy being in the wilderness, and
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Alaska is a popular destination for hikers, backpackers, wildlife enthusiasts and travelers of all kinds. The 49th state is renowned for its hiking trails with spectacular views of snow-capped mountain ranges, lush valleys and an abundance of fauna. An average of over 2 million visitors make the trip to Alaska annually, many to take a
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Alaska is a fascinating state full of history, natural phenomena and some of the nation’s tallest mountain peaks. Visit Alaska to marvel at natural wonders and walk through historical landmarks. Learn about Alaska’s role in World War II or kayak around breathtaking glaciers. Hike around some of the tallest mountains, or try climbing them if
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Embark on authentic adventures in Alaska’s National Parks. Home to some of the nation’s tallest mountain peaks, massive glaciers and undisturbed landscapes, Alaska is a fascinating state to explore. Hike park trails to reach beautiful lookout points, or hike the backcountry land to explore nature. Tour mountains, glaciers and tundras from the sky for breathtaking
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The opportunity to see Alaska’s glaciers up close on the open water is a favorite on many bucket lists. If you’re planning to go on a cruise around Alaska’s mainland or the Aleutian Islands, you’re probably looking forward to the breathtaking tundra scenery. But what makes the glaciers a sight worth seeing? Keep reading for
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Windstar Cruises’ Expedition Leader Simon Hook will be joining Star Legend cruise ship for the second year. Simon grew up near the ocean and its wildlife in northern California. His love nature led him to Alaska, specifically Sitka, over 10 years ago. Along the way, Simon gained vast knowledge of the natural world and wildlife
Ketchikan Ketchikan, Alaska might be the official name of this remote island city accessible only by sea or plane, but it has attracted a whole collection of others. These include “the First City” (a reference to the community’s proximity to Canada), “the Eagle Capital of America,”’ and “the Salmon Capital of the World.” This latter
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Anchorage History After James Cook first explored Alaska in the late 1700s and Russia sold the state to the United States for a cool 7-ish million in 1867, Woodrow Wilson authorized the construction of the Alaska Railroad in 1915. A tent city sprung up around the headquarters of the project, called the Alaska Railroad Ship
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Meet our expedition leader Justin Hofman who will be on board the Alaska cruise the entire time as part of our Signature Expeditions program. With a lifelong passion for the ocean, Justin has spent his career observing and documenting wildlife both above and below the water. As a university student, Justin first honed this focus
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Packing for an Alaskan cruise can be daunting. The weather is so changeable that you can experience warm sunshine and frozen sleet during the same week, and sometimes even on the same day! The key to packing without taking your entire wardrobe is to concentrate on layers. Skip multiple heavy coats and focus instead on
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We are pleased to reveal members of the new Windstar Alaska Signature Expeditions program, which was hand-picked by Windstar’s Expedition Captain James Griffiths to sail with guests on each cruise leading various classes and excursions from glaciology to photography, marine biology to evergreen botany. Each of Windstar’s cruises in Alaska (starting in May) will feature
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We are excited to announce the appointment of Captain James Griffiths to a new position as Expedition Captain for the award-winning small ship cruise line. In this new capacity, Griffiths is overseeing the holistic creation, development and implementation of the line’s newly-announced Signature Expeditions program. Griffiths joined Windstar in 2014 as Captain of the MSY
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Windstar Cruises is serving up intimate adventures and active enrichment with a luxurious twist announcing the launch of a new Signature Expeditions program. Windstar’s Signature Expeditions will offer extremely high touch experiences both onboard ship and in the marine and wildlife environments where the award-winning boutique line sails. The new Signature Expeditions program kicks off
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Cruising the U.S.’s vast last frontier, which offers the opportunity to see highlights of the 49th state in a short time, is on many a vacation wish list. Seasoned travelers often opt for small ships, such as a Windstar all-suite power ship with only 212 guests. It can go where large cruise liners can’t and
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Cruising back to the region after two decades, Windstar will offer a new, luxurious choice, with its boutique brand of small ship cruising and experiential travel. Windstar Cruises will cruise to Alaska in spring/summer 2018 and bring the Windstar way of small ship cruising to one of the world’s most popular cruise destinations. Windstar’s Alaska
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