Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Alaska - A Memorable Vacation

The remote state of Alaska has steadily become a popular choice for holidays. Known mainly for its natural beauty, it has a lot of cultural and fun activities to immerse you in.

Weather in the state is famous for its unpredictability. However, the best time for you to book cheap flights to Alaska is between May and September. During this time the days are long and nature is in all its glory. Tourism is at its peak in the months of July through mid August. But this is also the time when prices are at their peak, so those on a strict budget should stay alert. December to March is the best time to visit if you want to witness the famous Northern Lights.

The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is the most popular airport for reaching the state. If you are looking for inexpensive flight tickets, prior planning and research is very important. You can find many flights to Alaska in the month of May. For those who are looking forward to enjoying the Alaskan winter, November to March is the best time for obtaining flight tickets. There are a lot of things to do in the state. The Denali National Park is one of the major attractions of the area. It is closely followed by Skagway's White Pass and Yukon Route Railway. This historic route is one of the most breathtaking routes in the world. Taking a glacier tour is also a great way to enjoy the picturesque winters of Alaska. For those who are interested in the Native American culture of the state, the Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage is surely a boon. The Inupiat Heritage Center is another such museum, which provides you the opportunity to talk to the Native Americans who created it.

There are a variety of unusual and exciting events occurring in Alaska. The famed Tesoro Iron Dog Snowmobile Race in mid-February is one such event. The March Iditarod Dog Sled Race and the April Arctic Man Ski & Sno-Go Classic are other two events you would not want to miss. In mid November, the Haines Alaska Bald Eagle Festival gives you the unique opportunity to witness more than 3000 bald eagles. Apart from these, there are many bizarre community events in the state, which can be fun to attend. For instance, in the annual Cordova Ice Worm Festival, a long imitation ice worm is paraded through the streets.

Alaska has a delightful variety of gift shops where you can get many interesting "Made in Alaska". These shops offer a wide range of unique gifts, mail order gift packs and souvenirs. Even the local grocery stores have lots of inexpensive gifts. There are many shops which showcase contemporary artwork.



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