Capps Kris - AARP Frommers Alaska

Alaska 13th Edition

by Kris Capps, Michael Dunham, Charlotte Glover & David Kiffer

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ISBN 978-1-118-07470-1 (paper); ISBN 978-1-118-16308-5 (ebk); ISBN 978-1-118-16307-8 (ebk); ISBN 978-1-118-16309-2 (ebk)

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Front cover photo: Two bull moose size each other up in brilliant fall colors with Mount McKinley towering in the background in Denali National Park Leo Keeler / Alamy Images.

Back cover photo: Left: Female Brown Bear with cub Thomas Sbampato / Picture Press / Alamy Images. Middle: Historic Creek Street, famous from the days of the Alaskan Gold Rush, Ketchikan Don Klumpp / Alamy Images. Right: Tufted puffin ( Lunda cirrhata ), standing on rock, USA, Alaska Blickwinkel / Alamy Images..

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Opening up the world and the wonders in your own backyard.

Maybe youre finally planning that big trip youve dreamt of for years. Maybe youre ready to hop in the car and go where the road takes you. Or maybe youre visiting far-flung family and friends.

Welcome to travel for grown-ups. Where do you turn for help?

Dedicated to helping you enjoy and enrich your life through travel, AARP has teamed up with Frommers to offer the best advice on must-see destinations, from daytrips to journeys around the world. Well guide you to the best food, accommodations, shopping, nightlife, sights, and activities that suit your lifestyle.

And true to AARPs commitment to help you stretch your dollars, well show you how to get the best value, whether youre traveling near or far. Want to splurge on a fancy hotel and eat cheap, or vice versa? We offer all price ranges. And give you the flexibility to tailor your trip to your budget. Whatever you choose, whatever your budget, well make sure you have memorable and wonder-filled experiences.

So hit the road and enjoy every minute. Well show you the way.