Photo by Jorge Molina In Anchorage for a quick business trip? Break out of the board room and hit the highlights of the state’s largest city—in just one day! The First Six Hours: Morning Breakfast and Activities Start with an Alaska breakfast of reindeer sausage and eggs at our downtown location. Then head to one…
Continue ReadingSix Ways to Pack More Efficiently for Your Trip to Alaska
image source: jasleen_kaur You might not need that parka after all. By limiting yourself to one carry-on bag for your Alaska adventure, you’ll avoid baggage fees, breeze past the luggage carousel and make the most of your time. Fitting everything into one carry-on bag requires careful planning — and a new frame of mind —…
Continue ReadingTop 10 Reasons You Can’t Miss the Midnight Sun Festival in Fairbanks
Image used under Creative Commons license from Liz When the Summer Solstice comes to Alaska, there’s no rest for the weary – that is, at least, not at midnight, when we’re still enjoying the sun’s presence in the sky at the Fairbanks Midnight Sun Festival. Both locals and tourists from across the world love taking…
Continue ReadingSip Your Way Through the Great Land With Alaska-Style Cocktails
March 20 marked the first official day of spring, and for Alaskans that means we are finally through winter and long sunny days are on the horizon. As warmer temperatures take over, visitors and locals are drawn outside to enjoy the sun, and one of the best ways to warm up from a mountainous hike,…
Continue ReadingArt, Culture and Science – A Tour of Alaska’s Major Museums
This photo is used under a Creative Commons license by y entonces. As a U.S. state, Alaska’s history dates back just over half a century. But the area known as the “Great Land” has a history dating back thousands of years and tells the colorful stories of a place that has gone through enormous changes…
Continue ReadingWestmark Hotels – Conventions Made Easy
Most conferences and work gatherings take place in large, busy urban settings with few opportunities for relaxation outside of the hotel or meeting room after a long day of work. But what if we told you your next conference could offer a completely different experience for attendees? What we have in mind is more of…
Continue ReadingRelive the Klondike Gold Rush: Things to do in Dawson City
This photo is used under a Creative Commons license by Gerald Seng The past is alive and well in Dawson City. The Gold Rush boomtown is hands-on history. Modern day adventures seekers can retrace the steps of the hopeful who came to this region in the late 1890’s in search of fortune. Your experience will…
Continue ReadingVisit the Santa Claus House in North Pole, Alaska
This photo is used under a Creative Commons license by Zanastardust. He is the subject of many stories; we give gifts in his name and we have all seen countless movies featuring everyone’s favorite red-cheeked do-gooder and his herd of flying reindeer. We even make our children promise to behave or else he will skip…
Continue ReadingSnowboarding & Skiing in Alaska On A Budget
This photo is used under a Creative Commons license by ab.photo. For skiers and snowboarders of all levels, Alaska is a powder-packed paradise. Unfortunately, unless you are a backcountry skier, the costs associated with buying a lift ticket, renting gear and coordinating lodging can really add up. The Westmark Anchorage is ideally located in the…
Continue ReadingBest Meals from the Red Lantern Steak & Spirits Restaurant
The Westmark Fairbanks hotel is home to Red Lantern Steak & Spirits, serving upscale American comfort food. The menu is constructed with a conscious effort made to serve as much Alaska-grown food as possible. WARNING: just reading the descriptions of the following menu items may cause extreme mouth-watering and a grumbling stomach. Whether you’re more of…
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