The Journal
Alaska hotel and travel writing
Aurora timing, cruise-port logistics and the hotels worth the money, from the editors who research them.
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Stay in a Glass Igloo in Alaska to See the Aurora
A look at the real glass igloo and aurora dome options in Alaska, what they cost, and whether they are worth it for a first-time aurora trip.
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Northern Lights Alaska Cruise: Does It Actually Work?
An honest look at the northern lights Alaska cruise question: when cruise timing overlaps aurora season, which routes work, and when to skip the ship.
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Can You See the Northern Lights in Alaska in Summer?
Short answer no, with the physics reason and what to do in Alaska instead between May and early August.
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Can You See the Northern Lights in Alaska in Summer?
Short answer no, with the physics reason and what to do in Alaska instead between May and early August.
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The Best Time to See the Northern Lights in Alaska
A month-by-month breakdown of when to see the northern lights in Alaska, from the late-August shoulder through the March sweet spot.
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The Best Time to See the Northern Lights in Alaska
A month-by-month breakdown of when to see the northern lights in Alaska, from the late-August shoulder through the March sweet spot.
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Alaska Hotels with a Jacuzzi in the Room
The honest list of Alaska hotels with a jacuzzi in the room or a private hot tub on the deck, for couples trips and honeymoons.
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5 Star Hotels in Anchorage, Alaska: The Short List
What actually counts as 5 star hotels in Anchorage Alaska, with the small number of properties that really deliver at that level.
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Where to Stay in Anchorage: Downtown vs Midtown vs Spenard
The honest Anchorage hotel guide: which area to book for a first Alaska trip, an airport overnight, or a practical one-night stop before Denali or the Kenai.
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The Best Places to See the Aurora in Alaska
An honest, location by location guide to the best places to see the aurora in Alaska, with real lodges, season windows, and a three night rule.