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Summary: Helps makes Alaska affordable
Review: Lonely Planet does it again with this Great Alaska guide book for the budget traveller. Alaska is not cheap, but with this guidebook in your back pocket it makes it affordable. The guide is jam packed with tips and lots of maps make navigating the last frontier a breeze. If you are going to Denali National Park, also get "Discovering Denali."
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Summary: Outstandingly helpful...
Review: Lonely Planet guides are the best, and this is no exception. If you are planning a trip to Alaska that has nothing to do with the typical watered down, spoonfed stuff that the tour guides serve up to the geriatric set as "the Real Alaska", then you must get this book. I have used it for two trips up north; I was working in salmon canning plants and on fishing boats to pay my way around, and with this book, I had the most wonderful adventures I've ever had. Bottom Line: If you are going, get this book.
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Summary: Lonely Planet Never Disappoints
Review: Simply worded - an excellent book. If you have never read a lonely planet book, now is the time to start; using the fifth Alaska edition on our tour up north last year was the best decision my family ever made. Because of Jim Dufresne, we saw whales at Beluga Point outside of Anchorage, in addition to finding great deals on touring. If you are cruising up to Alaska (we did the same), definitely pick up a copy of this book, and use it well. It will offer you all sorts of money-saving tips and ways to escape the trap of being a cruise-ship tourist as opposed to being able to identify more with the bearded, rugged mountaineers who frequent most of the state :-) Lonely planet guides as such have tons of valuable information -- city tours, scenic driving instructions, and restaurant recommendations. Have faith in whoever has written your guide; he or she will serve you well.
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Summary: A great among greats
Review: Simply worded - an excellent book. If you have never read a lonely planet book, now is the time to start; using the fifth Alaska edition on our tour up north last year was the best decision my family ever made. Because of Jim Dufresne, we saw whales at Beluga Point outside of Anchorage, in addition to finding great deals on touring. If you are cruising up to Alaska (we did the same), definitely pick up a copy of this book, and use it well. It will offer you all sorts of money-saving tips and ways to escape the trap of being a cruise-ship tourist as opposed to being able to identify more with the bearded, rugged mountaineers who frequent most of the state :-) Lonely planet guides as such have tons of valuable information -- city tours, scenic driving instructions, and restaurant recommendations. Have faith in whoever has written your guide; he or she will serve you well.
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Summary: The most accurate account of the costs of going to Alaska.
Review: Used Lonely Planet books in England and found them to be just as 'frank' and accurate about what to see and how to avoid the costly tourist traps. It places you at the same level of the 'locals', both financially and it living the experience of 'being there'.
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Summary: Good Guide for independent Travelers
Review: We recently returned from 18 days of independent travel in Alaska (we arrived in Anchorage and drove to Denali, Fairbanks, Skagway, and Juneau - the last via ferry). We planned our trip using three travel guides: Fodor's, Lonely Planet, and The Milepost. We enjoy day hiking and outdoor activities, but we also enjoy luxury accomodations. Lonely Planet was the best resource for planning because of it's in-depth coverage of trails. The Milepost was a useful reference for travel restrictions, road conditions, and local advertising. I don't recommend Fodor's unless you're going on a cruise.
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Summary: Most comprehensive guide to the 'Final Frontier'
Review: Written by outdoor enthusiast Jim Dufresne and packed with insider tips, this comprehensive guidebook is the definitive source for travelers heading to this magnificent corner of the world. Whether you're traveling to Alaska to explore Denali National Park, taking a glacier cruise on Prince William Sound, viewing the midnight sun on summer solstice from Eagle Summit, or going salmon fishing, Lonely Planet's Alaska travel guide has all the information you'll need. Nuts & Bolts
* 76 detailed maps + 16 pages of color photos
* special section covering the state's spectacular wilderness areas
* background on history and culture, including Native Alaskan lifestyle
* environmental notes and eco-travel tips
* all the accommodation options from camping to five-star hotels
* extensive information on outdoor activities such as hiking, rock climbing, paddling, fishing, cycling and skiing
* highlights detailing the best of what region has to offer the independent traveler
Also available from Lonely Planet: Backpacking in Alaska
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