Frommer′s® Alaska 2007 (Frommer′s Complete Guides) - Softcover

Wohlforth, Charles P.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471945544 ISBN 13: 9780471945543

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2006

Synopsis

You′ll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer′s. It′s like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go they′ve done the legwork for you, and they′re not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer′s Travel Guide is up–to–date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You′d be lost without us!

Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer′s Alaska features gorgeous color photos of the spectacular scenery and amazing wildlife that await you in America′s last frontier. This extraordinary and detailed guide is personally researched by a lifelong resident, who offers insights into how to discover the real Alaska. You′ll find complete details on whale watching, sea kayaking, hiking, salmon fishing, funky small towns, Gold Rush saloons, glaciers, scenic drives, and more. You′ll even get an up–to–date cruise planner and a free color fold–out map!

About this title

About the Author

Charles Wohlforth is a lifelong Alaskan who has been a writer and journalist since 1986. Wohlforth lives in Anchorage with his wife, Barbara, sons Robin and Joseph, and daughters Julia and Rebecca. His book about Eskimos experiencing warming in the Arctic is titled The Whale and the Supercomputer: On the Northern Front of Climate Change (North Point Press). Wohlforth can be reached through his website, www.wohlforth.net.

From the Back Cover

Frommer′s. The best trips start here.

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.

• Insider advice on enjoying the great Alaskan wilderness, from whale–watching and kayaking to fishing for Pacific salmon.
• Outspoken opinions on what′s worth your time and what′s not.
• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
• Off–the–beaten–path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.

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Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471945544
• ISBN 13: 9780471945543
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 512