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The Best Alaska Tours
17Apr By adminNo Comments
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The Best Alaska Tours

From its famous glaciers and northern lights sightings to its abundant wildlife and majestic national parks, Alaska offers so much to see. But navigating its vast landscape can be a challenge without the savvy guidance of a local. After consulting traveler opinion and expert input, U.S. News compiled some of the best Alaska tours to consider when planning your bucket list itinerary. Whether you want to try your hand at dog sledding, fly over Denali or observe bears in their natural habitat, there's a tour for you. Plus, many tour operators offer round-trip transportation to the various Alaska cruise ports, making them great options if you're looking for a convenient excursion.Phillips Cruises & Tours – 26 Glacier CruisePrice: Adults from $189; kids from $125Duration: 6 hoursCruise thr...
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The 8 Best Alaska Cruises for Families
3Apr By adminNo Comments
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The 8 Best Alaska Cruises for Families

A cruise to Alaska is a once-in-a-lifetime family or multigenerational vacation. With unique opportunities for wildlife viewing and outdoor adventures that you won't find anywhere else in the world – not to mention scenic cruising days on the ship to spend time together – this special experience will stay with you forever.For an extended vacation in the 49th state, consider booking a cruisetour. This combined cruise and pre- or post-cruise land tour option is offered by many of the larger cruise lines. The tours visit some of the top attractions in the state, such as Denali National Park and Preserve, and often include picturesque rides into Alaska's remote wilderness aboard the Alaska Railroad. Some tours also head north to Fairbanks and visit Kenai Fjords National Park or Wrangell-St. E...
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What the Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines Deal Means for Travel to Hawaii
5Dec By adminNo Comments
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What the Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines Deal Means for Travel to Hawaii

Updated Dec. 5, 2023 9:51 am ETYou could end up spending more for a trip to Hawaii as a result of the proposed agreement between Alaska Air and Hawaiian Airlines.The owner of Alaska Airlines said this week that it plans to purchase Hawaiian, in a deal that would pair Pacific-region carriers. The airlines said in an investor presentation that they expect to have greater than 50% market share in Hawaii should the deal receive regulatory approval. The companies estimate that the deal will close within 12 to 18 months.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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Alaska Air Reaches Deal to Buy Hawaiian Airlines
3Dec By adminNo Comments
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Alaska Air Reaches Deal to Buy Hawaiian Airlines

Updated Dec. 3, 2023 2:35 pm ETAlaska Air reached a roughly $1 billion deal to buy Hawaiian Airlines, a combination of rivals that largely serve destinations in the Pacific region that are reliant on air travel.Alaska Air will pay $18 a share in cash under a deal the two companies unveiled Sunday.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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Uber, Jabil, Builders FirstSource to Join S&P 500
3Dec By adminNo Comments
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Uber, Jabil, Builders FirstSource to Join S&P 500

Uber Technologies, Jabil and Builders FirstSource will join the S&P 500, S&P Global said Friday.The three will replace Sealed Air, Alaska Air Group and SolarEdge Technologies in the index, respectively.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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Alaska Fishermen Struggle as Rules to Save King Salmon Limit Their Catch
29Oct By adminNo Comments
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Alaska Fishermen Struggle as Rules to Save King Salmon Limit Their Catch

KENAI, Alaska—Sockeye salmon are plentiful in the waters off this peninsula south of Anchorage, but Brent Johnson isn’t allowed to catch them.In an effort to save the king salmon, whose numbers have been decimated by factors including warming waters, state regulators this year banned the use of fishing nets in the Kenai area—the latest in a series of restrictions that have angered local fishermen.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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What it’s like living on $52,000 in rural Alaska
26Oct By adminNo Comments
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What it’s like living on $52,000 in rural Alaska

This story is part of CNBC Make It's Millennial Money series, which details how people around the world earn, spend and save their money.There are a lot of misconceptions about living in Alaska, and Trevor Barrett has heard them all.People ask him: Do you live in an igloo? Do you have electricity? What was the first time you saw grass? What's it like to never see the sun? (That one "is a little bit accurate in winter," he says.)"Most of them are complete misconceptions," Trevor, 35, tells CNBC Make It. "Alaska does have some very strong winters, but it also has very pleasant summers. And it's one of the biggest reasons people fall in love with Alaska."Trevor is a lifelong Alaskan and lives in Haines, a town of 2,000 people in the southeastern tip of the state bordering British Columbia, a...
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‘I’m Not OK,’ Alaska Airlines Pilot Said Before Allegedly Trying to Disable Engines Midflight
25Oct By adminNo Comments
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‘I’m Not OK,’ Alaska Airlines Pilot Said Before Allegedly Trying to Disable Engines Midflight

Updated Oct. 25, 2023 1:09 am ETAn off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot accused of attempting to shut down an airplane’s engines midflight discussed with police taking psychedelic mushrooms and his depression, authorities said.The details came as federal and state officials filed criminal complaints Tuesday charging Joseph David Emerson with interfering with flight crew members, and with dozens of counts of attempted murder related to last weekend’s flight. The plane eventually landed safely in Portland, Ore.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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Alaska Cruise Packing List: 36 Must-Have Items
12Oct By adminNo Comments
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Alaska Cruise Packing List: 36 Must-Have Items

Alaska is one of the most stunning places to visit on Earth. The vast pristine wilderness, ever-changing landscapes and opportunity to view wildlife – including bear, moose, Dall sheep, caribou, wolves, and marine mammals such as orcas and humpback whales – are just a few of the reasons it's one of the most popular cruise destinations.An Alaska cruise, however, can be difficult to pack for with big swings in temperatures, rainy days in the forecast and even experiencing four seasons in one day ashore. You'll need a strategic plan to pack for your trip especially if you're cruising during the colder months of April and October at the tail ends of the Alaska cruising season. U.S. News has compiled a list of essential items and ones you'll be glad you brought to round out your cruise packing...
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