Frommer's Alaska 2003: With Complete Cruise Coverage [Paperback]

Charles P. Wohlforth (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 11, 2002 | Series: Frommer's Alaska

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, a color fold-out map, and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap.

Other helpful books for your trip include Frommer's Alaska Cruises & Ports of Call, which has an even more in-depth guide to finding the cruise line that's right for you, plus tips on how to see the ports of call and choose your shore excursions and a complete nature guide with illustrations of wildlife and glaciers.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer's, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer's. Your guide to a world of travel experience.

Choose the Only Guide That Gives You:
* Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
* Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
* Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
* The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews.

About the Author

Charles Wohlforth is a lifelong Alaskan who has been a writer and journalist since 1986. After graduating from Princeton University, he worked as a newspaper reporter in the small town of Homer, Alaska, and then for the Anchorage Daily News, where he covered the Exxon Valdez oil spill. In 1992, Wohlforth went on his own as a freelance writer for various regional and national magazines and as the author of books such as this one. His Frommer's Family Vacations in the National Parks covers parks all over the United States based on insights from the Wohlforth family's own camping experiences. Wohlforth lives in Anchorage with his wife, Barbara, sons Robin and Joseph, and daughters Julia and Rebecca. He welcomes reader questions through his website, www.wohlforth.net.

Product Details

• Paperback: 488 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 1 edition (December 11, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764566407
• ISBN-13: 978-0764566400
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,169,455 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellence on Alaska., August 20, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Frommer's Alaska 2003: With Complete Cruise Coverage (Paperback)

After learning that a recent promotion would also lead to a transfer to Alaska I was eager to learn all I could about the state, and all of its outdoor challenges (fishing, Denali, hiking, and so on). So I decided to oder 2 books.. Frommer's Alaska 2003 and Fodors Alaska 2003.

This Frommer's book is by far the better read hands down in my humble opinion. As the author gives the book a very friendly, and warm tone feel, while keeping upfront and honest opinion's. It is NOT advertisment driven. The author is a life long Alaskan who knows the in's and out's of the state.

Great tips on where to stay, where to dine, and what to avoid. Even tips on how to cook your freshly caught Salmon or how to order it to ensure it's fresh and best tasting. Tons of info on finding some of the best fishing (Salmon, Halibut, Trout), even in the smallest of towns. To the best hiking trails and senic routes (if traveling by car or train within the state). Of course the 3 main cities of the state are covered in depth. Anchorage, Fairbanks and the smaller city and state capitol of Juneau.

It also includes a wealth of info on The Bush, such cities as Nome, Barrow, Kotzebue and Kodiak. A nice read but, I dont plan on spending much time in the Artic.

Although the book does have info about cruises, I did not read in depth in this erea "yet", as I am not cruising, but living there. However, if it's as good as the rest of the book you won't be disappointed.

Also, the free map of the state in the back was a real bonus and had I known I was going to receive a free state map I would not have oredered the Rand McNally Alaska state map and saved myself $4.

If a good all around guide on Alaska from a honest and up front person is what your looking for I highly recommend this book.

Godspeed.