Frommer's Alaska Cruises & Ports of Call 2002 [Paperback]

Fran Wenograd Golden (Author), Jerry Brown (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 15, 2002 | Series: Frommer's Cruises (Book 489)

Cruising is the perfect way to see America's last frontier--wildlife and wilderness abound along the state's breathtaking coastline, and are easily seen from the comfort of a deck chair or observation lounge.

Thoroughly updated every year (unlike the rest of the competition), Frommer's Alaska Cruises & Ports of Call is a compact guide that's on top of all the latest developments and offerings in the rapidly changing cruise industry. Our authors, both leading cruise journalists with years of experience, have compiled candid, first-hand reviews of each cruise line and each ship. The easy-to-use ratings, detailed drawings of each ship, and honest evaluations make it easy for you to find the cruise that suits your budget and your personal style, whether you want a luxury liner with fine dining or a small-ship cruise led by serious naturalists.

You'll also find a nature guide that helps you understand what you're seeing, complete with illustrations of glaciers and the various types of whales. We'll show you how to get the best deals and how to maximize your time in the ports of call--all in one concise, pocket-sized volume.

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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. Everything You Need to Plan the Perfect Cruise:

• The best ships for the vacation you want—from luxurious megaships to small expedition vessels.
• The latest, most reliable information and tips on getting the best deal on your cruise.
• All the top sights and excursions in the ports of call, plus pre- and post-cruise destinations.
• Information on whale watching, glaciers, wildlife, Alaskan history, and Alaska Native culture.

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• Book flights, hotels, and rental cars.
• Get free updates on attractions and prices.

About the Author

About the Authors Fran Wenograd Golden is the author of Cruise Vacations For Dummies, Frommer's European Cruises & Ports of Call, and TVacations: A Fun Guide to the Sites, the Stars and the Inside Stories Behind Your Favorite TV Shows. She's also a contributor to concierge.com and the Boston Herald, as well as to Frommer's Greece, Frommer's Greek Islands, and Honeymoon Vacations For Dummies. Fran lives north of Boston with her husband, Ed, and their two teenagers. Scottish-born Jerry Brown was a news reporter for London's Daily Mail, and, later, West Coast bureau chief of a U.S. travel trade publication, a position he held for more than 30 years. He is now happily retired. An avid Alaskaphile, Brown is married and has two grown sons, two daughters-in-law, and a granddaughter. His family shares his fascination with the 49th state.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 1 edition (February 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764565575
• ISBN-13: 978-0764565571
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,003,424 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource, April 23, 2002

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This review is from: Frommer's Alaska Cruises & Ports of Call 2002 (Paperback)

Wow, this is a great book! My wife and I are planning a trip and this book has been worth every penny we spent. It gives you tremendous insight into the various cruise lines, what to expect, do's and don'ts, excursion planning etc.

If you're spending the money to go on an Alaskan cruise, buy this book, it will help you pick the right one for you.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Concise and informative, August 6, 2003

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"atiya23" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Alaska Cruises & Ports of Call 2003 (Paperback)

I bought several books before my Alaska cruise, and this was by far my favorite. It presents all the necessary information about the different cruise lines, ships, routes, and ports of call in an organized fashion without wasting space on glossy photos and rambling chatter. It was very easy to open the book right to the information I wanted. I don't mean to imply that the book is dry, however; the authors do express opinions and the whole thing is a pleasant read. There are nice sections with information about cruising and about the history of the area. This guide does not go into great detail about the larger cities, like Vancouver, but it gives a good overview while still being small and light enough to easily carry on your trip.

0 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Frommer's Alaska Cruises & Ports of Call 2002, July 4, 2003

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Sheryl S. Fiorillo (Southington, CT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Alaska Cruises & Ports of Call 2002 (Paperback)

The book was shipped to me in very good condition and was here in 7 days. I find it very informative and am anxious to see Alaska. We have cruised before and Royal Caribbean is our cruise line of choice. I was interested in the book more for the suggestions for excursions, what the weather would be and what to pack. I would definitely order through amazon again.