Fodor's Alaska

by Fodor's Travel Publications Inc.

Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.

Alaska is a trip of a lifetime. Nowhere else can travelers kayak to glaciers; fly over the highest peak in North America; wonder at the Aurora Borealis; stay out all night celebrating the midnight sun; visit quirly towns; spot bears, eagles, moose, and whales; and learn the true meaning of the word "remote"--all in the same trip. Fodor's Alaska makes it easy to create a perfect trip from start to finish.

This travel guide
· Dozens of full-color maps plus a handy pullout map with essential information
· Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks
· Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path
· In-depth breakout features on wale watching, bear sighting, The Klondike Gold Rush, and Denali
· Major sights such as Denali National Park, Aurora Borealis and Kenai Fjords National Park
· Side Trips from Ketchikan, Anchorage, and Homer
· Coverage of Juneau; the Inside Passage, and Southeast Alaska; Anchorage; The Kenai Peninsula and Southcentral Alaska; Denali National Park and Preserve; Fairbanks, the Yukon, and the Interior; The Bush

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

512 pages, Paperback

First published February 9, 2016

About the author

Fodor's Travel Publications is a United States-based producer of English-language travel guides and online tourism information. It was founded by Hungarian Eugene Fodor in 1936.
Fodor’s was acquired by Random House in 1986 and sold to Internet Brands in 2016.

Reviews

[Glenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

So glad that we consulted Fodor's and found out about the Marx Brothers Cafe in time to get a reservation in Anchorage.

[Shawn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I use Fordors Travel guides a lot and I must admit I was disappointed in this one. In general, I say anything that's forger's choice is a must do for me, as long as it's not something for children. I thought this book was pretty shallow, I didn't list a lot of my favorite things that I did in alaska in the 5.5 weeks i was there. Nor did it have a lot of forder's choice recommendations.

Although I tend to be a slow traveler and take more time in one area, so maybe for the average reader. It would be better since they're jumping from place to place and only spending a day in there.

[Kate Connors · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a great overview of all the areas in Alaska. It gave us lots of ideas for our upcoming trip!

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

It seems like a very thorough guide to Alaska and I cannot wait to visit!

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good guide to many parts of the state, things to do, places to eat and tips. Divided helpfully by regions. I should just know by now I am a Fodors girl and not bother with other travel guides. Very useful in planning activities and tips of things to see and do while there. This in conjunction with Trip Advisor helped me finalize plans. Should have used this from the beginning.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book when I was researching for our Alaska trip. Great book filled with wonderful resources!

[Lee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Got this for my Trip to Alaska, mainly because it included the Yukon which I was also going to. Decent descriptions and ok but not really great guidebook.