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Destination Alaska

Destination Alaska

Written by: Valerie & Valise
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Destination Alaska is the audio-only version of a series of videos that you can also find on my Valerie & Valise YouTube channel. Also called the ”Alaska Summer Travel Summit” (2021) or ”Alaska Seminar Series” (2023 & 2025), these episodes will help you learn about visiting Alaska – and any specific information you need to visit in the coming year. Featured destinations include Anchorage, Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Seward, Homer, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Juneau, Sitka, Skagway, and many more!Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • 2026 Series: Wrangell // What You Need to Know to Visit
    Dec 17 2025

    Planning to visit Wrangell, Alaska, in 2026? Not to be confused with Wrangell-St. Elias in Southcentral Alaska, this Southeast Alaskan community has the best of the region in one small, almost entirely crowd-free place.

    Join me as I sit down (virtually) with JR, Marketing & Community Development Coordinator with Travel Wrangell, and Jillian, local radio host and community member, to discuss what visitors need to know and updates for visitors this coming year.

    🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Whittier:

    • Travel Wrangell (official site)
    • Travel Wrangell on Facebook
    • @TravelWrangell on Instagram

    📚 Plus here are some of my own resources to help you plan your trip:

    • The Best Things to Do in Wrangell
    • Where to Eat in Wrangell
    • Where to Stay in Wrangell

    🤑 Save on your Alaska trip by visiting my Community Discounts page

    🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration

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    49 mins
  • 2026 Series: Whittier // How to Visit & What's New
    Dec 17 2025

    Planning to visit Whittier, Alaska, in 2026? Prince William Sound is waiting – but you wanna watch this first, I promise! Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Kelly, president of the Whittier Chamber of Commerce and co-owner of Whittier-based Lazy Otter Charters to discuss what visitors need to know and updates for visitors this coming year.

    We also specifically discuss two important developments in Whittier: the re-opening of the Inn at Whittier and the opening of the new cruise dock last year.

    🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Whittier:

    • The Greater Whittier Chamber of Commerce (official website)
    • The Greater Whittier Chamber of Commerce on Facebook
    • @CityofWhittierAK on Instagram
    • Lazy Otter Charters on Facebook
    • @LazyOtterCharters on Instagram

    📚 Plus here are some of my own resources to help you plan your trip:

    • The Best Things to Do in Whittier
    • Where to Eat in Whittier
    • Where to Stay in Whittier

    🤑 Save on your Alaska trip by visiting my Community Discounts page

    🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration

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    29 mins
  • 2026 Series: Valdez // What You Need to Know to Visit
    Dec 16 2025

    So you wanna visit Valdez, Alaska, in 2026? Looking to escape the crowds – or maybe you're on one of the few, lucky cruise ships that will make port there this year? Whatever the reason, this video is essential info for traveling to Valdez this year.

    Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Faith from Discover Valdez to discuss what visitors need to know and updates for visitors this coming year. In addition to essential travel info (good for any year), you'll learn about some exciting new developments around town in 2026.

    🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Valdez:

    • Discover Valdez (official website)
    • Discover Valdez on Facebook
    • @DiscoverValdez on Instagram

    📚 Also, here are some of my own resources to help you plan your trip:

    • The Best Things to Do in Valdez
    • Where to Eat in Valdez
    • Where to Stay in Valdez

    🤑 Save on your Alaska trip by visiting my Community Discounts page

    🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration

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    57 mins
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