Alaska: The Place to Travel this Summer

Alaska travel companies offer their suggestions on why this summer may just be the perfect time to visit Alaska.

Anchorage, Alaska (PRWEB) May 26, 2009 -- With the current economic climate it is more important than ever for travelers to stretch their vacation dollars. A group of Alaska travel companies has banded together to compile quite a compelling list of why Alaska is the perfect destination for this summer to do just that. It all started when Anchorage based Alaska Tour & Travel published an article on their blog on top reasons to visit Alaska this summer, and asked for other local businesses to join in with their suggestions. Response has been great according to company President Steve Judd, who says they are well on their way to hitting their goal of 99 reasons.
Visit Alaska This Summer!
Visit Alaska This Summer!

Judd, a 43 year Alaska resident with nearly 30 years in the Alaska travel industry, offered his own take on why travelers should choose this summer to visit the state. For starters, Alaska is celebrating its 50th Anniversary of Statehood this year. Many communities have special events planned, and numerous travel companies are offering travel specials to mark the milestone. Softer demand this summer will also mean less crowds and lower prices with Alaska travel deals common across nearly the entire industry. Also unusual for this time of year, there is still excellent availability for this summer even in traditional bottleneck areas like Denali National Park. Alaska cruises are also still available and at historic low prices, with seven night Gulf of Alaska cruises going for as little as $399. More importantly, many lines are reducing capacity for Alaska cruises for 2010 so most experts see Gulf of Alaska cruise prices jumping back up for next year.

The bottom line, says Judd, "There is still plenty of time to book an Alaska vacation this summer, and prices may never be this low again."

99 Reasons to Visit Alaska this Summer

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