Alaska Guide
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Alaska By Cruise Ship
by Anne Vipond
Fifth Edition Completely Updated!
This international bestseller is the complete guide for anyone taking
a cruise or cruisetour to Alaska. From Seattle and Vancouver to Fairbanks
and beyond, Alaska By Cruise Ship provides readers with solid detail for
this popular cruise destination. Interesting and historical background
on the cruise routes complements practical detail on ports and shore excursions
with numerous maps pinpointing attractions. All areas of interest on an
Alaska cruise are included such as history, wildlife, native culture,
natural phenomena and much more. New edition includes best hiking trails in each port and updates on all shore excursions.
Ranked in the top ten of travel bestsellers in USA by Ingram Books, largest
wholesaler in North America and remains the bestselling cruise guide to Alaska.
These books (by Anne Vipond) should be considered
high priority. Vipond, an accomplished travel writer, offers in-depth
histories of each region, descriptions of the ships that sail there, and
suggestions on what to see at each port, all complemented by a large pull-out
map. A core resource for libraries.
Library Journal, March 2005
Excellent coverage of Alaskan ports, including most of the minor ports visited
by smaller ships. Essential for the Alaska-bound travelers who wish to maximize their experience in ports of call.
If you're traveling to Alaska, this is an essential companion and is the benchmark for Alaska cruise guides.
Amazon.com
“Here’s an ideal guide to the 49th
state...this book is the best way to navigate Alaska before leaving home.”
Toronto Sun
“The compelling descriptions make this book a treasure for armchair
travelers and a remarkable tool for anyone planning a cruise to Alaska.
About.com
Fifth Edition, Third reprint July 2007.
368 pages, over 400 photos, maps and illustrations. Color throughout.
Softcover (size: .85"x8.375"x 5.25" )
US $19.95
CDN $26.95
ISBN: 0-9688389-7-9
