University of Alaska Museum [caption id="attachment_30868" align="alignright" width="250"] Photos Brian Adams Fairbanks 46a.jpg[/caption] Welcome to the only research and teaching museum in the whole state of Alaska where your group will have the chance to marvel at a 2,000-year spectrum of ancient and modern Alaskan art. This facility is known as the leader in northern…
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Prince William Sound
Prince William Sound [caption id="attachment_30819" align="alignright" width="250"] Flight seeing tour of Prince William Sound in a helicopter with Alpine Air near Girdwood, Alaska August 2010.[/caption] Listen to the tempest of waves crashing against rocky cliffs, hear the seagulls and marine birds crying out along the coasts, spot caribou and moose on the shores as you…
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Valdez
Valdez [caption id="attachment_30887" align="alignright" width="425"] Photos Reinhard Pantke Valdez 79.jpg[/caption] Get ready to take in the breathtaking sites of wild Alaska as your group travels to Valdez, a destination popularly known for holding America’s most scenic roads as well as the infamous Trans-Alaska Pipeline. The 800-mile feat of architectural engineering that is the Trans-Alaska Pipeline…
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Fall Student Getaways
Fall is coming up quickly once again and you are either nearing a new school semester or you've already started. Congratulations on one year closer to graduation! We know that everything can get a little stressful at times and a great way to relax is to travel, see new places, have some fun away from…
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Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park [caption id="attachment_30814" align="alignright" width="425"] View of Mt. Drum, Wrangell Mountains, and Copper River from Copper Center[/caption] Welcome to the nation’s largest national park, the beautiful stretch of land where you'll encounter some of the tallest mountains, largest glaciers, and most important Alaskan history. Sitting on 13.2 million acres, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park…
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Matanuska-Susitna Valley
Matanuska-Susitna Valley Get ready to start your great Alaskan adventure here at Matanuska-Susitna Valley, more commonly referred to as Mat-Su Valley. Located in southcentral Alaska, this outdoor lover’s paradise boasts the best views of Denali while still being only 45 minutes north of Anchorage. Taking up a whopping 23,000 square miles, this destination is an…
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Disney on a Budget: Get the Most from Your Trip
Whether you're on a student class day trip or you're celebrating a graduation, Disney is a sensational destination filled with magic and excitement. As everyone's favorite theme park, it is certainly pricey. We understand that it can get quite expensive and while some things about Disney are non-negotiable, there are ways to save money to…
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What to do in Portland, Oregon
With gorgeous scenery, some of the best coffee shops in the country, weird festivals, and crazy fun sites, it's time for Portland to join the list of top American tourist destinations. Check out just some of the things Portland has to offer. Shopping: The number one thing almost every vacationer does is a shop so if you're…
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Stylish & Affordable Student Trip Ideas
This great country is full of stylish destinations but they aren't all as expensive as New York or Los Angeles. All it takes is a little creativity, a little research, and some finesse to make your dream vacation a reality. Whether you're in high school or college and looking for a graduation trip destination or…
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Budgeting Boston
Earlier this week I wrote a blog on how to save money in Seattle, one of the most expensive cities for U.S. travel. Relying on the same concept, let's head to the opposite coast to Boston, the birthplace of a nation which just so happens to cost a pretty penny. Here are some tips on…
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