Frommer's Alaska 2008 (Frommer's Complete)

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 498 pages
• Published by: Frommers; Pap/Map edition November 19, 2007
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0470152885
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0470152881
• Book Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 1.4 inches
• Weighs: 1.1 pounds

Book Description
Since 2001, Alaska has had an increase in visitors every year, with 1.56 million in 2006. Cruise ship passengers increased an estimated 4 0n 2006.

Back Cover Copy
Frommer's. The best trips start here.

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.

• Insider advice on enjoying the great Alaskan wilderness, from whale-watching and kayaking to fishing for Pacific salmon.
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  Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
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  Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
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  Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.

Reader Reviews
This review is from: Frommer's Alaska 2004 (Paperback) With honest, forthright, outspoken, and candid opinions, this is the best of the few Alaska travel guides there are. I am a traveller/adventurer from the extreme parts of Northern California along the Pacific. I am not a tourist. That said, I am not writing this review from a tourist's point of view. I AM writing this review from the point of view of an ADVENTURER, and so my opinion of this book is based on the usefulness an adventurer can get from it. Some things I like about this book are: 1) The author's honesty. If he thinks there is something you ought to see that other guides tell you isn't worth your time, he'll let you know. If he thinks something is a waste of time, or if something is overpriced or overhyped, he'll let you know that, too. He's not afraid to tell it like it is, which has saved me time and money. 2) He's lived in Alaska since day one, so he knows the subject. He's also an adventurer that has explored much of Alaska and knows where you can do or what you can do to get the most for your money. He is especially knowledgable about Southeast Alaska, and the kayaking and other types of adventuring you can do there. 3) The author lists URLs for everything/every place that has a URL. This is handy for updates, more information, and photos. A very nice touch. All in all, I have found this guide to be superior to Fodor's when it comes to outdoors adventuring (hiking, kayaking, flightseeing, skiing, etc.); and while it is better also than Lonely Planet for the same reason, Lonely Planet does have some useful and valuable information for the traveller/adventurer as well. But unlike Fodor's, the lists of hotels and restaurants is not as comprehensive. However, for the adventurer/traveller, this book is the best one out there, hands down. It lists numerous outdoor equipment rental companies, large and small; it lists most of the companies that offer expeditions into the Alaskan wilderness; and it has exact prices at the time of publishing, with URLs to visit to get updates. Again, I recommend this book over Fodor's if you are going to Alaska for adventure. If you are going as a tourist (cruise ship tourist or just short-on-available-time tourist), this book is also useful, but isn't as thorough when it comes to touristy stuff. I do recommend Lonely Planet for outdoor adventuring as well. Comment | | (Report this)