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Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Alaska.

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Creative Travel Guide

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Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel from a British couple sharing travel vlogs, advice, guides, and budget tips.

This guide video outlines places to visit in Alaska, giving a concise and helpful overview of Denali, the Alaska Highway, Tracy Arm Fjord, the Inside Passage, and other stops.

Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos

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Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos is a YouTube travel channel featuring city guides, travel tips, food tours, and itineraries.

This itinerary video covers a seven-day Alaska cruise from Vancouver in useful detail, including Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, Juneau, Sitka, shore excursions, the Norwegian Sun, and time at sea.

Through My Lens

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Through My Lens is a YouTube travel channel sharing informative videos from actual trips, including hikes, restaurants, and city guides.

This video is a strong planning guide for visiting all eight Alaska national parks, covering itinerary structure, costs, lodging, and logistics for places such as Denali and Kenai Fjords.

Suitcase Monkey

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Suitcase Monkey is a YouTube travel channel focused on destination-led travel vlogs, stories, and detailed travel guides.

This Alaska cruise vlog gives a clear first-time cruise perspective on Discovery Princess, with Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan, ship amenities, dining, onboard activities, and Hubbard Glacier views.

Travel articles & blogs

Earth Trekkers
Travel guide

Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site specializing in detailed guides, itineraries, hikes, road trips, and national parks. Their Alaska planning guide is a strong resource for building itineraries around scenic drives and the state's national parks.

Alaska Travel Guide: How to Plan a Trip to Alaska

Get started planning your dream trip to Alaska: itineraries, scenic drives, and how to visit the national parks.

earthtrekkers.com/united-states/alaska/

ViaTravelers
Travel guide

ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with practical comparison and itinerary tools. Their Alaska travel guide gives a well-rounded introduction to the state's wilderness, landscapes, cultural experiences, wildlife, and major natural features.

Visit Alaska, United States — Travel Guide (2026)

Alaska, America's Last Frontier, is the largest U.S. state, offering vast wilderness, dramatic landscapes, and authentic cultural

viatravelers.com/destinations/alaska/

Jessie on a Journey
Travel guide

Jessie on a Journey is a solo female, adventure, and NYC-focused travel site by Jessie Festa. Her Alaska travel guide is helpful for shaping a trip with places to visit, itinerary ideas, cruise suggestions, and planning tips.

Alaska Travel Guide - Best Places To Visit In Alaska, USA

This Alaska travel guide shares the best places to visit along with itineraries, cruise suggestions, and tips for planning the perfect trip!

jessieonajourney.com/alaska-travel-guide/

Bucket List Journey
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Bucket List Journey is a travel and life-goals site focused on bucket-list experiences and trip inspiration. Their Alaska bucket-list article is a useful inspiration source, gathering 50 places, sights, and things to do across the state.

Alaska Bucket List: 50 Best Things to Do & See

The ultimate list of the best places to visit, what to see and things to do in Alaska.

bucketlistjourney.net/things-to-do-in-alaska/

The Broke Backpacker
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The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, low-cost travel, and independent trips. Their Alaska guide is a good match for adventure travelers seeking 11 off-the-beaten-path things to do in the state.

The Broke Backpacker: Things To Do In Alaska Usa

Read the guide at thebrokebackpacker.com/things-to-do-in-alaska-usa/.

thebrokebackpacker.com/things-to-do-in-alaska-usa/

Y Travel Blog
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Y Travel Blog is a travel blog by Caroline and Craig Makepeace covering destination guides, family travel, and practical trip inspiration. Their Alaska bucket-list guide is helpful for travelers collecting future-trip ideas across 19 places and activities.

19 Exciting Things To Do In Alaska For Your Bucket List!

Looking for things to do in Alaska for your bucket list? Here are some places in Alaska that you cannot miss on your next trip!

ytravelblog.com/things-to-do-in-alaska-bucket-list/

The Family Voyage
Travel guide

The Family Voyage is a family travel site focused on practical trip planning with children. Their Alaska travel tips offer a helpful starting point for families preparing a smoother vacation before they go.

Alaska Travel Tips You Should Read Before You Go - The Family Voyage

Don't miss these Alaska travel tips as you plan your vacation!

thefamilyvoyage.com/alaska-travel-tips/

HoneyTrek
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HoneyTrek is a couples travel blog by Mike and Anne Howard, focused on long-term travel, road trips, glamping, and shared adventures. Their Alaska road trip guide highlights 12 adventures from a 2,545-mile route, pairing favorite places with useful road-tripping advice.

Alaska Road Trip: Our Top 12 Adventures from 2,545 Miles - HoneyTrek - Couples Adventure Travel

HoneyTrek shares top 12 adventures from their 2,545-mile Alaska road trip. Discover their favorite places and best travel advice for roadtripping Alaska

honeytrek.com/alaska-road-trip/

Love and Road
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Love and Road is a travel blog by Brazilian couple Nat and Rob, focused on practical trip planning and couple travel. Their seven-day Kenai Peninsula road trip itinerary is a practical fit for planning activities, tours, hotels, and food across a focused Alaska route.

7 Day Alaska Itinerary - Road trip in the Kenai Peninsula - Love and Road

The ultimate 7 day Alaska itinerary. All you need to know to plan a road trip in the Kenai Peninsula, things to do, tours, hotels and food.

loveandroad.com/7-day-alaska-itinerary-road-trip-in-kenai-peninsula/

Wanderlust Chloe
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Wanderlust Chloe is a UK travel blog by Chloe Gunning, focused on travel, food, adventure, and comfortable experiences. Her Alaska article gives a clear, inviting case for visiting, with scenery, wildlife, and the Northern Lights among the reasons to go.

Wanderlust Chloe: Alaska Reasons To Visit

Read the guide at wanderlustchloe.com/alaska-reasons-to-visit/.

wanderlustchloe.com/alaska-reasons-to-visit/

Ottsworld
Travel guide

Ottsworld is a travel blog and travel services site focused on active, solo, and less conventional travel. Their Alaska destination page is a useful broad entry point for readers exploring the state through an active, less conventional travel lens.

Alaska

I have always said Alaska is my favorite US State, and it consistently ranks in my top five destinations in the world. Alaska is America’s natural jewel. Nestled way up north with a remote and

ottsworld.com/top-destinations/alaska/

Ciao Bambino
Travel guide

Ciao Bambino is a family travel agency site with a blog and advisor-led trip-planning resources. Their Alaska family travel collection is a helpful planning hub for finding expert posts and trip ideas in one place.

Alaska | Ciao Bambino!

We plan extraordinary custom family vacations and help famlies travel the world. Read our expert posts about Alaska trips!

ciaobambino.com/blog_destinations/north-america/usa/alaska

2TravelDads
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2TravelDads is an LGBTQ family travel blog focused on family trips, road trips, national parks, and inclusive travel advice. Their Alaska travel page offers a good broad fit for family-focused readers beginning to explore trip possibilities in the state.

Alaska Travel - 2TravelDads

Living in Alaska was one of the greatest adventures of my life, and now traveling in Alaska is a solid close replacement. From exploring the Inside Passage on an expedition…

2traveldads.com/alaska-travel/

The Blonde Abroad
Travel guide

The Blonde Abroad is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog focused on destination inspiration, packing guides, and stylish travel planning. Their weekend Alaska road trip itinerary is a practical choice for travelers who want a concise plan for making limited time count.

The Ultimate Weekend in Alaska Road Trip Itinerary • The Blonde Abroad

Want to explore some of the highlights of Alaska but don't have a ton of time? Here's the ultimate weekend in Alaska road trip itinerary!

theblondeabroad.com/ultimate-weekend-alaska-road-trip-itinerary/

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