Travel•Smart: Alaska

Pick up most travel guides and you'll find long lists of restaurants, hotels, and museums—you have to guess whether or not the places are worth your time and money. Travel•Smart: Alaska is different—it lists only the best.
    Author Paul Otteson is an expert on Alaska, one of the most spectacular desinations in the world. Whether you're planning a great day, a weekend getaway, or an extended trip, you can count on his recommendations for good values, undiscovered treasures, and simply the best places to eat, stay, and sightsee!
    Maybe you'd like to visit and old gold-mining camp? How about hiking the wilds of Denali National Park or flightseeing on Kodiak Island? If you're interested in native cultures, perhaps a visit to the Totem Heritage Center in Ketchikan or the Alaska State Museum is in order.

Travel•Smart: Alaska makes it easy to plan a trip to fit your budget, time and interests. It includes:

• easy-to-read maps to help you find the places you want to see
• planning maps to help you plot out your days
• estimates on how long it will take to visit each sight
• itineraries for special interests—including arts and culture, gold rush history, and wildlife viewing
• scenic routes to take you off the beaten path