The Best Arctic Travel Guide Books of All Time

"With her crisp writing and in-depth reporting, Anne Vipond has created a. terrific guide book on Alaska." - Cruise Critic. For the past three decades, Alaska By Cruise Ship has been the leading guidebook. for cruisers heading to The Great Land. Veteran cruise writer Anne Vipond, with. years of experience cruising the Inside Passage and Gulf of Alaska, provides an. insider's look at this beautiful coastline. She has taken dozens of cruises and. made several trips to Alaska in her own sailboat, meeting the Alaskans who live. and work in these remote coastal communities. Drawing on authorities at the.

Universities of Alaska and British Columbia, Alaska by Cruise Ship is a reliable. reference book for passengers bound for Alaska. Included in Alaska By Cruise Ship:. * Comprehensive information for taking a cruise to Alaska - from Vancouver,. Victoria and Seattle in the south, to Seward, Whittier, Anchorage and Fairbanks. in the north. * Coverage of all base ports and ports of call, with maps showing exactly where. ships dock. * Descriptions, maps and photos all glacier locations. * Over 400 color photos and over 50 color maps. * Two giant pullout maps of Alaska showing the cruise routes. * Matte-stock pages to show in vivid color the photographic beauty of Alaska. * Insider tips on getting around independently, including local transport. options and walking routes. * Tips on understanding and buying native art. * Information on pre- and post-cruise tours to Denali, Kenai and the Canadian. Rockies. * Famous coastal landmarks identified along ship's route. * Special sections on wildlife, native culture and natural phenomena, with. detail on glaciers. * Extensive information on whales and maps showing the best whale-watching. locations. * Native culture section. * History of Alaska. * Detail on shore excursions and land tours. * Recommendations on hiking, with maps showing forest trails. * Biking opportunities in Alaska ports with maps. * Tips on planning and packing. * Ship glossary listing all cruise lines operating in Alaska.

The definitive full-color field guide to Arctic wildlife. The Arctic Guide presents the traveler and naturalist with a portable, authoritative guide to the flora and fauna of earth's northernmost region. Featuring superb color illustrations, this one-of-a-kind book covers the complete spectrum of wildlife―more than 800 species of plants, fishes, butterflies, birds, and mammals―that inhabit the Arctic’s polar deserts, tundra, taiga, sea ice, and oceans.

It can be used anywhere in the entire Holarctic region, including Norway’s Svalbard archipelago, Siberia, the Russian Far East, islands of the Bering Sea, Alaska, the Canadian Arctic, and Greenland. Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, size, habitat, range, scientific name, and the unique characteristics that enable these organisms to survive in the extreme conditions of the Far North. A color distribution map accompanies each species account, and alternative names in German, French, Norwegian, Russian, Inuit, and Inupiaq are also provided. Features superb color plates that allow for quick identification of more than 800 species of plants, fishes, butterflies, birds, and mammalsIncludes detailed species accounts and color distribution mapsCovers the flora and fauna of the entire Arctic region.

Whether you want to go bear-watching on Kodiak Island, cruise through Glacier Bay, or fish for salmon in Sitka Bay, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Alaska are here to help! Fodor’s The Complete Guide to Alaska Cruises guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s The Complete Guide to Alaska Cruises includes:.

AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and doDETAILED REVIEWS of all the cruise lines and their ships that cruise in AlaskaMORE THAN 22 DETAILED MAPS AND A FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidentlyCOLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS on the best sights, restaurants, shopping, performing arts, activities, shore excursions, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “What to Eat and Drink in Alaska,” “What to Buy in Alaska,” “Best Wildlife Experiences in Alaska,” “Best Shore Excursions in Alaska,” and moreTRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and moneyHISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and moreSPECIAL FEATURES on “Whales of Alaska,” “Alaska's Glaciers,” and “Native Arts and Crafts”LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gemsUP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Gustavus, Haines, Ketchikan, Juneau, Sitka, Skatway, Kodiak Island, Metlakatla, Homer, Petersburg, Anchorage, Valdez, Wrangell, Victoria, Vancouver, Seattle, and more. Planning on visiting other destinations in the Pacific Northwest? Check out Fodor’s Seattle or Fodor's Vancouver & Victoria. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!