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Karen Dillard

Anchorage, AK

Alaska Travel Agent Expert

I love my work as an Alaska travel agent since the state is a dream destination for anybody who visits it. Alaska is a terrific place to go if you're looking for adventure and the great outdoors. From Fairbanks to Anchorage, one of my favorite Ala...
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I love my work as an Alaska travel agent since the state is a dream destination for anybody who visits it. Alaska is a terrific place to go if you're looking for adventure and the great outdoors. From Fairbanks to Anchorage, one of my favorite Alaskan escapes is to drive between the two cities. This is the route to take if you want to see some of the best of Alaska's scenic beauty. When you're close to either city, a metamorphosis takes place - one that transforms a barren and snow-covered landscape to a pine and snow-covered wonderland - a  peaceful and idyllic place to explore and set your thoughts on adventure. As you go along you'll see ice and glaciers, valleys, firs, and hillsides. There are plenty of places to stop and snap pictures on the course of your travels. Only in Alaska can you be privy to natural phenomena, such as the Aurora Borealis, or the Northern Lights - a true natural treat when you choose to stay in Fairbanks. The magnificent boat ride from old Skagway to Juenau, is another travel highlight. Between coastal communities and the rest of the state, the Marine Highway System is a crucial artery. This kind of travel, with its constant exposure to breathtaking scenery, is one you won't soon forget. Deep fjords and islands with lighthouses and quiet fishing communities await you on your trip across the glacial waters. Cruise the waters for you will be rewarded with sightings of amazing animals, such as the humpback whale, porpoise, sea lion, and seal. You can witness bald eagles in flight from the deck of your vessel as well as hear the barks of seals. Set your sights on the horizon,  as you will always be mesmerized by the skies during dawn and sunset. Check out Admiralty Island, a great place to watch bears, or take a sightseeing  plane to see the scenery from on high. Visit the Russian-settled town of Sitka and view the totem poles that Native Americans once carved along a trail. You might also think of traversing the Yukon Railroad if you plan a Skagway adventure. Whatever you wish to do, you can make your Alaskan travel dream come true. Allow me to help you with your travel planning. Contact me anytime by phone or email.

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Travel Agent for Arctic Circle Trips to Alaska

While some may shiver at the thought of an Arctic Circle trip to Alaska, they are missing out on a true adventure. I love representing Arctic Circle trips to Alaska as a travel agent professional as they’re a one-of-a-kind excursion. Meant for anyone who loves true adventure and the beauty of nature, these trips will give you memories that you can never replicate. The Arctic of Alaska is always an adventure. Since the Dalton Highway is the only land route through the area, a large portion of the region can only be reached by plane. The Dalton Highway travels north from Fairbanks, passing over the Yukon River and the Arctic Circle, the Brooks Mountain Range, and the Arctic Coastal Plain before coming to an end in Deadhorse, a service town for Prudhoe Bay, on the shores of the Arctic Ocean. This is a hard land road that travels through a very distant region and space. Many of the conveniences seen in today's contemporary society are absent from the towns that are visited along the highway. Therefore, the key to making the most of a vacation experience in Alaska's Arctic is unquestionably the traveler's attitude, whether they are flying into a remote community or driving the arduous Dalton Highway. Because of its isolation, Alaska's Arctic is frequently too expensive and time-consuming for the average traveler to explore on their own. However, one-day and multi-day excursions provide visitors the opportunity to thoroughly yet affordably explore this amazing region. I might suggest a tour that allows you to fly over the Arctic Circle and drive the area as well. For example, one tour option might include flying from Fairbanks to the Arctic Circle in the Brooks Mountain Range. This will allow you to get an aerial view of Alaska’ wilderness. You’ll land, taking a ground tour south of Coldfoot back to Fairbank via a comfortable tour vehicle. During your journey, you can learn more about the Arctic while making stops along the way. I can add travel along the Dalton HIghway, which was made popular because it is the route secured for the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. I can also make it possible for you to cross the Arctic Circle and receive a certificate. Stop along the shoreline of the Yukon river or take a trip to Joy, Alaska where you can visit the Arctic Trading Post. One of the exciting natural experiences is seeing the Aurora gleaming from darkened Arctic skies and experiencing a solar Midnight. You can also see polar bears safely in polar-bear-safe transport. I’ll make sure you have a journey that is worth sharing on Facebook and with friends and family. I can also lead you on other Alaskan adventures. Wherever you want to go in the Far North, I can help you plan an amazing trip. Give me a call today to learn more about the details.