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Located on 200 acres overlooking Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve, Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge is the perfect destination to escape the daily grind with a relaxing weekend getaway.

The summer is hot, and so are Chena Hot Spring Resort’s upcoming events.

St. Barth, long a vacation haunt for lovers of its beauty and beaches is ready for guests. Small in size, the 10-mile-long tropical paradise has shaken off the effects of Hurricane Irma. Its world-class restaurants and boutiques are bustling again.

The land above the Arctic Circle in Alaska is a vast wilderness where visitors can experience Alaska Native culture, as well as wildlife such as caribou. Here are a few suggestions on tours to this remote and beautiful area:

Are you an aurora chaser? A midnight sun seeker? Explore Fairbanks has unveiled its one-of-a-kind Aurora and Midnight Sun Tracker.

Springtime. One of the 49th state’s best-kept secrets if you ask southeast Alaska locals. The snow starts to melt and soft chirping can be heard with the arrival of crisp, early morning sunlight. It’s also a time when Pacific herring begin to bubble in Sitka Sound, a seasonal wonder that humpack whales, eagles and humans alike congregate to the water to enjoy.

Airbnb introduced “experiences” as an extension of its rental-booking business. According to airbnbcitizen.com, “Experiences include things like immersive experiences for travelers, from a podcast-production lesson in Chicago, to honey making in Malibu and a bike tour through Los Angeles with a landscape architect. The options are never-ending.”

With more than 32 years of experience flying in Alaska, Security Aviation recently acquired the Bombardier Learjet 45 and now offers on-demand, mid-size charter jet service across the Last Frontier. Its primary function is expedited passenger service but will also transport light cargo across Alaska, Canada and the Lower 48, as well as provide emergency response services.

Two new Alaska lodging options give visitors the opportunity to fulfill bucket list dreams.

In 2017, travelers from far and wide hopped aboard the Alaska Railroad and submitted photos for its annual Catch The Train Photo Contest.

REAL ID is meant to improve security standards for state-issued IDs. Alaskans don’t need to worry just yet, though, since the state has an extension until Jan. 1, 2019, allowing federal agencies like TSA to accept Alaska driver’s licenses and identification cards.

Cross-country skiing is a popular winter recreation activity in Alaska, and with good reason! There are plenty of areas around the state that offer phenomenal cross-country skiing. Here are three options:

Alaskans will get some extra love in their bank accounts Oct. 5. Many airlines offer incentives for Alaskans who are planning their winter vacations and looking to spend their PFD on airfare.

This week’s Alaska Travel Industry Association convention is giving members a chance to Discover Kodiak. At the annual convention, hundreds of tourism and hospitality industry employees convene and share best practices for promoting the Last Frontier to visitors.

The aurora borealis, otherwise known as the northern lights, is one of the most mysterious and magical naturally occurring phenomena. Whether you live in Alaska or you’re visiting, this show in the sky can take your breath away.

Alaskans know the fall season means two things: rain and more rain. Don’t let the soggy weather keep you indoors – there are many ways to fall in love with the Last Frontier in October, no umbrella needed.Refresh your iTunes playlist, break out the salmon jerky and hit the road!

Alaska’s second largest cruise port, Ketchikan, is celebrating a record-setting summer for the visitor industry. This September, Ketchikan welcomed its millionth cruise passenger of the 2017 season.

Misty Fjords Air, Southeast Alaska’s premiere seaplane company, now offers non-stop service between Ketchikan and Prince Rupert, B.C. Visitors can explore Prince Rupert following a short, 45-minute flight from Ketchikan. Between the two towns, travelers can experience shopping, cultural and sporting events as well as world-class fishing.

Venture deep into Denali National Park and see the best of Alaska on John Hall’s Alaska’s new Denali Explorer Tour. Spending six days on land and seven at sea, visitors experience Alaska by train, boat and motor coach. From wildlife cruises in Kenai Fjords National Park to flightseeing over Denali, guests experience the natural beauty of Alaska’s glaciers, mountains, wildlife and much more.

I went to check in for a flight recently and located my confirmation number on my calendar. Then I hit a snag: I didn’t remember which airline I was on. But my days of searching for flight confirmations are over.

Denali National Park and Preserve officially turned 100 years old on Feb. 26, 2017, and the park has plans for the centennial celebration to continue all year long.

Backcountry Alaska cooking pairs perfectly with the ultimate luxury travel experience at The Cooking School at Tutka Bay.