More about Alaska
So you are going for a vist......well, where to stay. There are loads of places, and I don't know how they would compare to South Africa, but I do know how the compare to the "lower forty-eight," as Alaskans refer to the US.....more expensive and more......peculiar. Well, that's the thing in general about Alaska, it is just really a law unto itself. On the one hand, you will find that people are really friendly, love to talk (a lot of isolated people up there, starved for conversation!), and love to talk about Alaska. But it IS expensive, and Alaska does take thorough advantage of its tourists. There are lots of B&Bs; you can search the Internet, there are loads of sites, just use a search engine. As for hotels, Anchorage has many, and we stayed in lots of them when we lived in the Bush and am to Anchorage for grocery shopping and doctor's appointments. You will find that they are expensive and all a little weird, but some of them can be quite nice. I recommend the Barratt (Best Western) and the Millenium, both a little spendy, but not too bad. In Fairbanks, you're on your own. I've been there many times, but can't speak for hotels; again, though, the Internet has loads, and you can make reservations online, usually. The drive up to Fairbanks is magnificent and can be a little scary, as the road is very isolated in places. Be sure to take warm clothes, you might be sorry if you don't. It gets colder and colder as you head up. Be sure to be prepared for road emergencies, too. People really help each other out in Alaska, but you will maybe be surprised at the miles of isolation. Let me know if you have any more questions........I'm just rambling here!
Cimorene
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