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Insight Guide Alaska includes a section detailing Alaska's history; seven features covering the life and culture of the state, ranging from its dark and frigid winters to its brown bears and salmon; a region by region visitor's guide to the must-see sights evaluated by Insight's travel experts; and a comprehensive Travel Tips section packed with essential contact information, websites, climate, money-saving tips, transportation, additional leisure-time activities, special events and more. Plus more than 300 amazing, four-color photographs and a dozen maps including maps of Katmai National Park, Denali National Park, and Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.
Inside every Insight Guide you’ll find:
· Evocative, full-color photography on every page
· Cross-referenced, four-color maps throughout
· A Brief Introduction, including a Historical Timeline
· Lively essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people
· Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing such as Santiago, Easter Island, El Norte Grande and Tierra del Fuego
· Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest including the best beach resorts, top national parks, ski resorts, hot springs and ancient wonders
· A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings on the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions as well as practical information on such things as getting around and things to do with children
For planning your trip or remembering your travels, even for the armchair traveler, an Insight Guide is a worthy companion.
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