Destination Alaska

Are you dreaming of visiting Alaska in the winter? This episode's for you!

In this brief update podcast, I share:

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Planning to visit Sitka, Alaska, in 2026? Whether you're planning to spend time there on an Alaska cruise or are planning an independent trip to do it on your own, there are some exciting and important updates to know this year.

Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Sherry, who used to work at Visit Sitka, to discuss what visitors need to know and updates for visitors this coming year.

🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Whittier:

📚 Plus, here are some of my own resources to help you plan your trip:

🤑 Save on your Alaska trip by visiting my Community Discounts page

🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration

Planning to visit Denali National Park in 2026? This is my favorite national park, and there are some exciting and important updates to know this year.

Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Amber, Public Affairs Officer in Denali, to discuss what visitors need to know and updates for visitors this coming year.

🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Denali:

📚 Plus, here are some of my own resources to help you plan your trip:

🤑 Save on your Alaska trip by visiting my Community Discounts page

🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration

Planning to visit Homer, Alaska, in 2026? This is one of many Alaskans' favorite places to visit in-state, and you're about to see why!

Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Silas, Marketing Director at Visit Homer, to discuss what visitors need to know and updates for visitors this coming year.

🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Whittier:

📚 Plus, here are some of my own resources to help you plan your trip:

🤑 Save on your Alaska trip by visiting my Community Discounts page

🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration

Planning to visit Wrangell, Alaska, in 2026? Not to be confused with Wrangell-St. Elias in Southcentral Alaska, this Southeast Alaskan community has the best of the region in one small, almost entirely crowd-free place.

Join me as I sit down (virtually) with JR, Marketing & Community Development Coordinator with Travel Wrangell, and Jillian, local radio host and community member, to discuss what visitors need to know and updates for visitors this coming year.

🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Wrangell:

📚 Plus here are some of my own resources to help you plan your trip:

🤑 Save on your Alaska trip by visiting my Community Discounts page

🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration

Planning to visit Whittier, Alaska, in 2026? Prince William Sound is waiting – but you wanna watch this first, I promise! Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Kelly, president of the Whittier Chamber of Commerce and co-owner of Whittier-based Lazy Otter Charters to discuss what visitors need to know and updates for visitors this coming year.

We also specifically discuss two important developments in Whittier: the re-opening of the Inn at Whittier and the opening of the new cruise dock last year.

🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Whittier:

📚 Plus here are some of my own resources to help you plan your trip:

🤑 Save on your Alaska trip by visiting my Community Discounts page

🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration

So you wanna visit Valdez, Alaska, in 2026? Looking to escape the crowds – or maybe you're on one of the few, lucky cruise ships that will make port there this year? Whatever the reason, this video is essential info for traveling to Valdez this year.

Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Faith from Discover Valdez to discuss what visitors need to know and updates for visitors this coming year. In addition to essential travel info (good for any year), you'll learn about some exciting new developments around town in 2026.

🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Valdez:

📚 Also, here are some of my own resources to help you plan your trip:

🤑 Save on your Alaska trip by visiting my Community Discounts page

🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration

Want to visit Unalaska or Dutch Harbor, in 2026 – or, well, ever?! This one's for you! Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Katherine from the Unalaska Visitors Bureau to discuss everything you need to know to visit, including how to get there, main attractions and experiences, and much, much more!

🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Unalaska: 

As I have never been to Unalaska 😱 I don't have any resources from my blog... yet!! (Will 2026 be my year?! 🤞) 

🤑 Save on your Alaska trip by visiting my Community Discounts page

🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration

Want to visit Talkeetna, Alaska, in 2026? This tiny community has something for everyone – not the least of which are insanely good views of Denali! Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Marne from the Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce to discuss what visitors need to know to plan a visit – and what you need to know specifically about visiting Talkeetna this year.

🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Skagway: 

📚 Plus here are some of my own resources to help you visit:

🤑 Save on your Alaska trip by visiting my Community Discounts page

🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration

Want to visit Skagway, Alaska, in 2026? This Southeast Alaska community has something for everyone, from history and culture to hand-crafted spirits and adventure. Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Wendy from Explore Skagway to discuss what visitors need to know to plan a visit – and what you need to know specifically about visiting Skagway this year.

🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Skagway: 

📚 Plus here are some of my own resources to help you visit:

🤑 Save on your Alaska trip by visiting my Community Discounts page

🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration