Alaskan holidays are unlike any other American vacations. In terms of geographical size, it is easily the largest state, twice the size of Texas. However, despite its great size, Alaska is in fact one of the least populated places in America, making it a largely unspoiled bastion of natural beauty with unique sights and experiences that you won’t find anywhere else. Of particular note is the Aurora Borealis (also known as ‘the Northern Lights’ or ‘Polar Aurorae’), the most spectacular naturally occurring lights show on Earth.
Alaska is surely the ultimate holiday destination for your inner geographer with a sense of adventure. The state has over 3 million lakes, presenting ample fishing opportunities – ice fishing is a particularly Alaskan pastime. With some 100,000 glaciers, Alaska contains roughly half of the world’s total. People say the ice age is over – they haven’t been to Alaska during the winter! For those of you who aren’t too keen on the colder side of things, fear not. While the wintertime temperature can hit -51, it actually reaches the low to mid 30s during the summer months, creating a totally different, balmy and warm, type of holiday experience.
