Most Popular Cruisesby HILARY HOWARD AND NICK KAYEFebruary 17, 2008A recent survey on the travel preferences and habits of cruise passengers reveals which destinations are the most popular.(read article)
Cruising in Alaska, This Time on Landby DAVID LASKINJuly 22, 2007Though most people see the awe-inspiring Kenai Peninsula from behind the railing of a cruise ship, this rugged land has the making of an ideal road trip.(read article)
Alaska: Flying Goose chaseNovember 07, 1998
Alaska is one of its two remaining habitats. Graham Coster goes in search of a rare bird these days - an airline that still uses flying boats
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The rush of the mushJanuary 14, 2006
The Iditarod, a gruelling 1,150-mile race across Alaska, is one of the world&rsquo<s great adventures - even if you are a spectator. Imogen Stubbs, following the dogs by light plane, had a dangerous, weird and life-changing time in 'The Big Lonely'.
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After the gold rushApril 16, 2007
Alaska&rsquo<s mountains are reputedly still full of riches and nuggets of the precious metal are often found in the country&rsquo<s rivers. Dianne Boardman joins the prospectors.
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Northern Lights: Light at the end of the tundraby Nigel TisdallNovember 10, 2008
The aurora borealis is a fickle phenomenon. A week can pass without a
flicker...then bang! The Northern Lights come on like a celestial lava lamp.
In the far north of Sweden, Nigel Tisdall is rewarded for his patience.
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Alaska: Socking it to the sockeyeby Neil CollinsSeptember 25, 2004
The wide waters of the Alagnak river are heaven to fish-starved Brits. Neil Collins reels in trout and salmon till his arms ache.
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Guns at low tide at Clam Gulchby Lonely PlanetNovember 13, 2009An ultra-low full moon or a new moon tide says only one thing to the happy inhabitants of Clam Gulch,...(read article)