Speaking with 🌲 Alaska expert Valerie Stimac completely opened our eyes to insights we had never considered or heard of, even though we had cruised to Alaska ourselves on multiple occasions.
Having grown up in Alaska and worked in the cruise industry there, and now a frequent visitor, you'll find Valerie's advice and expertise at AlaskanCruisers.com and ValerieValise.com — and today, on our podcast!
Don't miss this episode to understand:
- What months are absolutely terrible to cruise to Alaska (the reason why is logical yet jaw-dropping)
- The wonder that is "flightseeing"
- The ONE thing is you must do in Alaska (were you even there if you don't?)
- Valerie's recommendation is for the best cruise itinerary and the reason why
We especially love Valerie's Guides to Alaska, and her extensive “Alaska” resource category, which you'll find on the menu at the top of her website.
Follow Valerie on all socials: @valerievalise
For further listening to help you plan your Alaska cruise, listen to our "All About Alaska" episodes:
- All About Alaska: Discovering the Inside Passage with Alaskan Dream Cruises
- All About Alaska: Ketchikan's Must-Do Experiences: Excursions, Food, Drinks & Top Hotel Choice
- All About Alaska: Sitka's Hidden Treasures
- All About Alaska: Inside Passage Cruises Two Ways – Small Cruise vs. Big Ship Experience
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