Monday, November 21, 2011

When To Take Touring Vacations In Alaska

By Archie Divers


Anyone who is planning on taking touring holidays in Alaska should really consider exactly when they are going to go. There is no doubt that travelling during certain months will be a lot better than others, and so you need to think closely about this before you book up your trip.

In general, the summertime is the best time to travel, and one of the reasons for this is down to the high degree of sunlight you will get. The months of June to August will see a great deal of sunlight, with the sun shining for up to 21 hours depending upon the specific day. Due to these long days, it is possible to see a great deal and get a lot done.

The only problem with this time of year is that it can become very crowded and as such the prices that you have to pay will be fairly high. The tourist industry relies on this particular time of year to make the vast majority of its money, and therefore you need to be aware of this before you book up.

You could travel just before the beginning of summer or just after it as well, and can still take advantage of many of the benefits that you will see during this time. If you travel during May then you will find that only the early tourists are coming in and you can still get some good sunlight and warm weather. Travelling in September is slightly more temperamental, but this will depend on where you travel.

October, November, and April, are probably the worst months to actually visit Alaska. Generally it is very wet and there isn't a great deal for tourists to do, and so touring during this time isn't the best option.

The wintertime is also an excellent time of year to travel to Alaska due to the ice and snow that builds up during this particular period. If you were to travel any time between December and March you will find that all sorts of snow and ice-based activities are available for you to get involved with.




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