Frommer's Alaska Cruises & Ports of Call 2001

Download or read book Frommer's Alaska Cruises & Ports of Call 2001 written by Fran Wenograd Golden and published by *Frommers. This book was released on 2001-01-04 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's simple. The premier travel series from the leading guidebook publisher offers what no other travel books do: complete, easy-to-use, up-to-date travel information. Covering the globe, Frommer's Complete Guides stand out from the crowd and help travelers discover the world in a whole new way. Millions of readers have come to rely on Frommer's Complete Guides for: -- Detailed, candid reviews of a wide selection of hotels and restaurants -- from budget to luxury -- Opinionated, up-to-date coverage of sightseeing, outdoor activities, shopping, and nightlife -- both on and off the beaten path -- Unique Best of the Destination chapters offering top travel choices -- Dozens of accurate maps keyed to the text, plus information on how to get there and get around -- Giant full-color fold-out maps, plus a full-color map on the inside front cover of every guide; full indexes for easy navigation -- Expert trip-planning advice, including a detailed Online Travel Directory in every annual guide Whether travelers want an affordable package on a major cruise line, a deluxe vacation aboard a luxury liner, or an adventure cruise on a small ship, this up-to-the-minute guide is packed with smart advice on Alaskan cruises, which boast 10% of the worldwide cruise market. -- Some 2.14 million people visited Alaska in 1999, up 7.4% from 1998 -- Major cruise lines are building new lodges (Princess) or outfitting custom rail cars (Royal Caribbean) for wilderness excursions -- Luxury operator Radisson Seven Seas returned to the Alaska market in 2000