For most Westerners the month of July and August are ideal for traveling; chances are they’ll head for the most popular tourist destinations like those in the tropical regions. Expect that popular tourist destinations are teeming with local and foreign vacationers alike and in these places, rentals and prices food, drink and transportation are most likely at their peak. If you want to save yet still manage to get a superb and memorable vacation, take the unusual route of travelers, go north to Alaska!

If you want something peaceful, less crowded and less expensive, Alaska could be one of your best choices. Here you can enjoy sightseeing of spectacular crystal-clear lakes, glimmering glaciers, snow-capped mountains and viewing of the most exotic species of polar bears, bald eagles, gray wolves and blue whales.

You can choose to take a cruise and see the pristine beauty of the coasts of Alaska or take riverboat ride and see the colorful life of the villagers. Whatever activity you engage in, your day will surely be very long and filled with fun and excitement as the skies in Alaska usually stay light till midnight during summer.

By guest writer Khristine