Air travel has been headache-inducing this holiday season. Here are options for exploring Alaska’s winter wonderland instead, courtesy of travel columnist Scott McMurren:
It’s been a really tough season for airlines and air travelers.
Between snowstorms, freezing rain, flight cancellations, lost bags and stranded flyers, it’s fair to say the Grinch stole Christmas for a lot of travelers this year. So when a friend called last week and asked if he should stick to his plans to visit the Lower 48, what did I say?Looking at the mess at Sea-Tac, I encouraged him to reschedule for another time and enjoy a relaxing holiday here in Alaska.“The hydrotherapy package is definitely the most popular option at the spa,” said Miranda Fafard, the resort’s marketing director. “The cost is $119 per person, and you have access to the hot, cold and warm pools from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.,” she said.
Staying here in Alaska is a better idea than flying through Seattle, Portland or any Lower 48 gateway right now. Let the airports and the airlines clean up their collective mess for the next week or two. The white snow is a different feel than the sandy beach, that’s for sure. But layer up and check out some of the adventures north of Anchorage.where you can mush your own dog team. After getting a lesson about dog sledding, you can drive a dog team for 45 minutes on Seavey’s private trails. Take some time at the end to meet some Iditarod champion sled dogs — and play with the puppies.
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