by Mathieu Plourde
Most people think of Alaska as a cold place to be, but that’s really only during the winter. In the summer, most of Alaska is very temperate. As a matter of fact, Alaska has been named as one of the top 5 most romantic vacation destinations by numerous periodicals. When the snow goes away there are lush lands for visitors to enjoy including waterfalls and waterways, cruises and boat tours, and if you wanted to you could even visit a glacier during your honeymoon and be back in warm climes within hours. Add to that the fact that not only are days longer during the summer, but there are even a couple of places where the sun never sets during the day. That would be an interesting honeymoon, to be sure.
On an Alaskan honeymoon, the skies the limit. You can stay in a traditional hotel suite, a bed and breakfast, or go wild and stay in a cabin in the woods. You can go on a boat or get in the water, either swimming or kayaking. You can stay in the big city and live it up with the nightlife or go to a small village and tuck yourself away in a spa. You can take trips to Denali National Park or drive through Kenai Fjords National Park. By the way, did you know there’s a rain forest around Juneau?
And we did mention taking a cruise, so let’s expound on that. Alaskan cruises are very popular, and a 7-day cruise might be just what you need to start your marriage off right. The ports are much different than Caribbean cruises, stopping off at small villages and large cities that might include Vancouver, but definitely will include Anchorage and Fairbanks. You might even see a wild moose or caribou; hopefully you’ll only see a polar bear from afar.
Seriously, think about Alaska as a great honeymoon destination; you’ll be glad you did.
