It's time for summer's last stand, and some companies are rolling out end-of-season specials to prompt you to plan a getaway to Denali or Seward — or maybe a cruise through the Inside Passage, writes Alaska travel columnist Scott McMurren.
On the list of special offers is a 30% discount for Alaska residents at two hotels in Seward: The Edgewater and the Hotel Seward. Both hotels will be open through Sept. 15. To get the discounted rate, enter “AKRESIDENT” as a discount code on the hotel website. Both hotels are operated by JL Hospitality Management and are located in the downtown Seward business district, near the Alaska SeaLife Center.
At Denali National Park, Princess will choose your hotel: either the Denali Princess or the McKinley Chalet Resort. The two hotels are right next to each other, near the banks of the Nenana River. One of the biggest discounts for Alaska residents is offered on seven-day cruises between Whittier and Vancouver.is offering fares for inside cabins for as low as $229 one-way, plus taxes and port fees of up to $310 per person . Outside cabins are available on some, but not all of the cruises, from $269 per person, plus $310 in taxes.
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