Podcast
Destination Alaska
Hosted by Valerie & Valise · EN
Destination Alaska is the audio-only version of a series of videos that you can also find on my Valerie & Valise YouTube channel. Also called the ”Alaska Summer Travel Summit” (2021) or ”Alaska Seminar Series” (2023 & 2025), these episodes will help you learn about visiting Alaska – and any specific information you need to visit in the coming year. Featured destinations include Anchorage, Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Seward, Homer, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Juneau, Sitka, Skagway, and many more!
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2026 Series: Denali National Park // Park Road Updates & More
Apr 2000:25:01Tap to summarizePlanning to visit Denali National Park in 2026? This is my favorite national park, and there are some exciting and important updates to know this year. Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Amber, Public Affairs Officer in Denali, to discuss what visitors need to know and updates for visitors this coming year. 🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Denali: Denali NPS (official site) Denali on Facebook @DenaliNPS on Instagram Email contact: DENA_info@nps.gov 📚 Plus, here are some of my own resources to help you plan your trip: The Best Things to Do in Denali Denali National Park Itinerary Denali Bus Tours, Explained Where to Eat in Denali Where to Stay in Denali 🤑 Save on your Alaska trip by visiting my Community Discounts page 🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration
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2026 Series: Sitka // Noteworthy News This Year
Apr 2000:50:03Tap to summarizePlanning to visit Sitka, Alaska, in 2026? Whether you're planning to spend time there on an Alaska cruise or are planning an independent trip to do it on your own, there are some exciting and important updates to know this year. Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Sherry, who used to work at Visit Sitka, to discuss what visitors need to know and updates for visitors this coming year. 🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Whittier: Visit Sitka (official site) Visit Sitka on Facebook @VisitSitka on Instagram 📚 Plus, here are some of my own resources to help you plan your trip: The Best Things to Do in Sitka Where to Eat in Sitka Where to Stay in Sitka 🤑 Save on your Alaska trip by visiting my Community Discounts page 🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration
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2026 Series: Homer // New Events, Eats & More!
Apr 1300:36:59Tap to summarizePlanning to visit Homer, Alaska, in 2026? This is one of many Alaskans' favorite places to visit in-state, and you're about to see why! Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Silas, Marketing Director at Visit Homer, to discuss what visitors need to know and updates for visitors this coming year. 🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Whittier: Visit Homer (official site) Visit Homer on Facebook @VisitHomer on Instagram 📚 Plus, here are some of my own resources to help you plan your trip: The Best Things to Do in Homer Where to Eat in Homer Where to Stay in Homer 🤑 Save on your Alaska trip by visiting my Community Discounts page 🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration
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2026 Series: Wrangell // What You Need to Know to Visit
Dec 1700:48:59Tap to summarizePlanning to visit Wrangell, Alaska, in 2026? Not to be confused with Wrangell-St. Elias in Southcentral Alaska, this Southeast Alaskan community has the best of the region in one small, almost entirely crowd-free place. Join me as I sit down (virtually) with JR, Marketing & Community Development Coordinator with Travel Wrangell, and Jillian, local radio host and community member, to discuss what visitors need to know and updates for visitors this coming year. 🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Wrangell: Travel Wrangell (official site) Travel Wrangell on Facebook @TravelWrangell on Instagram 📚 Plus here are some of my own resources to help you plan your trip: The Best Things to Do in Wrangell Where to Eat in Wrangell Where to Stay in Wrangell 🤑 Save on your Alaska trip by visiting my Community Discounts page 🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration
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2026 Series: Whittier // How to Visit & What's New
Dec 1700:29:22Tap to summarizePlanning to visit Whittier, Alaska, in 2026? Prince William Sound is waiting – but you wanna watch this first, I promise! Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Kelly, president of the Whittier Chamber of Commerce and co-owner of Whittier-based Lazy Otter Charters to discuss what visitors need to know and updates for visitors this coming year. We also specifically discuss two important developments in Whittier: the re-opening of the Inn at Whittier and the opening of the new cruise dock last year. 🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Whittier: The Greater Whittier Chamber of Commerce (official website) The Greater Whittier Chamber of Commerce on Facebook @CityofWhittierAK on Instagram Lazy Otter Charters on Facebook @LazyOtterCharters on Instagram 📚 Plus here are some of my own resources to help you plan your trip: The Best Things to Do in Whittier Where to Eat in Whittier Where to Stay in Whittier 🤑 Save on your Alaska trip by visiting my Community Discounts page 🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration
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2026 Series: Valdez // What You Need to Know to Visit
Dec 1600:57:25Tap to summarizeSo you wanna visit Valdez, Alaska, in 2026? Looking to escape the crowds – or maybe you're on one of the few, lucky cruise ships that will make port there this year? Whatever the reason, this video is essential info for traveling to Valdez this year. Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Faith from Discover Valdez to discuss what visitors need to know and updates for visitors this coming year. In addition to essential travel info (good for any year), you'll learn about some exciting new developments around town in 2026. 🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Valdez: Discover Valdez (official website) Discover Valdez on Facebook @DiscoverValdez on Instagram 📚 Also, here are some of my own resources to help you plan your trip: The Best Things to Do in Valdez Where to Eat in Valdez Where to Stay in Valdez 🤑 Save on your Alaska trip by visiting my Community Discounts page 🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration
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2026 Series: Unalaska // Deadliest Catch, WW2 & Much More!
Dec 1600:35:33Tap to summarizeWant to visit Unalaska or Dutch Harbor, in 2026 – or, well, ever?! This one's for you! Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Katherine from the Unalaska Visitors Bureau to discuss everything you need to know to visit, including how to get there, main attractions and experiences, and much, much more! 🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Unalaska: Unalaska Visitors Bureau (official website) Unalaska Visitors Bureau on Facebook @UnalaskaCVB on Instagram As I have never been to Unalaska 😱 I don't have any resources from my blog... yet!! (Will 2026 be my year?! 🤞) 🤑 Save on your Alaska trip by visiting my Community Discounts page 🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration
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2026 Series: Talkeetna // Don't Skip this Small Alaskan Town!
Dec 1500:30:00Tap to summarizeWant to visit Talkeetna, Alaska, in 2026? This tiny community has something for everyone – not the least of which are insanely good views of Denali! Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Marne from the Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce to discuss what visitors need to know to plan a visit – and what you need to know specifically about visiting Talkeetna this year. 🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Skagway: Talkeetna Chamber (official website) Talkeetna Chamber on Facebook 📚 Plus here are some of my own resources to help you visit: Things to do in Talkeetna Where to Eat in Talkeetna Where to Stay in Talkeetna 🤑 Save on your Alaska trip by visiting my Community Discounts page 🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration
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2026 Series: Skagway // What to Know & What's New!
Dec 1500:52:10Tap to summarizeWant to visit Skagway, Alaska, in 2026? This Southeast Alaska community has something for everyone, from history and culture to hand-crafted spirits and adventure. Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Wendy from Explore Skagway to discuss what visitors need to know to plan a visit – and what you need to know specifically about visiting Skagway this year. 🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Skagway: Skagway.com (official website) Skagway Visitor Department on Facebook @ExploreSkagway on Instagram 📚 Plus here are some of my own resources to help you visit: Things to do in Skagway Where to Eat in Skagway Where to Stay in Skagway How to Spend One Day in Skagway Best Skagway Shore Excursions 🤑 Save on your Alaska trip by visiting my Community Discounts page 🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration
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2026 Series: Seward // Here's What to Know Before Visiting
Dec 1400:49:17Tap to summarizeSo you wanna visit Seward, Alaska, in 2026? Or maybe you're starting or ending an Alaska cruise there? Maybe you're ticking off national parks and it's finally time for Kenai Fjords? Whatever the reason, this video is essential for travel this year. Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Liz from Visit Seward to discuss what visitors need to know and updates for visitors this coming year. 🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Seward: Visit Seward (official website) Visit Seward on Facebook @VisitSeward on Instagram 📚 Also, here are some of my own resources to help you plan your trip: The Best Things to Do in Seward Where to Eat in Seward Where to Stay in Seward Kenai Fjords Cruises, Ranked My Major Marine Tours Review My Kenai Fjords Tours Review Kenai Fjords Tours vs Major Marine Tours Comparison 🤑 Save on your Alaska trip by visiting my Community Discounts page 🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration
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