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  1. Atleastonce

    To the top of Alaska (with a few other places along the way)

    After the tour we were transferred back to the terminal shed for our full flight direct from Barrow to Anchorage. The TSA process was interesting with every single checked in bag opened, searched and drug swapped. We went through security and then corralled into an area about 8m x4m before were...
  2. Atleastonce

    To the top of Alaska (with a few other places along the way)

    We did a Top of the World Tundra tour which is run by the hotel where we stayed. The 5 hour tour started at midday and even though the town is not large we managed to get a complete history lesson including a museum visit and cultural performance. The locals are allowed to harvest whales...
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    To the top of Alaska (with a few other places along the way)

    Fuel gets delivered once a year by ship as there’s are no roads in or out of Barrow. There is a large indigenous community because of previous alcohol fueled violence particularly during the 3 month of darkness period the town is a “damp” town with rationed amount to of alcohol allowed. As...
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    To the top of Alaska (with a few other places along the way)

    Photos on approach to Barrow
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    To the top of Alaska (with a few other places along the way)

    Some more photos of Barrow.
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    To the top of Alaska (with a few other places along the way)

    The land of the midnight sun. The sun is shining 24 hours a day at the moment and we took the opportunity to see midnight in daylight.
  7. Atleastonce

    To the top of Alaska (with a few other places along the way)

    Barrow Alaska, about 500 km north of the Arctic Cicprcle and even in summer it was bitterly cold. We arrived to 3 degrees Celsius and a wind chill do -2 degrees. We were here for 24 hours. The airport at Barrow (BRW) is small. The locals fly to Anchorageto stock up on supplies because of the...
  8. Atleastonce

    To the top of Alaska (with a few other places along the way)

    A good nights sleep and amid morning checkout for the flight to Barrow. When checking out I expressed my disappointment with the towel situation with the manager. We were booke to return to this hotel twice more on our trip and wanted to make sure this didn’t happen again. She apologized for...
  9. Atleastonce

    To the top of Alaska (with a few other places along the way)

    We checked in for our Delta flight to Anchorage via Seattle. There were 4 of us travelling and my VA WP status did not get all of us into the Delta Sky Lounge. One of the people we are travelling with is gluten intolerant and could not locate any GF food in the terminal, so I did the right...
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    To the top of Alaska (with a few other places along the way)

    Our hotel in Vancouver was The Blue Horizon on Robson Street. We have stayed here before and returned because of the location and the fact the beds are one of the best hotel beds I have slept in. All rooms in this hotel are corner rooms so are large rooms, and very comfortable. We only had 1...
  11. Atleastonce

    To the top of Alaska (with a few other places along the way)

    Let’s go back a few days to our stop in Kamloops. Thank you to VA platinum and Hilton Diamond status we scored an amazing room at the Hilton Hampton Inn. Check in was a breeze and as a diamond status I was treated like royalty. Reserved car parking close to reception, goodies bag at check in...
  12. Atleastonce

    To the top of Alaska (with a few other places along the way)

    We are now in Anchorage Alaska and are flying to Barrow today. I am a little behind in the report, there is just soooo much to see and do. I will try and catch up with a few more hotel reviews from Kamloops and Vancouver over the next few days.
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    To the top of Alaska (with a few other places along the way)

    Crimson hotel Jasper When: June 2018 Why: Driving from Calgary to Vancouver Pros: Hotel is at one end of town, but still within walking distance to shops and restaurants. We were located on the ground floor (rooms starting with a 1). The beds were 2 doubles and not really big enough for...
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    To the top of Alaska (with a few other places along the way)

    Deer lodge hotel When: June 2018 Driving from Calgary to Vancouver Pros: Location is fantastic, and staff are friendly and helpful. We ate at the hotel and the food prices were reasonable. Food was tasty. Great location to walk to lake Louise and a short drive to lake Moraine. The...
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    To the top of Alaska (with a few other places along the way)

    Bow River Lodge When: June 2018 Why: Driving from Calgary to Vancouver Pros: The hotel is on the Bow River and the walk along the river is amazing. It is only a short walk into Banff main town area. The hotel was clean. And the front desk staff were friendly and accommodating. Cons: The...
  16. Atleastonce

    To the top of Alaska (with a few other places along the way)

    Here are my trip advisor entries for the hotel stays in Canada. Calgary Marriott downtown review When: June 2018 Why: Needed a Calgary hotel for an overnight stay before starting our road trip across to Vancouver Pros: The hotel is located in an amazing location right across the road from...
  17. Atleastonce

    To the top of Alaska (with a few other places along the way)

    After our bear tour, another quick walk around Whistler village and then our drive to Vancouver. We returned our car to Avis at 1:58pm, 2 minutes before the scheduled return time. We were given a tip by a local at one of our stops between Whistler and Vancouver to fill up with fuel out of...
  18. Atleastonce

    To the top of Alaska (with a few other places along the way)

    Whistler is an amazing town. The village walks are great and for those who have not been to Whistler there are a number of walks through the town, and a walk on the other side of Blackcomb Drive. Some great scenery that would not be visible during winter. I originally wanted to do this trip in...
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    To the top of Alaska (with a few other places along the way)

    The drive from Kamloops to Whistler had more great scenery.
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    To the top of Alaska (with a few other places along the way)

    A video of mine taken at Bow Lake includIng a view of the middle photo on this post was featured on the Instagram site #1refelctionshot
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