Building An Authoritative Travel Blog

Authoritative blogs seem all the rage at the moment but what exactly is an " Authoritative Travel Blog ?" Well my understanding of the matter is it is a blog that is not only very informative to the readers but that the information comes from authoritative type people in connection with what they are writing about.

Hopefully my articles below will give an insight on travel and travel related experiences from all over the world from many authoritative writers as they have been there and done that.

Articles will be and are published often and this means current travel experiences and up to date places to visit. If you have also visited these places or wish to comment then please do so remembering this blog is intended to family orientated visitors so please be respectful.

I have seen many fears raised through my article site and feel that any traveller today that, for one reason or another, decides against travel insurance then they are possibly being a little short sighted. We do not want our boats to sink but are happy to carry life rafts. travel insurance is a similar idea. We do not wish to ever claim on it but if things go wrong as they sometimes do it is a benifit to have the insurance.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Hot Ski Vacations in Alaska

By Emery Noile

Alaska, which has been a source of awe and mystery for ages, has some of the best skiing in the world. The Alyeska Resort is one of the greatest resorts in the state. With a maximum elevation of 2,751 feet and a 2,501 foot vertical drop, the area gets an average of 631 inches of snow each year.

Although the Alyeska Resort offers some of the best skiing in the world, you won't find the slopes overly crowded, and there are no long lines for the lifts. There are nine lifts, consisting of six chair lifts, two surface lifts, and one cable car line. There are 68 trails for beginners, intermediates, and experts, with most of the trails designed for intermediate skiers.

Night skiing at the Alyeska Resort brings more thrill and adventure to your vacation. At night, you'll see the snow capped mountains, hanging glaciers and those famous Northern Lights. This resort is ranked number nine on Skiing Magazine's list of the top twenty-five killer ski trips.

The ski season begins in the middle of November at the Alyeska Resort and runs through the middle of April. This part of Alaska boasts the longest daytime hours in the United States. In April there are approximately sixteen hours of sunlight each day. In December, however, there are only about seven hours of daylight. So, be prepared to do a lot of night skiing if you're hitting the Alyeska Resort slopes in December.

If your perfect vacation includes luxurious rooms and fine dining, the Alyeska Prince Hotel is the place to be. You'll enjoy nightly entertainment on site, or you can venture out to take in more nightlife at other nearby hotspots.

If tubing is your idea of fun, be sure to visit the Glacier Tubing Park. With two lanes of terrain and a surface lift, everyone in the family will have a blast at the tubing park. For snowboarding devotees, there is the Alyeska Terrain Park.

Other winter activities that can be enjoyed in and around the Alyeska Resort include heli-sking, ice climbing, ocean cruising tours, flight seeing, dog sledding, back country skiing, mountaineering, and polar bear watching.

The ultimate winter vacation is yours to experience at the Alyeska Resort. Bundle up, brave the elements and then head back to the hotel for some pampering. Treat yourself to a taste of Alaska and discover how thrilling skiing can really be.

With activities for the entire family to enjoy, and so many unique sights and attractions, the Alyeska Resort really is an awesome winter family ski vacation!

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