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Hosted by Valerie & Valise · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 37 episodes
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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!
Valerie & Valise hosts Destination Alaska, a society show with 37 episodes published.
Are you dreaming of visiting Alaska in the winter? This episode's for you! In this brief update podcast, I share: Updates about this podcast How my March 2026 tour went Changes I've planned for March 2027 All the details
Planning 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 th
Planning 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
Planning 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
Planning 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.
Planning 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
So 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
Want 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, i
Want 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
Want 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 Explor
So 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 es
Planning to visit Palmer in 2026 as part of an Alaska trip? You're gonna want to listen to this first! Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Dylainie from Visit Palmer to discuss visiting this Alaskan community and what
Want to visit Nome, Alaska, in 2026? Look at you, big explorer!! In this year's video, I provide a short introduction with a few updates about what's new in Nome in 2026, plus my own thoughts and photos after visiting in
Planning to visit Palmer, Wasilla, Talkeetna, or somewhere else in the Matanuska-Susitna (aka Mat-Su) Valley in 2026 as part of an Alaska trip? You're gonna want to listen to this first! Join me as I sit down (virtually)
Curious about Kake, Alaska, and want to visit someday? This Southeast Alaska community is special; it gives you a look at modern Alaska Native culture that honors its heritage and traditions – and welcomes visitors to le
Want to visit Juneau, Alaska, in 2026? This Southeast Alaska community is the capital – and also an epicenter of culture, cuisine, and much more. Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Kristi from Travel Juneau to discus
Want to visit Haines, Alaska, in 2026? This Southeast Alaska community is off the beaten path – but well worth a visit if it makes sense in your travel plans! Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Reba from Visit Haines
Want to visit Fairbanks, Alaska, in 2026? Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Jerry from Explore Fairbanks to discuss what visitors need to know and what's new in Fairbanks this coming year. Whether you want to visit
Want to visit Anchorage, Alaska, in 2026? Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Jack from Visit Anchorage to discuss what visitors need to know and what's new in Anchorage this coming year, including new things to do, t
In this episode, I'll tease some of the exciting new developments in the Alaska Seminar Series for 2026... Give it a quick listen, then go find the destinations you want to visit and listen to those episodes too! If you
Carrie Wittmer
team lead for the Division of Interpretation & Education
1 appearance on this show
Katherine
Unalaska Visitors Bureau
1 appearance on this show
Vanessa
Discover Denali
1 appearance on this show
Shauntel
Nome Convention & Visitors Bureau
1 appearance on this show
Tonia
Visit Sitka
1 appearance on this show
Kristi
Travel Juneau
1 appearance on this show
Reba
Visit Haines
1 appearance on this show
Jaime
Skagway Visitor Department
1 appearance on this show
Robin
Alaska Railroad
1 appearance on this show
Jamie
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve
1 appearance on this show
Faith
Discover Valdez
1 appearance on this show
Justin
Mat-Su Convention & Visitors Bureau
1 appearance on this show
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