Alaska Expansive, isolated and ruggedly beautiful, there is nowhere in the world quite like Alaska.

Home to spectacular glaciers, soothing hot springs, desolate ice fields and Mount McKinley (the tallest mountain in North America), Alaska is a nature lover’s delight. Explore the state’s many national parks, look for bears, or watch the northern lights ripple across the sky. No matter what you do, a trip to Alaska is an unforgettable experience.

Anchorage is Alaska’s largest city, with a population of over 300,000 people. Visitors can learn about the natural history and cultures of Alaska at an array of museums, such as the Alaska Native Heritage Centre and the Anchorage Museum of History and Art. Families can visit Alaska Zoo and explore the only zoo in North America that specialises in the wildlife of the Arctic and sub-Arctic.

From Anchorage, it is an easy trip to the Kenai Peninsula, nicknamed “Alaska’s playground”. A haven for outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, and hiking, this region boasts breathtaking scenery. The town of Seward, a popular port for cruise ships, is also the location of Mile 0 of the historic Iditarod Trail. Famous Kenai Fjords National Park is home to Harding Icefield, Exit Glacier, Bear Glacier and other stunning natural sights.

The interior of the state is truly the heartland of Alaska. Majestic Mt McKinley towers over Denali National Park, where wild moose, bears, wolves and other northern animals roam. Adventurous visitors can go dog sledding through the wilderness, or camp overnight and look for the beautiful aurora borealis, also known the northern lights.

Visit Skagway, once a booming – but lawless – frontier town during the Klondike Gold Rush. Skagway served as a setting in Jack London’s famous novel The Call of the Wild and echoes of its mining past can be found all over the town. History buffs can visit the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, or ride a train on the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad.

The Alaskan portion of the Inside Passage encompasses the state’s capital, Juneau (population: 31,000), plus regions such as Ketchikan and Glacier Bay National Park. Cruise passengers voyaging along the Inside Passage can look forward to viewing picturesque coastlines and stunning fjords. Kayaking, hiking and whale-watching is also on offer.