Thanks to its location on the southern end of Alaska’s Inside Passage, the popular cruise ship stop of Ketchikan has earned its “Alaska’s First City” nickname. It’s a city that most visitors…
Author: Renee Brincks
Fairbanks’ Borealis Basecamp puts on a light show
Five years after Borealis Basecamp introduced clear-topped dome accommodations designed for viewing the northern lights, the Fairbanks, Alaska-area property has expanded. Eight modern, standalone cubes opened in November, each fronted by a…
Four Seasons Embarcadero unveils terrace suites
The Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero introduced two 1,200-square-foot terrace suites in July, capping off two-and-a-half years of renovations at the downtown property. The addition marks the first full inventory…
At Sonoma’s Stavrand Russian River Valley, low-key luxury and the great outdoors
Marigolds, sunflowers, tomatoes and squash vines spill from garden boxes at the Stavrand Russian River Valley, a Sonoma County resort that opened in late 2021. The afternoon air here in the Chef’s…
Denali adventures await at Susitna Adventure Lodge
Susitna Adventure Lodge seems made for iconic Alaska travel experiences. New in 2023, the 75-acre Denali Highway property has activities that read like a checklist of Great Land highlights. Summer guests might…
Alaska summer heats up with new and renovated properties
The busy summer travel season is fast approaching in Alaska, and with it comes the opening of several new hotels and significant renovations to others. It’s been a busy offseason in the…