[AlbertCory]

There's still an AAA office that I drive past all the time. Never been in there, though. I should go and ask for a Triptik sometime.

When I told people I went to Alaska, the inevitable answer was, "Oh, did you go on a cruise?" No, I didn't go on a forking cruise. Those are for lazy people.

What I've started doing is booking a short (2-4 days) trip inside the country or state, and being independent before & after that. You still get some guidance and socializing and seeing things you wouldn't otherwise, but your whole vacation isn't locked in. I recommend this.

[squokko]

Don't know why you hate cruises. Definitely the most cost effective way to see multiple spots on the Alaskan coastline.