Blue Sky Reading

The Alaska Railroad Corporation is a great starting point for your journey. Alaska Railroad is the most scenic way to enjoy the 500 miles that stretch from Seward to Fairbanks up north. Buy your tickets for pre-planned tours or maybe customize your trip through your travel agent. Either way, before you get on board, check out the historic photos and other attractions and artifacts that are on display in the Depot. And don't forget to get a look outside at an authentic totem pole and a locomotive built in 1907.

What's a visit to Anchorage without uttering the word "mush?" Well, shouting the word is more like it at the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race held every March. World-class sled racers and their dog teams mush toward the Bering Sea coast through the area's rugged terrain in what has been termed the "Last Great Race on Earth." The route is a staggering 1,150 miles and it all starts in downtown Anchorage the first Saturday in March with a grand ceremony to begin the race.

Your respective schedules may have the two of you stressed out more than usual. If that's the case, then a soothing date at the Anastassia Spa is most definitely in order. There's something special and relaxing waiting for the both of you at Adagio Day Spa, as you can choose from a variety of treatments like a gentleman's facial, a hot stone massage or a deep tissue massage that will melt away your stress and leave the two of you relaxed and ready to enjoy each other's company for the rest of the evening.