Alaska is America's final frontier — a vast wilderness state where glaciers calve into fjords, brown bears fish alongside bald eagles, and the aurora borealis paints the night sky in emerald and violet. The largest US state by area covers 1.7 million square kilometres yet holds fewer than 750,000 people, making it one of the least densely populated places on Earth. From Anchorage's urban sophistication to Denali's soaring summit, from the Inside Passage's towering rainforests to the Arctic's endless tundra, Alaska offers unmatched natural grandeur.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Alyeska Resort
Alaska's premier mountain resort with ski-in/ski-out access, Nordic Spa, the 7 Glaciers Restaurant with panoramic views, and 304 deluxe rooms and suites. The Nordic Spa (hotpools, steam caves, cold plunge) is outstanding.
Hotel Captain Cook
Anchorage's grande dame hotel since 1964. Three restaurant options, full-service spa, fitness center, and an excellent wine cellar. The Crow's Nest Restaurant offers Cook Inlet and mountain views.
Ultima Thule Lodge
Alaska's most exclusive wilderness lodge — accessible only by private charter aircraft. 5 cabins on the remote Chitina River with extraordinary mountain views; all-inclusive with gourmet meals, guided activities, and floatplane excursions.
Tutka Bay Lodge
Secluded wilderness lodge on Tutka Bay, accessible only by water taxi from Homer. 6 private cabins, kayaking, and remarkable cuisine using local seafood and garden produce.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
7 Glaciers Restaurant — Alyeska Resort
Alaska's most dramatic dining setting — accessed by the Alyeska tram at 2,300 ft elevation with 270° mountain and glacial views. Contemporary Alaskan cuisine with exceptional wine program.
Marx Bros. Cafe
Alaska's most celebrated restaurant since 1979. The macadamia nut halibut and Brie soup are legendary; reservations essential weeks ahead.
Ludvig's Bistro
Southeast Alaska's finest dining; Mediterranean-inspired Sitka-sourced seafood; wine-focused; intimate 30-seat room.
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Private Denali Flightseeing — Glacier Landing
Charter a private ski plane from K2 Aviation (907-733-2291) or Talkeetna Air Taxi (907-733-2218) for a Denali overflight with landing on the Kahiltna Glacier at 7,200 ft. Champagne served on the glacier.
Heli-Skiing — Chugach Mountains
Access the massive and largely untracked Chugach Range snowfields via helicopter from Girdwood or Anchorage. Alaska Powder Descents (907-783-2010) offers full-day heliski packages.
Private Fishing Charter — King Salmon
Book a private guided fishing charter on the Kenai River for trophy Chinook (King) Salmon. Trophy fish regularly exceed 60 lbs. All gear provided; fish cleaning and packing included.
Aurora Viewing from Chena Hot Springs Ice Suite
Chena Hot Springs Resort offers the Aurora Ice Museum (built entirely of ice and maintained at 20°F year-round) and aurora viewing wake-up calls. The all-ice suite is a unique one-night experience.
Spas & wellness
World-class spa retreats and treatments.
Alyeska Nordic Spa
Outdoor hot pools, steam caves, cold plunge pools, and sauna set among the Chugach Mountains. Bathing suits required; the circuit takes 2-3 hours. One of Alaska's finest wellness experiences.
Captain Cook Spa
Full-service urban spa in Hotel Captain Cook; massage, facial, and body treatments. Alaska-inspired treatments use local botanicals and seafood-inspired masks.
Luxury transport
Travel in style.