Teeming with breathtaking peaks, national parks, a myriad of islands, active volcanoes, three million plus lakes and half the globe’s glaciers, this remote wonderland is a truly unique holiday experience. From the interior’s sparkling summit of Mt McKinley, North America’s tallest peak, to the fish-hunting brown bears of Katmai National Park in the south, Alaska is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to get off the beaten path. Head to the capital, Juneau, to witness the jaw-dropping sight of thousand-year old glaciers melting before your very eyes or kayak to the backdrop of icebergs in Prince William Sound. This is also a place for visitors to try their hand at unusual activities such as whale-watching in the southeast or dog sledding through the arctic north’s wilderness.