Fodor's Alaska 2004

Rating:
Summary: Only for the "Bus People"
Review: We just returned from 18 days of independent travel in Alaska. We had three travel guides: Fodor's, Lonely Planet, and The Milepost. Fodor's is the most generic of the three. If you're on a cruise and you only intend to see what everyone else sees, this book is probably ok; otherwise, opt for Lonely Planet and the Milepost. The bulky section on Vancouver and Victoria is a waste. I love British Columbia, but I already have several BC guides and didn't need it with the AK guide. This may seem petty, but the paper quality of this guide is the worst (too pulpy), and it doesn't stand up to too much abuse - it's not good for backpacks. The one bright spot - we found our lodging in Denali NP in Fodor's and it was one of the (many) highlights of our trip.