Whittier is the perfect place to explore Alaska's natural beauty, providing access to nearby Emerald Cove Trail and Portage Pass Trail as well as Chugach State Park further northwest.
This small yet charming city in Alaska's panhandle is a throwback to the gold rush era. Skagway is a well-preserved part of Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.
A Russian jewel on the Baltic Sea, St. Petersburg was founded by Peter the Great, but named after the Saint. There's plenty to fascinate visitors to this most cultured and European of Russian destinations, from the expansive Hermitage Museum to spectacular palaces and cathedrals.