"Jim Logajan" wrote in message
news:Xns965D71020567EJamesLLugojcom@216.168.3.30...
> First, thank you Keith, Debbie, and Brian. Your responses are very
> helpful!
>
> "BrianW" wrote:
>> The OP was asking more about motels on the way up the Alcan, I think.
>
> Correct, though ease of getting accomodations IN Alaska is also a concern.
>
>> August is definitely the busiest month for travel up north, and you may
>> well have problems with lodging since you will be passing through a lot
>> of remote areas that may only have one motel/lodging place for many
>> miles. However, I wouldn't worry about booking well in advance, but
>> would rather book only one night ahead using the Milepost listings (and
>> AAA books if you have them). You should be fine with this.
>
> Sorry to see that you and Keith confirm that August is the busiest month -
> we were hoping that things peaked sometime in July.
>
> We are members of AAA and will be picking up the relevant AAA books.
>
>> As another poster suggested, definitely take a small tent, sleeping
>> bags and pads as back up. There are some really nice campgrounds along
>> the way (along lakes, etc.) and it might be a nice diversion from
>> motels all the time.
>
> Perhaps - we are trying to travel as light as possible, and while an Acura
> Integra hatchback has a surprising amount of space (I've hauled small
> christmas trees in it) I'm hesitant to pack it to the gills with things we
> might rarely used.
>
>> Bear in mind that it stays light an awfully long time, so if you want
>> to get in more miles on the road you can easily drive until 10:00 or
>> so.
>
> Most of the enjoyment is in getting there - so I think we'll pass on that
> opportunity.
>
>> While most northern roads will handle a normal car without problems, I
>> think your Acura is likely to get pretty beat up by the construction
>> zones (assuming it has fairly low clearance). Not that you need an SUV
>> or anything, but just keep this in mind. On our two drives from the
>> East Coast to Alaska we drove an SUV, but I've also logged lots of
>> miles in Alaska and the Yukon in a Ford Probe, Chevy Nova (old one),
>> Chevy station wagon, etc. They all work, but just be aware that your
>> car will likely be the worse for wear by the time you return. I'd also
>> consider adding a low or zero deductible glass replacement rider to
>> your car insurance to cover a possible cracked windshield during the
>> trip.
>
> Ironically we just changed our insurance from comprehensive coverage with
> essentially no deductible to a less expensive higher deductible coverage.
> Cosmic karma suggests we'll now be getting cracked windshields.
>
>> Thoughts about our two drives to Alaska, lots of useful links, and
>> things to see and do while there are on my Web site at
>> http://www.brianwasson.com/trips/alaska?rtusa
>
> Thanks - you may be pleased to know that I actually came across your
> website a while back when doing research for our trip!
>
> Jim
>
>>
>> -Brian
>>
>>
>> Debbie wrote:
>>> we were in Alaska end August to mid September last year - we booked
>> NO
>>> accomodation and didn't have any problems getting a place to stay
>>
>>> > "Jim Logajan" wrote in message
>>> > news:Xns965BA2CA3BDF5JamesLLugojcom@216.168.3.30...
>>> >> My wife and I will be driving to Alaska starting around the
>> beginning of
>>> >> August and returning home around the end of September (yes, we
>> have a
>>> >> copy
>>> >> of the "Milepost"). I'd like to know what experiences people have
>> had, or
>>> >> advice they can render, on getting hotel or motel accomodations
>> along the
>>> >> way without having reservations.
>>
>>
>
You get windshield coverage separate from the collision deductible.
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