Alternative alaska

Good Housekeeping ’s special projects director, Emma Justice , ticks wildlife, helicopters and huskies off her bucket list on an Alaskan cruise

It’s a part of Iceland that’s off the tourist trail, but it’s brilliant for birding, writes Vanessa Wright

Want to explore wild Alaska without the fear of frostbite? A cosseting cruise offers hot tubs and fine dining alongside spectacular scenery

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Mountains plunge sharply into turquoise glacial waters. From the shoreline, the rainforest climbs steeply into the clouds, snowcaps peaking through occasional gaps. My attention is drawn to the shore,

GH ’s editor-in-chief, Jane Bruton, steps on board for the very first time