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Left: Swanky accommodations at the new
Sheldon Chalet in Denali National Park.
Below: Treehouse at Mt. McKinley Princess
Wilderness Lodge (left) and rendering of jr.
suite accommodations at Holland America's
McKinley Chalet Resort (right).

Explore Denali
Paloma Villaverde de Rico

Treehouse Living
Want a bird's-eye view of Denali, sort of? Take a short hike to the new custom-designed
wilderness treehouse at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. This 500-sq.-ft. addition
to the cruise line's lodge experience offers guests the chance to see the south face of Denali
from atop the trees, and what views those are. Created around the treehouse experience is an
array of themed activities, including Sappy Hour, during which guests gather in the treehouse
for a sampling of birch syrups and other tree-inspired products (nominal charge per guests);
and Trivia at the Treehouse, hosted by the lodge's resident naturalist and which tests guests'
knowledge of Alaska (complimentary for guests). Those who want a more active experience
can join the Tales from The Sourdough Expedition, which will take them on a 45-minute
expedition that explores area trails and ends with a cup of hot cocoa at the treehouse summit
(nominal charge). The treehouse is part of Princess' cruise/tour options in Alaska.
princess.com/alaska

Alaskan Wilderness Goes Chic
How does plush bedding, champagne and concierge amenities in the Alaskan wilderness
sound? This is exactly what your clients will get at the new, five-star Sheldon Chalet, located
within Denali National Park, and perched 6,000 ft. above the wilderness on a nunatak,
overlooking some of the most dramatic vistas in the Alaska Range. The chalet, located on the
only private land in the national park, is only accessible by air, via a flightseeing adventure
from Anchorage or Talkeetna. This 5-bedroom property that accommodates up to 10 people
is nestled on five acres of the national park, and features activities such a heli-picnics, guided
glacier trekking, heli-skiing and aurora borealis viewing. Sheldon Chalet offers guests guides,
gear, a chef and a concierge, and customizes every experience to meet the wishes of the guests.
Can you say multigen trip or milestone celebration? sheldonchalet.com

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The Suite Life
Holland America's Alaska Land+Sea
Journeys' 2019 season is going to have guests
in the lap of luxury while visiting Denali
with the addition of 99 rooms, including 55
jr. suites, at the McKinley Chalet Resort,
the cruise line's 68-acre hotel on the
Nenana River. The new building, expected
to open in summer 2019 and located steps
away from Denali Square, will be a main
feature of the resort.
The 3-story project's accommodations
will be done up with rustic-chic decor, and
all jr. suites boast balconies with views of
the surrounding wilderness. Each floor will
have a central, open-air lobby, and the third
floor will have an alfresco deck space with
tables and loungers, because, really, the
point of visiting Alaska is to take in all of
its natural beauty.
When guests are ready for more than
taking in the stunning views, they can go
on flightseeing excursions, go on an ATV
adventure, explore hiking trails, or go river
rafting. Once they've had their fun in the
wild, so to speak, they can hang out at
the resort exploring Denali Square, with
a restaurant, saloon and amphitheater
featuring local shows and ranger talks.
There are also shops, an artist-in-residence
cabin where Alaska native and local artists
display and discuss their works, plus shops
offering local goods. hollandamerica.com

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