AKJonesy

Taxi's are right outside baggage claim cross over via the pedestrian walkway. https://dot.alaska.gov/anc/travelerInfo/taxiSrvcs.shtml

Bruno, I have seen your posts over the years. My deepest condolences for your loss. Karen

@ralfrick You might do a search everywhere and include the words ACT and bus and cross post this on the Ports of Call board. This service is not just used by Holland America, so you might expand your results. You didn't mention the cost and I'm wondering why you are not taking the Holland transfer.

Last year on a SAN to FL through PC we missed two ports due to medical emergencies. Four days out I could not wait to get off and vowed only to sail on port heavy cruises. But, now we are going on Westerdam from Tokyo to SEA beginning end of April. Fortunately, I have a major pilot exam when I get back so I need the sea days for studying. Otherwise, I don't think I would like all of those crossing days. On the other hand, my husband loves sea days, but it's about eating, exercising and resting for him. I once brought my laptop and organized all of my files. I'm not much for entertainment so that doesn't work for me.

Pardon me. The Coast is a block away. The Lakefront is the name of the Millennium and part of the millennium chain.

Dumb down your expectations for Anchorage when it comes to a hotel. Prices will be insane. I like the Captain Cook the best, but you will also hear street noise. Take a look at airbnb and vrbo also. Someone mentioned The Coast which is at Lake Hood by the airport. That would be ok also. It is the former Millenium Hotel.

Probably not. There is the issue of the tunnel and the northbound cars for those that work in Anchorage. The Anchorage streets will be busy with people getting to work.

Definitely Antarctica. Bucket list.

Upvote #3. We have used Seattle Express a number of times. We also arrived day before and just didn't want to deal with logistics after traveling. Also, Seattle Express will pick you up at one of the Sea Tac hotels. My advice is arrive, stay in SeaTac if your time is limited, grab your hotel transfer at SeaTac and have Seattle Express pick you up next day.

I think people are just sick and tired of people bringing their emotional support dogs everywhere and then on top of it, they want to make sure you notice them. I sat down in ANC concourse a couple of weeks ago next to a young woman who had a dog in a carrier. The dog was completely quiet. Then, after a few seconds after I sat down, the girl stared talking to the silent dog asking it questions. 🙂 (Are you doing ok?) Now, if that dog had responded and said something like, "'Im ok", then I would've been impressed. Seriously asking the dog if it's doing ok? It was completely silent. I moved away. As I said, I give them a wide berth. Another situation, I get on a plane and this guy has a lapdog out of it's carrier on my seat. I just stood there and finally said, this is my seat. Last summer, a flight attendant asked me if someone could put their dog under my bigger middle seat opening. I asked where the person was sitting and they were in the aisle. I said I would sit in the aisle seat, but no, I would not have the dog under my seat opening. I think we are tired of people bringing their dogs everywhere...in the carts at the grocery store, etc. What's the deal? They can't leave them at home while they shop? Bologna. You can spot the fake service dogs everywhere because the owner generally wants you to fawn all over them. My advice, give these people a wide berth.

This thread reminds me of covid threads. I've got the popcorn!

Hmmmm. Looks an awful lot like this Temu $10 harness. Could be wrong but I doubt legitimate service dog harnesses are coming from Temu.

That is correct. The handler/owner may harness them close to the chest for those who have a glucose alert dog. Otherwise, the dog is tethered on the floor.

Japan is extreme strict. They only allow X number in. It's a lot more than rabies shots; it's microchips, quarantine, etc. I doubt most people would bring their dogs in and then you would really have to ask if it is worth it to travel to such a place.

It's not the dog; it's the owner. My niece puts her dogs up on the counter and lets them eat from her plate with her. I look for hotels that do not allow pets because I know how nuts people are putting them up on the beds. This is just my preference and may not be what others think. When I see someone with their non service dog, I give them a wide berth.