We will rent a car in Medford, Oregon and drive 30 miles into Grants Pass.
Transportation
Medford, Oregon
Fri May 9 1:30pm - Fri May 9 2:30pm
Notes
Have a car reservation at the Medford airport. Reservation made 1/16/08.
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05/09/2008 to 05/26/2008
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Fri 05/09/08 (day 1) - Medford, Grants Pass
Sat 05/10/08 (day 2) - Grants Pass
Sun 05/11/08 (day 3) - Grants Pass
Mon 05/12/08 (day 4) - Portland
In 17476 trips
City
Portland, OR, United States
Mon May 12 4:00pm - Mon May 12 11:45pm
Notes
When we arrive we'll check into our hotel, meet up with our friends for dinner and see Portland into the evening. Spend the night here.
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The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Portland NW Downtown is located in the Historic Nob Hill Shopping District …
Hotel
2333 nw Vaughn St
Portland, OR 97210
United States
503-484-1100
Portland, OR 97210
United States
503-484-1100
Mon May 12 5:00pm - Tue May 13 9:00am
Tue 05/13/08 (day 5) - Seattle
In 27233 trips
City
Seattle, WA, United States
Tue May 13 12:00am
Notes
We can see a bit more of Portland before we drive up to Seattle. Upon arrival we can see the sights today. After sightseeing we'll spend the night here.
In 153 trips
The Holiday Inn Seattle is located 13 miles from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and is conveniently located …
Hotel
211 Dexter Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
United States
206-728-8123
Seattle, WA 98109
United States
206-728-8123
Tue May 13 3:00pm - Wed May 14 10:00am
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In an area surrounded by water, travel by boat makes sense. Washington State Ferry is the largest ferry system in th …
Thing to Do
2911 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98121-1012
United States
+1 206 464 6400
Seattle, WA 98121-1012
United States
+1 206 464 6400
Tue May 13 3:45pm - Tue May 13 7:15pm
Notes
After we check into the hotel and unload the car, we can ride the Ferry during the afternoon and evening before we go to dinner. Good way to see Seattle and have some fun.
Wed 05/14/08 (day 6) - Seattle
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Built for the 1962 World Expo, Space Needles distinctive structure, rising 600-plus feet above Seattle Center, has s …
Thing to Do
400 Broad St
Seattle, WA 98109-4607
United States
+1 206 905 2100
Seattle, WA 98109-4607
United States
+1 206 905 2100
Wed May 14 10:00am - Wed May 14 1:00pm
Notes
We will have plenty enough time to check this out and ride to the top. Then we can have lunch and wander around town before heading to the airport to drop off the car and fly on to Anchorage.
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Your article caught my attention very easily since I too am making a somewhat similar journey, except that I am flying into Vancouver from California where I will stay with friends for five days. This should be a special time, because they are very dear life-long friends and I have a close association with their children and families.
Using the Holland America Line the ship leaves Vancouver on May 25, reaching Anchorage on June 1st with shore expeditions taking place in Ketchikan (Crab fishing in the Bering Sea), Juneau (Whalewatching, standing on a glacier, salmon meal), Skagway (White Pass narrow gauge rail trip into Canada, gold panning and tour of mining camp). I too have included the travel insurance as a precaution.
Now my dilemma begins - wouldn't you know around the day I arrive in Anchorage hotel rates zoom. I had initially intended staying at The Captain Cook but with the inflated price now $120 more per day, decided to try a good, but less expensive hotel - one hopefully with a good view of Cook Inlet. This is where I am right now, since I too wanted to tour Dinali National Park and especially see Mt. McKinley, the top of which, I understand, is covered in clouds and/or mist for 70 percent of the time, so of course there is no guarantee that this would be realised.
Since I am an older single woman, traveling alone, I wish to see as much as possible, within safe parameters. Betwixt and between - should I make the trip to Denali and hope that Mt. McKinley's pinnacle is not hidden. This should encompass four days (two days travel time), or should I stay anchored in Anchorage and take a flight over Mt. McKinley and at the same time get to know that city. I have a ten paged list of things to do around that area, so I know I won't be bored - tired maybe! But those four days will be all the time I can take for my Alaska land trip, flying directly back to California.
Your trip sounds terrific - all of it, so hope you and your wife have a wonderful time - how can you not!
I am hoping for some advice from those who have first-hand experience along these lines and will appreciate any relevant help forthcoming. Thanks in advance for your assistance.