A good night's sleep makes every day of a tour better. These are the places we recommend and use for our groups. Each one is chosen for comfort, accessibility, location and service.
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Hawai‘i
O‘ahu · Waikīkī
Beachfront hotel within an easy, level walk of shops, dining and the sunset.
Maui · Kā‘anapali or Wailea
Resort with calm-water beach, shaded gardens and on-site dining.
Kaua‘i · Po‘ipū
Relaxed south-shore stay with sunny weather and short drives to Waimea Canyon.
Hawai‘i Island · Volcano
Lodge close to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, so evening visits are easy.
Alaska
Anchorage
Downtown hotel, walkable to the coastal trail and restaurants, and convenient for rail departures.
Denali
Lodge near the park entrance with mountain views and shuttle access to park buses.
Seward
Harbor-side stay steps from the Kenai Fjords day-cruise docks.
Inside Passage cruise
A mid-sized cruise line with Glacier Bay itineraries, accessible cabins and quieter decks.
What we look for
- Elevators or ground-floor rooms, and accessible rooms available on request
- Quiet rooms and comfortable beds; a good breakfast on site
- Locations that cut down on time spent in a coach
- Friendly, experienced staff who are used to welcoming groups