An Alaskan fjord at dusk, seen from the deck of a ship
Free Travel Night · Bedford Branch Library

Alaska

by land & sea

An evening on how to see Alaska properly — the cruises, the land journeys, and the choices that decide which one you should be booking.

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM

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Free · Registration required

presented by

Jennifer MacLeod

Luxury Travel Advisor · Beaches & Dream Signature Travel

Date

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Time

6:00 – 7:00 PM

Where

Bedford Branch Library, Temperance, MI

Admission

Free · Registration required

A brown bear fishing in a shallow riverDenali rising behind autumn tundraPassengers in a glass-domed rail car crossing the interiorA small boat among icebergs at a glacier face
The evening

What you'll learn

Alaska isn't a one-size-fits-all vacation. Over one evening we'll walk through the choices that separate simply visiting Alaska from experiencing it in the way that's right for you.

  1. 01

    Cruise, land, or both?

    Understand the differences and which experience best fits your travel style.

  2. 02

    Choosing the right itinerary

    Inside Passage, Glacier Bay, Denali, the Yukon and more.

  3. 03

    When to go

    How the months change weather, wildlife, crowds and the trip you end up having.

  4. 04

    Ships, cabins & cruise lines

    What actually matters when you're choosing an Alaska sailing.

  5. 05

    Wildlife & excursions

    How to prioritize the experiences you don't want to miss.

  6. 06

    Common planning mistakes

    What to know before you book, not after.

  7. 07

    Cruise-tours & land extensions

    When adding Denali, a rail journey or the Yukon is worth it.

Bring your questions. We'll leave time for Q&A so you can get real answers about planning your own Alaska trip.

Your host
meet

Jennifer

Jennifer MacLeod is the owner and travel advisor behind Beaches & Dream Signature Travel. She specializes in thoughtfully planned bucket-list journeys, cruises, luxury escapes and curated group experiences. Through educational evenings like Alaska by Land & Sea, Jennifer helps travelers understand their options and confidently plan trips that fit the way they want to travel.

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Jennifer MacLeod, travel advisor
Registration

Save your seat

Seats are limited and the evening is free. Tell us a little about where you are in your planning and we'll tailor the night around what the room actually wants to know.

Date
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Time
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Where
Bedford Branch Library, 8575 Jackman Road, Temperance, MI
Admission
Free · Registration required
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