I went on an Elder Hostel 2 week trip 14 years ago. I loved it. I would have a summer home in Valdez if I could. We spent a week in Anchorage and a week in Valdez. The trips are so well organized. I would like to see other parts of Alaska. Hawaii was my fov place before the trip to Alaska. One of the other ladies in the group and I hired a small plane tour. Breathtaking scenery. I have been to all but 2 or 3 states, Alaska is my favorite, but all have something to see that is different than home. I think Elder Hostel goes under another name now, you could probably Google it.