Certain types of cooking oil are best when used for specific styles of healthy recipes, or when you're preparing certain foods. Think about the flavor of the oil, and consider what it might best complement.
Alaskan cruise season runs from May through September. The best time to go on a cruise to Alaska depends on your budget and personal travel preferences. If saving money is a priority, book your cruise during the shoulder months of May and September. Many cruise lines offer discounts during these months, particularly in September.
Winter is long in Alaska. I believe that the best time to visit Alaska in the winter is late February and March, which offers more daylight and less extreme temperatures. Anchorage offers a plethora of cross-country ski trails and the world class ski resort, Alyeska, is just 35 miles south of Anchorage.