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Inspired by Michael Portillo’s latest BBC2 travelogue to explore the USA’s ‘Last Frontier’ by train for yourself? Rail holiday specialist Ffestiniog Travel has created a tailor-made tour that follows in the presenter’s tracks, covering the entire Alaska Railroad and taking in famous attractions such as Denali and Kenai Fjords National Parks. This 15-day Alaskan odyssey costs from £10,660 pp (two sharing), including flights (to Seattle/from Anchorage), B&B, two lunches and two dinners, plus rail travel, private transfers and excursions as per the itinerary.