São Paulo's central area (Centro) has some of the city's top historic attractions, and three of them are fresh from a long restoration process. Reopened in late N[...]
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February 5th, 2012 - 2:18 am § in Brazil
Pre-Carnival in Rio: Today’s Top Attractions
Rio de Janeiro pre-Carnival is in full swing and today is starting with one of the best parades in the season: No Comments
February 4th, 2012 - 4:56 pm § in Brazil
The Official Salvador Carnival Guide 2012
Salvador, one of the top destinations for Carnival in Brazil, has launched its officia[...]
February 3rd, 2012 - 5:11 pm § in United States
Visit Anchorage: We’re Wild About Winter!
You have to visit Anchorage. In the winter. ‘Cause it’s a Big Wild Life! Especially in the winter, Anchorage has got it goin’ on! Just pawing through the website from “Visit Anchorage”. That’s the new name of our local convention and visitors’ bureau. Don[...]
February 3rd, 2012 - 4:47 pm § in United States
From Explore Tours: Adventure Tip #35 – The Perfect Ten
Our most popular escorted tour is a well rounded, 10-day itinerary: Grand Alaska. Pack for adventure. Get up close and personal with two massive glaciers: Worthington and Columbia. Cruise through Prince William Sound on the lookout for whales (above!!). Visit Fairbanks, the “Gold[...]
February 3rd, 2012 - 3:53 am § in Brazil
Carnival Weekend at Fundição Progresso
Fundição Progresso, in Lapa, one of Ri[...]
February 2nd, 2012 - 8:45 pm § in United States
New planes, new deals from Alaska Airlines
Hey, I love Alaska Airlines. And I love them even more (if that’s possible) when there’s a good deal. We’ve got a gaggle of ‘em for you. But check out the picture (above) of Alaska‘s newest 737-800 with Boeing’s “Sky” interior. Wow. Below, an interior [...]
February 2nd, 2012 - 1:44 am § in Brazil
Shopping for Carnival in Rio: Saara
It's that time of the year when a person's mind turns to electric pink wigs, plumes, sequined tops and other Carnival essentials.
February 1st, 2012 - 6:05 pm § in Brazil
Recife Carnival 2012: The Municipal Ball
One of the top events in Brazil Carnival could still be within your reach: earlier today, 2,000 of the 16,000 tickets to this year's No Comments
February 1st, 2012 - 12:15 am § in United States
KOAN Podcast: All Hawaii–All the Time
Yep, we succumbed. Here at the Alaska Travelgram, we’re all “Wild About Winter”. Skiing, ice carving, freezing and such. And I’m still here–walking the dogs at -15ºF, dontchyaknow. Erin? My lovely co-host? Oh, she’s in Hawaii. That’s right: H-a-w-a-i-i. Hmp[...]