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[...]
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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 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 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[...]
January 28th, 2012 - 9:27 pm § in United States
Pickin’ up a Samsung Galaxy S 2…again
Hey, I actually carry the Samsung Galaxy S2 from GCI. And now, I just picked up an extra handset for my son. Why? Well, because it’s FAST, with GCI’s new HSPA+ 4G service. It’s a portable wi-fi hotspot, so he can “tether” the phone to his laptop for internet access. Wha[...]
January 28th, 2012 - 9:02 pm § in United States
Low-fare Roundup on KTVA Video
Wow. Great stuff on KTVA this week. Check out the low fares! [...]
January 28th, 2012 - 8:54 pm § in United States
USTravel=Disney Headquarters
Plan your Disney adventure with USTravel, particularly with the new LOW fares for summertime travel: Anchorage-Long Beach $287 roundtrip on jetBlue Anchorage-LAX $287 roundtrip on Alaska Airlines Travel between May 25 and Sept. 3, 2012 for the best fares. Check out THREE spectacular deals: a.[...]
January 28th, 2012 - 8:12 pm § in United States
What’s new at Alaska Airlines?
Whoa–Check out this candid shot of the new 737-800 that just rolled off the assembly line at Boeing’s plant in Everett, WA (Paine Field). Obviously, I did NOT win the Club 49 contest to “Kick the Tires” and fly the new plane from PAE (Paine Field) to SEA (SEA-TAC). But CHECK [...]
January 28th, 2012 - 11:29 am § in United States
Rent a car from Avis=get a fancy burger (free) from Sullivan’s
Too good to be true? HA–I did it myself. For a limited time here in Anchorage (probably until they run out of the FREE certificates), you get a FREE hamburger (AWESOME) at Sullivan’s Steakhouse when you rent a car from Avis. The downtown location (my favorite–no pesky airport shake[...]
January 27th, 2012 - 12:29 am § in United States
Stuff Anchorage peeps would never say!!
Great little video![...]