Worth writing home about? I think so. Scoop up Alaska Airlines’ Club 49 deal between Anchorage and Seattle for travel in June. Just $415 roundtrip. That’s a big cut from the “normal” fare of $545rt. It works in either direction. You must purchase no later than Thursday, May 1[...]
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May 12th, 2012 - 7:52 pm § in United States
More legroom, new interiors at Alaska Airlines
Oh, there’s news on the “inflight” front with Alaska Airlines. The carrier’s new planes are getting Boeing’s new “Sky” interiors. Click the video for the full treatment. Do you know the value of an inch? I do–especially when I’m squeezing into a [...]
May 12th, 2012 - 6:50 pm § in Cruises, United States
Summer up in Seward at historic Van Gilder Hotel
You’re headed for Seward, right? Wildlife cruises, fishing, SeaLife Center…the works. Stay at the historic Van Gilder Hotel. It’s right downtown at 308 Adams St. The hotel, built in 1916, was designated as a registered historic landmark in 1980. You’ll still see the old brass b[...]
May 12th, 2012 - 2:39 pm § in United States
Visit Anchorage: Free airline tickets, cheap cars–and more!
Sure, summer is “peak season”. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t GREAT deals available RIGHT NOW here in Anchorage. Hey–I LOVE this pic from Flat Top Mountain (above), by my friend Clark James Mishler. Let’s talk about two HAWT deals for folks coming to town: 1. [...]
May 12th, 2012 - 2:12 pm § in United States
Bound for Kennicott: in America’s largest national park!
What’s America’s largest national park? That’s Wrangell-St. Elias National Park–which takes up millions of acres east of Anchorage–all the way to the Canadian Border. Above, the view off the deck at Kennicott Glacier Lodge. The innkeeper, Rich Kirkwood, says it’s [...]
May 12th, 2012 - 12:50 pm § in Cruises, United States
Alaska’s Marine Highway: your ticket to adventure
Summer’s here. What are you waiting for? It’s time to get on board Alaska’s Marine Highway. You know–the Ferry. The Blue Canoe. Many of us here in Alaska know the ferry sails year-round in Southeast Alaska: it’s how things get done in our island communities. But our fer[...]
May 9th, 2012 - 7:28 pm § in Cruises, United States
The Podcast: Whale of a good time down in Seward!
We had a whale of a good time on the Podcast the other day. Co-host Erin Kirkland brought a friend: Dee Buchanon from CIRI Alaska Tourism. They’re the folks who run Kenai Fjords Tours(that’s the Aialik Voyager, above, in front of Aialik Glacier). Erin and Dee went on a cruise in Seward&[...]
May 3rd, 2012 - 7:23 pm § in United States
Visit Anchorage: it’s the real deal!!
We love Anchorage. You will too, if you’re visiting our neighborhood this year. Check out the photo, above, by my friend Clark James Mishler. The two young ladies are standing on Flat Top Mountain–home of the “Million Dollar View” of Anchorage. No kidding! Whether you’r[...]
May 3rd, 2012 - 5:59 pm § in United States
Explore Tours offers great Alaska specials!
Our friends at Explore Tours spend their days designing itineraries for Alaska travelers. Some are customized–designed just for a group or a family. But many travelers take advantage of the special packages that the “Alaska experts” have constructed from scratch. Remember, they liv[...]
May 3rd, 2012 - 1:11 pm § in United States
ALL-NEW Deal Sheet from Princess, Westmark and Gray Line!!
Here’s a comprehensive wrap-up of the special deals around Alaska from our friends at Gray Line of Alaska, Princess Lodges, Princess Rail Tours and Westmark Hotels. We’ve highlighted a few in each category, but CLICK THROUGH HERE, HERE, HERE or HERE for the full list of deals on trains,[...]