Alaska TravelGram

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 middle seat on my way north from Seattle. So I was thrilled to [...]

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 beds and period antiques. And there’s a collection of Alaska [...]

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. Buy a ticket and fly north from Long Beach [...]

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 sunny like this EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR! No–really. HA The good news is the [...]

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 ferry system also does year-round duties in Southcentral [...]

Whale of a time on the Alaska Travelgram podcast! Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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–and brought back all sorts [...]

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’re flying in or live right around the corner, there are [...]

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 live here in Alaska. So they really “know the territory”. From Ketchikan to [...]

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, hotels and tours! Princess Rail Tours – [...]

LIVE from the Alaska Native Heritage Center Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Wow! We had a great podcast session at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Listen to the whole show, featuring co-host Erin Kirkland (left, above) and Melissa Saunders (center) , the center’s marketing director. Oh. And me. Right. HA At the beginning, you’ll hear Mattox Metcalf playing the skin drum. Great stuff! Watch the video here. Throughout [...]