Archive for February 19th, 2008

Thanks to “a little birdie” down in baggage claim,  we just learned that Era Aviation is offering $139rt between Anchorage and Fairbanks through Feb. 29.

That’s a great deal. Era now has three flights each day. In May, as previously reported, they’re doubling the schedule to six flights each day.

Headed north to Fairbanks? Bundle up your overcoat! Be sure and visit Chena Hot Springs. We LOVE that place. Oh, check out the video at Alaska Podshow. Stay at the Alpine Lodge–they’ve got special rates as low as $69 per night through Feb. 29! 

Coming south to Anchorage? Great–just in time for Fur Rondy! Never mind Nordstrom, Costco, Dimond Center and all that jazz. Stay at the Hotel Captain Cook–it’s the official hotel of Fur Rondy. Special $125 weekend rate. Y-e-s, that INCLUDES admission to the Health Club! 

Back-and-forth. Back-and-forth. Rent from Avis. Our favorite! 

Oh, here are the other Web Specials from Era Aviation for travel this weekend:

Anchorage-Bethel: $189rt

Anchorage-Valdez: $139rt

Anchorage-Homer: $129rt

Anchorage-Kenai: $79rt

Anchorage-Kodiak: $149rt

Anchorage-Cordova: $139rt

Era Aviation always posts great fares under “Flyaway Fares” on their website.

Yep, Continental Airlines does it again. I love these weekend specials, don’t you? Travel from Anchorage to Seattle (or Seattle to Anchorage) this weekend  (outbound on Feb. 23, return on Feb. 25 or 26 only) for just $232 roundtrip all-in. That’s inclusive of all taxes and fees. Continental advertises it for $198 but, well, that’s a lie. You know–bait-n-switch. But $232 roundtrip is a great deal.

So, to get the deal, you have to travel outbound on Saturday, Feb. 23 on one of Continental’s two daily flights. 

Are you headed north from Seattle to Anchorage? Good news: you’ll be here for the first weekend of Fur Rondy! Watch the World Championship Sled Dog Races. Or, visit the carnival or watch the Ice Dancing! Learn more about Anchorage and Fur Rondy: www.anchorage.net

Are you going from Anchorage to Seattle? You can get a free copy of the Seattle TourSaver, which normally sells for $79.95. How? Just purchase your ticket live-and-in-person from USTravel over at 999 E. Tudor Rd. in Anchorage. 

NOTE: USTravel will charge you an additional fee of $38 per ticket to book your trip. They’ll also make sure you get the right seats and make sure your Alaska Airlines mileage number is loaded up (Yep, you get full Alaska Airlines mileage credit for all Continental flights!). Ask Jamie, Laura or one of the other professionals to line up your hotel and car rental, too.

Your FREE Seattle TourSaver book includes 2-for-1 tickets for hotels, attractions, activities and admissions, including:

a. Flightseeing with Kenmore Air

b. Argosy Harbor Cruises

c. Seattle Art Museum

d. Savor Seattle Food Tours of Pike Place Market

e. Museum of Flight at Boeing Field

f. Museum of Glass in Tacoma

g. Taste of Washington wine tasting at Pike Place Market

h. Brewery Tour (aka: free beer!) at Redhook Brewery in Woodinville

i. Expermintal Music Project (EMP) 

j. Pacific Science Center

….much more

Admitted “Foodie” Angela Shen leads travelers on a food-lover’s tour of Pike Place Market. “Savor Seattle Tours” is one of the 2-for-1 offers in the Seattle TourSaver.   Call now for travel this weekend (outbound on Feb. 23, return on Feb. 25 or 26 only): (907)561-2434 or toll-free (800)544-2217. Tell them Scott sent you.