Archive for July 3rd, 2008

Join Era’s new “Fly Away” awards program for frequent travelers. Between now and the end of August, Era is awarding double points for travel between Anchorage and Kodiak, Fairbanks, Bethel and Cordova. 

Here’s how it works: You get 10 points for each segment you fly (20 points with double points promotion). Free trips are available for as little as 200 points. 

You can transfer your points to any other program member. Learn more about Era’s FlyAway Rewards Loyalty program online.

I flew to Kenai yesterday on Era Aviation. Great day for a flight. Here’s a view from the bluff overlooking the mouth of the Kenai River. Nice:

Plus, check out great Web Specials this weekend:

Between Anchorage and:

Kenai $119 rt

Homer 179 rt

Fairbanks 169 rt

Bethel 259 rt

Cordova 179 rt

Kodiak  209 rt

Valdez 179 rt

Learn more online.

I’m a  big fan of GCI’s cellular service. They just came out with a new “Nationwide Unlimited” plan that includes calling and texting anywhere in the U.S. The cost? $99.99 per month. You can add one or two partner lines for $49.99 per month (each). Check out the Motorola PEBL. It’s one of three free phones (with two-year contract):

Choose  the Motorola PEBL phone, the Nokia 6085 or Motorola RAZR v3 for free with two-year contract. Call (800)800-4800 in Alaska, or learn more online.

My first yoga practice was at Winterlake Lodge in January. Perfect to limber up for a day on snowmachines, dogsleds and snowshoes.

Closer to Anchorage, my friend Mel Roller suggested I visit Laughing Lotus yoga studio, which is run by her friends Kim and Svia. 

Travelers are welcome to drop in to the classes at Laughing Lotus, offers a full slate of classes throughout the week. Choose from morning or afternoon classes–there’s even a one-hour lunchtime yoga class Mon-Fri. Nice! 

Whether you just got off a long flight, or you’re gearing up for a trip, stop in at Laughing Lotus. Go ahead–find grace in that Adhomukha Svanasana pose (Downward Facing Dog). 

We just returned from McCarthy up in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. That is the site of a special workshop Svia is offering later this month: 

McCarthy Yoga & Camping Retreat, Jul. 25-27. This class is offered in conjunction with the Wrangell Mountain Center in McCarthy. You can camp out in McCarthy, or stay at Kennicott Glacier Lodge. 

This is going to be a great retreat. In addition to daily practices, there is plenty of time to hike and explore. Learn more online.