Archive for May 5th, 2009

Actually it’s called “Alaska’s Marine Highway”. And it really is a road between many of our far-flung communities.

Our entire family loves sailing on the ferry–and we’ve enjoyed stopping at communities like Cordova, Sitka, Wrangell and Kodiak!

Here’s a round-up of several specials now available on Alaska’s Marine Highway:

a. Driver goes free. Yep. Unlike the cruise ships which sail up from Seattle, the ferry can actually take your car or RV. And the driver goes free when you sail on a round-trip itinerary. (more…)

Pack up and head to Seward in time to see the Gray Whales in Resurrection Bay.  Oh, this photo by John Hyde features a HUMPBACK whale. Watch for them later in the spring.

These gray whales (more…)

Great new deals from Gray Line of Alaska, including overnight accommodations and round-trip train transportation on the McKinley Explorer private rail car. REALLY–these are good deals. Here’s a shot looking out from the top deck of the McKinley Explorer private rail cars:

From Anchorage: (more…)

It’s time to get serious about saving money on travel. USTravel can help you–whether you’re headed to the Lower 48 or hosting visitors here in Alaska.

Anchorage-Minneapolis from $314rt (for travel through June 6)
Anchorage-New York City from $478rt
Anchorage-Hartford, CT from $478rt
Anchorage-Washington, DC from $488rt
Anchorage-Chicago from $488rt

Of course, your air fare is just the beginning. (more…)

Check out these great deals on Princess Rail Tours. Ride the “Ultra Dome” full dome cars on the Alaska Railroad from Anchorage to Denali National Park and stay at the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge.

This rail/hotel package (Tour D6) now is available for as little as $299 per person, double. (more…)