Archive for July 8th, 2009

According to this video, United Airlines broke Dave Carroll’s $3,500 guitar and refused to accept responsibility and fix it. Many of us have stories of how airlines react to broken luggage (I know I do!!). But Dave’s response–writing a song and making a video, is unique!

It’s true. The Great Alaskan TourSaver is synonymous with 2-for-1 travel savings around the state. Whether it’s for the Riverboat Discovery tour in Fairbanks, or the sea kayaking tour in Ketchikan, EVERYTHING is 2-for-1.

Just purchase the book online (www.toursaver.com) for $99.95 and start making reservations. Here are some of our favorite trips. Remember–everything is 2-for-1:

a. Bear viewing in Kodiak.
b. Dinner cruise in Kodiak.
c. Valley of the 10,000 Smokes in Katmai National Park
d. Incredible 7-d/6-n wilderness adventure in Lake Clark National Park
e. Day cruise in Glacier Bay National Park.
f. Air fare between Anchorage and Fairbanks.
g. Air fare between Juneau and Glacier Bay.
h. Glacier hike in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
i. Glacier/widlife cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park
j. Rail Tour to Spencer Glacier on the Alaska Railroad
k. JEEZ. Do I have to keep on typing???? You get the picture. There are more than 130 offers in the book–and EVERYTHING is 2-for-1. Incredible.

Order yours today. And start saving!! Oh, headed to Seattle? Ask about the Seattle TourSaver. More than 100 offers!! Everything is 2-for-1!

I love Era Aviation’s web specials. This group is valid for travel between now and July 13–so act quickly.

Above: Nice day for a trip down to Kenai aboard one of Era’s Beechcraft 1900Ds.

ONE-WAY specials:
Anchorage-Kodiak $134 o/w
Anchorage-Cordova  109 o/w
Anchorage-Fairbanks  104 o/w NICE!!
Anchorage-Bethel  194 o/w
Anchorage-Barrow 179 o/w
Fairbanks-Barrow 179 o/w

Plus ROUND-TRIP specials:
Kenai $159 r/t
Homer 179 r/t
Valdez 189 r/t

Remember, travel must be completed by July 13. Call (800)866-8394 or visit the website for more details! Era Aviation now is a part of the Frontier Alaska family, including Frontier Flying Service and Hageland Aviation.

Check with the pros at USTravel for the best deals on air fares around the world. Kelly Jo just sent me a note about some great bargains from L.A. to either Australia or New Zealand. Prices are as low as $742 roundtrip (from L.A.) with all taxes and fees.

From Anchorage to Frankfurt, you cannot beat the special rates offered by Condor–as low as $780 roundtrip, all-in from Anchorage. Flights also are available once each week from Fairbanks to Frankfurt!

Here at home, ask about 25 percent discounts to Southeast Alaska (with special coupon code) on Alaska Airlines. That means you can fly ANC-JNU for less than $275rt, all-in.

Kelly Jo and the agents at USTravel keep a sharp eye out for deals around the state, around the U.S. and around the world. Remember, your travel agent can line up your hotel and your car rental in a snap!

Ask about special values on cruises and packages around Alaska. Call Kelly Jo in Anchorage at (907)561-2434 or toll-free: (800)544-2217.

On a hot day like today, it’s good to be cool. Just 54 miles from Anchorage, you can catch a cruise on the mighty m/v Ptarmigan. Cruise close to the face of Ptarmigan Portage Glacier and watch big chunks of ice fall into the lake! This is just a one-hour cruise but it’s fun for up-close views of an active glacier. And yes, it’s COOL! Click here and look for the $5 coupon!

Ride the rails to Denali this summer from Anchorage or Fairbanks. Spend two nights–that gives you time to take the LONG tour (Tundra Wildlife Tour) into the park, plus a raft trip on the Nenana River.

Gray Line of Alaska features private rail cars (the McKinley Explorer). Full-dome viewing on top, with a nice restaurant on the lower level. GREAT way to ride on the Alaska Railroad. Your accommodations are near to the park entrance and all the activities: river rafting, flightseeing, guided hikes and more.

From Fairbanks, the cost is just $299 per person for three days/two nights. From Anchorage, it’s a little longer–so the cost is $399 per person–and that includes your rail and two nights’ accommodations.

Space is limited. Call (888)452-1737 today or check online for more details.