Alaska TravelGram

Face it. Saving money is the new “black”. Being a good steward of your resources is all the rage. That’s why smart travelers are snapping up copies of the all-new 2010 Great Alaskan TourSaver. Remember: everything in the book is 2-for-1. It’s all travel. All the time. More than 130 offers, with $25,000 in travel [...]

Let it Snow! Fresh snow on the ground–and ski runs are OPEN at Alyeska! Do you want a real-time look at what’s happening on the mountain? Check the site for the webcams, or read the Lift Crew’s blog, “As the Bull Wheel Turns“. There are a couple of great ski-n-stay packages. One for weekdays and [...]

Check the video for travel gear update: a. New “Quantum” jacket from ScotteVest.com . This jacket has 28 pockets–perfect for skiing, or skating through the airport. A pocket for everything and everything in its pocket. b. Great designer laptop sleeve by YakPak. It’s perfect for my 15-inch MacBook Pro, but I fear wife will swipe [...]

Free is my favorite word. On Friday, Nov. 27, GCI will offer every phone free (Blackberry, Nokia, touch screen phones…the works) with two-year contract. This is the single biggest selection of free phones in Alaska. If you’re in the market for a smarter phone–make the call. 800-800-4800 (Statewide)

OK–I’m hooked. Can’t wait for the movie.

Are you thankful today? I know I am. the tap.  I’m thankful for members of our Armed Services who sacrifice so much to secure our freedom. And I’m thankful for our local Emergency Responders who safeguard the peace and dignity of our community. I’m thankful for my loved ones and for our community of friends.

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USTravel‘s Melinda Spires (Our go-to-gal for all things Disney) sez: Spend Christmas at Walt Disney World! “Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parade is a MUST SEE for anyone traveling to Disney during the holidays. “There are decorations and lights everywhere, cafes serve favorites like pumpkin pie and hot chocolate and overall, there is just this energy [...]

Era Aviation is thankful for travelers! And travelers around Alaska can be thankful for sale rates on Era between now and Nov. 30. Visit Anchorage for “Black Friday” and other Holiday Shopping! Enjoy the Great Alaska Shootout over Thanksgiving Weekend. Visit friends and family around the state. Era Aviation makes it possible–at great prices! At [...]