Archive for November 16th, 2009

Add “Spot” to your Alaska Survival Kit. With this cutting-edge sat-tracker, you can request help from friends

and family. You can let your contacts know that you’re OK. You can allow contacts to track your progress through Google Maps. And you can dispatch emergency responders to your exact location in the event of an emergency.

Now just $99.95, Spot is available at all GCI stores.

Drown-no-more Samsung B2100. Have you ever drowned your cell phone? More than one? Three or more? Whoo-boy. You need the B2100 from GCI. It’s just $40 with a two-year contract. Data capable. Check it out.

Unlimited. I like the sound of that. GCI‘s unlimited plans let you talk…and talk…and talk. And text…and more. Nationwide unlimited plan: just $100/mo. Alaska unlimited plan: just $55/mo.

GCI is the official techno-toy store for the Alaska Travelgram! Don’t forget about the free Blackberry 101 classes!! Four new classes now are available in Anchorage at GCI’s store near the corner of C St. and Northern Lights Blvd. These classes are FREE! Learn more about your Blackberry SmartPhone!

Xtreme Mobility. I’ve talked about this before–but I’ll say it again. This little USB device saves me on a  regular basis. No need to depend on irregular, undependable or expensive wireless networks. Plus in this wireless card for fast internet–it’s just $20/mo for all GCI Cable Modem customers. Check it out here.

GCI has all the tools for today’s traveler. Visit the website, or check out the nearest GCI store throughout Alaska.

Have you noticed? It’s always beautiful in Homer. Here’s a shot looking back at Land’s End Resort from the air:

And one of the best vistas is from the Chart Room at Land’s End Resort. I was just there last month–and it’s great to munch on a cheeseburger and watch the boats go in and out of the harbor. I even saw the “Trusty Tusty”, aka the ferry:  m/v Tustumena.

UNCORKED! is coming on Fri., Dec. 4! Each month during the winter, they serve up a FEAST in the Chart Room. This month’s theme: “Holiday Fare“, created By Executive Chef Maggie Burns
. Check it out!

Soup: Ginger Butternut Squash 
topped with a spicy pecan cream.
  Wine: J Vineyards Pinot Gris

Appetizer: Seafood Cobbler
Shrimp, scallops & crab, garlic, shallots, mushrooms and tarragon with a hint of cream. Individually baked with a flaky pastry crust.  Wine: Liberty School Chardonnay

Appetizer: Broiled BaconWrapped Dates. Bacon wrapped dates broiled and stuffed with cream cheese & marcona almonds.
 Wine: Saintsbury Garnet Pinot Noir (Nice! I’ve had this wine!)

Entree: Fontina and Prosciutto stuffed Pork Loin. 
Pork loin stuffed with Prosciutto Ham and Fontina Cheese and topped with a caramelized  pear demi glaze. Served with a gourmet macaroni & cheese. 
Wine: Renwood Red Label Syrah

Dessert: Chocolate Coconut Pecan Pie
with Grand Marnier whipped cream. 
Wine: Graham’s Fine Tawny Port

Cost is $70 per person,  including tax and gratuity. Call (907) 235-0400.

Take advantage of great “Getaway” packages right now (you’ll DEFINITELY want to spend the night after “Holiday” dinner!):

GETAWAY PACKAGE:  Overnight accommodations, dinner for two in the Chart Room Restaurant, glass of wine or non-alcoholic substitute with your meal, unlimited use of pool, hot tub (beachfront! ), sauna and fitness center, plus continental breakfast. The cost? As low as $138 per couple for one night. Stay two nights for as little as $218 per couple. Wow.

Or, add a flight on Era Aviation from Anchorage–make it a “Flyaway Package”, including everything above, plus your plane tickets. One night=$416 per couple. For two nights, it’s $496 per couple. Ask about rental cars and other activities. Call today (800)478-0400 or check online for more details.