Archive for November 26th, 2009

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 savings. Here are some highlights:

a. 2-for-1 Anchorage-Fairbanks and Fairbanks-Barrow air service from Era Aviation.
b. 2-for-1 Anchorage-Talkeetna on the Alaska Railroad.
c. 2-for-1 Kenai Fjords National Park cruise with Kenai Fjords Tours.
d. 2-for-1 Halibut fishing in Seward and Homer with Ninilchik Charters.
e. 2-for-1 Kenai Princess Lodge.
f. 2-for-1 Denali flightseeing with Talkeetna Air Taxi.
g. 2-for-1 Denali accommodations at the Grande Denali Lodge.
h. 2-for-1 Riverboat Discovery cruise in Fairbanks.
i. 2-for-1 Kennicott Glacier Lodge in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.
j. 2-for-1 Helicopter flightseeing on the Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau with TEMSCO Air.
k. 2-for-1 Misty Fjords flightseeing in Ketchikan with Taquan Air.

Wow. Lots more. Order today. The book costs $99.95. www.toursaver.com

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 one for weekends. Weekdays, between Dec. 1-17, you can stay for $109 per person, double. That includes overnight accommodations, a full-day lift ticket for each adult and breakfast. Add $20 per person for weekend stays–and every day 12/20-12/30/2009.
Check online for the latest deals. Call for reservations or more information: (907)754-1111.

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 it for her shiny new MacBook 13-inch.

c. Keep loved ones in the loop with the “Spot” personal satellite tracker. Now available at GCI’s retail stores in Alaska. Learn more: www.findmespot.com