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It’s a wonderful day in downtown Seattle. We called in from the Hotel Five in Seattle (photo at right) , while co-host Erin Kirkland was in command back at the studio. Keeping her company was Glenn Hemingson of the Copper Whale Inn (photo above). Glenn shared some great ideas for urban getaways in downtown Anchorage during the [...]

Check out these great deals on Alaska Airlines. I’m here in Seattle (at the Board Room), looking at all these planes on the tarmac. It’s nice of Alaska to offer up some sweetness for the Holiday Season….no? Have a look at these screamer deals (below). And get ‘em fast. for travel between Dec. 6, 2011 [...]

Can I share a little story about Alaska Airlines’ Club 49 program? Y’know–it’s a work in progress. In addition to the two-bags-free provisions (Comin’ in handy this weekend!!!!), Alaska is sending out Web Specials each week. So–like many of you–I’m sitting on the edge of my seat each Tuesday morning to get the email. In [...]

  In addition to the robust 4G connectivity now available in Anchorage, the folks in GCI flipped the switch in Fairbanks, too. “GCI users in the Fairbanks area will now have access to some of the most advanced wireless technology in the world,” said GCI’s senior vice president Paul Landes. Check out the 4G HTC Incredible S [...]

Headed home for the Holidays? Take a tip from our very own family travel blogger (and radio co-host on KOAN), Erin Kirkland. She’s flying here, sailing there, with the whole family in tow. How does she do it? Above, “AK Kid” chills out at “The Ted” trying to figure out how Dad’s skis will fit in [...]

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The annual “Passports with Purpose” travel bloggers’ shindig is ready to launch. This is the fourth year that our loose affiliation of bloggers from around the world comes together to do two things: First–we give away a bunch of cool prizes. Second–we raise a gob of money for one worthy project. You can DONATE here. [...]

The all-new Alaska TourSaver 2-for-1 travel book now is available with FREE SHIPPING to U.S. addresses. From Ketchikan to Nome, Kodiak to Fairbanks, Dutch Harbor to McCarthy…all the best activities, adventures and accommodations are 2-for-1 with the TourSaver. That’s TWO-for-ONE. Here’s a rundown of some of the best offers: a. 2-for-1 Era Helicopters flightseeing, Denali [...]

Whoa. Let the skiing begin at Alyeska Resort.  Give THANKS for the snow. Sure, it’s a little chilly…but we’re TOUGH! The lifts will run from 10:30am-5:30pm. Lessons are available from the Mountain Learning Center. And–more importantly–they’re serving lunch at the top of the tram, at the Glacier Express! And YES, the Sitzmark Bar and Grill is [...]

Our friends at USTravel have offices all over Alaska and Washington (Anchorage, Kodiak, Fairbanks, Dutch Harbor, Ketchikan, Juneau, Seattle, Tacoma, etc etc). Check with them for the 4-1-1 on the best vacation this winter: (800)544-2217. Here are some ideas to get this party started! a. Choose to Cruise with Royal Caribbean, from $770 per person! [...]