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I’m a big fan of Avis here in Alaska. I’ve rented from them in Kodiak, Kenai, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka–all over. Except Petersburg. Still haven’t gotten down there.

But this spring, I went ahead and bought one of their cars. A nice, red, 2007 Toyota Camry (above). This fall, they’ve got a good portion of their fleet for sale, including their H-O-T anniversary cars–Camaros, Bugs and Minis. Check ‘em out.

In Anchorage:
2010 VW Beetle: Wow factor, including flower vase on the dash. Low miles. $19, 475.
2010 Mini Cooper: Super-low miles. FUN! $22,685
2010 Camaro: Only 5K miles: $28, 675. Wow!

Special car sales in Fairbanks, Kodiak, Juneau, Sitka..and here in Anchorage.

Here are some of my favorites:

2009 Toyota Corolla (blue): 37,600 mi. $13,690
2009 Toyota Camry (white): 37,000 mi. $15,790
2008 Toyota RAV4 (red): 37,000 mi. $19,390
2008 Toyota Sienna 4WD minivan (white): 34,000 mi. $20,490

Check the website for more details, including a full inventory of available cars: www.avisalaska.com

Some of the best deals of the year roll out during September. As the peak summer travel season ebbs, deals spring up for the fall months–and beyond.

Then there’s the Permanent Fund Dividend deals. USTravel is rolling out some great deals in a one-day extravaganza on Sat., Sept. 18.

Mark the date now–and make plans to stop by the Dimond Center. In addition to one-time-only savings, USTravel is giving away a boatload of travel prizes (literally), including: a Caribbean cruise for two, trips to Hawaii and Puerto Vallarta–and much more.

Some of the standout travel bargains include:

a. Spring Break cruise to Mexico, as little as $545 per person, double.
b. Maui vacation for four: as little as $963 per person (quad) includes air and seven nights condo.
c. Costa Rica escape, $1,620 per person, double includes air and six-day holiday.

Watch the website for more details. you don’t want to miss this event on Sat., Sept. 18. Our friends at USTravel are keeping the BEST deals UNDER WRAPS until the VERY DAY!

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Great hotel and air  and train deals for fall travel. Don’t miss it.

To recap:

Anchorage-Denver $335rt
Anchorage-Portland $400rt
Anchorage-San Francisco $377rt
Anchorage-New York $479rt
Anchorage-Washington, DC $441rt

Check with USTravel for best dates and prices: (907)561-2434 or toll-free: (800)544-2217.

Hotels:
Grand Denali, Denali Bluffs: $79 per night
Princess: 2-for-1 rail-n-stay to Talkeetna. 3 days/2 nights at Mt. McKinley Princess,  from $135 per person, double
Kennicott Glacier Lodge: $79 per night, per person, double includes breakfast

FALL DEALS ROCK!

Paris is glorious, of course. My friend Karen Fawcett authors the know-all, see-all blog about all things Paris, BonjourParis.com. Every now and again, we can get a “local” to show us around. Terrance is a fellow Expat who knows the ropes. Learn from him!