Join Era’s new “Fly Away” awards program for frequent travelers. Between now and the end of August, Era is awarding double points for travel between Anchorage and Kodiak, Fairbanks, Bethel and Cordova.
Here’s how it works: You get 10 points for each segment you fly (20 points with double points promotion). Free trips are available for as little as 200 points.
You can transfer your points to any other program member. Learn more about Era’s FlyAway Rewards Loyalty program online.
I flew to Kenai yesterday on Era Aviation. Great day for a flight. Here’s a view from the bluff overlooking the mouth of the Kenai River. Nice:
Plus, check out great Web Specials this weekend:
Between Anchorage and:
Kenai $119 rt
Homer 179 rt
Fairbanks 169 rt
Bethel 259 rt
Cordova 179 rt
Kodiak 209 rt
Valdez 179 rt
Learn more online.
Can we talk? Heaven knows It’s easy to drop $100 on a tank of gas. Ask anyone with a Suburban, an RV, a boat or a plane.
Guess what? That’s the price for the Great Alaskan TourSaver ($99.95), the 2-for-1 travel book with $22,000 in travel savings: cruises, flightseeing, hotels, lodges, activities, admissions and more!
Use just one coupon and make your money back. For example:
a. Renown Tours 2-for-1 Glacier Cruise. $129
b. RW’s 2-for-1 Kenai River King Salmon fishing. $200
c. Alpine Lodge in Fairbanks. $250
d. Howard Johnson Hotel in Anchorage: $179
Get the picture? The Great Alaskan TourSaver is the best deal going for travel throughout the state. Hey–everyone’s looking for a good deal these days, right? Right. Here’s a picture taken from a TourSaver trip in Wrangell out to LeConte Glacier with Alaska Waters. It’s … uh…very “cool”. Duh.
All the coolest things to do in Alaska are in the book, including: Continue Reading »
Okay, indulge me for a moment. We had a wonderful soiree yesterday evening at the house to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. Christy and I had a few friends over, some relatives, some kids, some dogs and a few hangers-on. A great time was had by all.
This week, I’ve been playing tour guide–showing off some of Alaska’s best country to our visiting relatives. We flew to the Ruth Glacier on Mt. McKinley with Talkeetna Air Taxi. We sailed into Kenai Fjords National Park with Renown Tours. Today? We’re headed over the Alaska Native Heritage Center.
These all are “must-see, must-do” experiences. Continue Reading »
Laura over at USTravel keeps finding more bargains. All the best fares mandate that you complete travel no later than June 19. Check ‘em out:
Anchorage-San Francisco $414 rt ai (all-in)
Anchorage-Reno 452 rt
Anchorage-Denver 452 rt (Frontier has a cheaper fare–but no seats.)
Anchorage-Las Vegas 459 rt
Anchorage-Dallas/Ft Worth 434 rt
Anchorage-Chicago 434 rt
Anchorage-Charlotte 428 rt WOW!
Anchorage-Atlanta 434 rt
Again, all of these prices include taxes and fees. USTravel’s ticketing charge of $38 is additional. Call now: (907)561-2434 or toll-free (800) 544-2217. All travel must be completed by June 19.
New lower fare on ALASKA AIRLINES between Anchorage and L.A.: $371 $350 a.i. (new fare drop– including taxes and fees). Fourteen-day advance purchase required. Must complete travel by June 19.
Just got off the phone with Laura at USTravel, who told me it’s tight-tight-tight in June. However, “it’s wide open in May”, she said. Act now. Call her to lock in the seats. She’ll charge you an additional $38, but these seats are going fast–and the seats can be hard to find.
Call Laura at USTravel: 907-561-2434 or 800-544-2217.
Below: California Dreamin’ on Highway 1. Just give me an Audi A4 convertible, a sunny California day, Bruce Springsteen on the CD. Y-e-e-a-a-h!
This weekend only on Continental Airlines. The special works in either direction: Seattle-Anchorage or Anchorage-Seattle. Outbound, travel on Saturday, Apr. 26. Return on Monday or Tuesday, Apr. 28 or 29. Cost is $253, including taxes and fees.
Below: another beautiful spring day in Seattle on the waterfront.
Smart travelers headed to Seattle will pick up a copy of the Seattle TourSaver, the 2-for-1 book with all the cool Seattle tours, activities, admissions and accommodations. Everything is 2-for-1. $3,000 in travel values for $79.95. Heck, there’s even a 2-for-1 ticket on the Victoria Clipper. Wow!
