http://www.alaskatravelgram.com Alaska airfare deals, travel specials and other travel updates by Scott McMurren Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:25:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en DId I mention how much I love my new wireless card from GCI? How portable it is? How fast it is? How doggone affordable blah blah blah? Not kidding, folks. I wandered down to the GCI store at C St. and Benson here in Anchorage to sign up for their "Xtreme ... http://www.alaskatravelgram.com/2008/11/20/wireless-internet-card-from-gci-suh-weet/ Every month during the winter, Land's End Resort in Homer hosts a great food and wine event on the first Friday of the month. Apparently, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas down in Homer. Already they're getting out the big pot to start cooking. Check out what Maggie ... http://www.alaskatravelgram.com/2008/11/19/uncorked-fancy-foodwine-event-at-lands-end-resort-in-homer-alaska/ Do you know Scribbit? Michelle does a great job of documenting her adventures in motherhood. If you haven't done so, check out her blog. She posts something every day--sometimes it's about food. Sometimes it's about the kids. Sometimes it's about our "Great Land" here in Alaska.  I think she should travel more ... http://www.alaskatravelgram.com/2008/11/18/motherhood-in-alaska-by-scribbit/ Great deal on Era Aviation from Anchorage: Anchorage-Fairbanks: $75 ea way Anchorage-Bethel: $139 ea way Anchorage-Cordova: $89 ea way Anchorage-Kodiak: $119 ea way There is a 7-day advance purchase. Travel through Dec. 15, 2008. Remember, Era Aviation also has web specials each weekend to the above locations, plus Kenai, Homer and Valdez.  Are you a frequent flyer? ... http://www.alaskatravelgram.com/2008/11/18/era-aviation-offers-winter-sale-to-fairbanks-bethel-more/ Nice shot of QF's Airbus 380.  EXTENDED: 2-for-1 sale now valid through Wednesday,  Nov. 19, 2008). Act fast. Call Glory or Tesa at USTravel ( 800-622-6449 ) to help sort out the details and land a good price on the seats (plus 50 percent off the 3rd and 4th traveler!!). Depart between ... http://www.alaskatravelgram.com/2008/11/16/fly-to-australia-2-for-1-on-qantas/ Check it out here. Learn about: a. GCI's new wireless card for computing on the road!  b. All-inclusive packages from USTravel to Hawaii, Mexico! c. Great hotel deals in Anchorage. d. Big air fare sales on Alaska Airlines and Era Aviation. more, more more. http://atg.toursaver.com http://www.alaskatravelgram.com/2008/11/15/weekly-newsletter-now-published-2/ Scott picks up the first issues of the Great Alaskan TourSaver and wants everyone to take a look! This year's edition has flightseeing, RV rentals, deluxe lodge adventures, exotic fly-out expeditions, cruises, train rides, admissions, attractions and more--everything is 2-for-1. Check it out online. http://www.alaskatravelgram.com/2008/11/15/new-video-toursaver-preview-2009/ Finally. Here are some great deals on Alaska Airlines. You have to purchase these tickets no later than Nov. 24 for travel through Mar. 11, 2009. There are a few blackout dates: Dec. 19, 20, 27, 28 2008 and Feb. 13, 14, 16, 21, 22 2009. All these fares are ... http://www.alaskatravelgram.com/2008/11/14/wintertime-fare-sale-on-alaska-airlines/ From the mountains to the sea, the Great Alaskan TourSaver, with more than 135 2-for-1 offers, lets you see the best of Alaska for less. Think about it: you get your Honey to buy the book for $99.95 (He loves you, right??). Then, he pays for his cruise, his flightseeing trip, ... http://www.alaskatravelgram.com/2008/11/09/truly-madly-deeply/ Check it out here. http://www.alaskatravelgram.com/2008/11/08/weekly-newsletter-now-published/ Are you ready for cross-country skiing here in Alaska? If not, drop what you're doing and head over to Alaska Mountaineering and Hiking. After all, skiing is a great way to travel, especially in Alaska! Paul and the staff at AMH can outfit you with the right skis. Then, you need ... http://www.alaskatravelgram.com/2008/11/08/skiing-is-a-great-way/ Tina has all kinds of goodies for travelers: bikinis, sarongs, beach-type coverups and so forth over at Mermaid Imports on W. Dimond Blvd. here in Anchorage. But c'mon, functionality is one thing. Looking good is quite another. I stopped in to snap some picks of the fun stuff Tina has to ... http://www.alaskatravelgram.com/2008/11/08/accessorize-thats-the-mantra-for-travelers-at-mermaid-imports/ I wanted to try out the Mini Motel--it comes in a compact package and it's designed for those "forced overnights" at the airport. You know--after the last flight's been canceled. You have the option of scrambling to find a hotel for four or five hours-or spread out on the floor. ... http://www.alaskatravelgram.com/2008/11/07/mini-motel-product-review/ It's a rough-and-tumble time in the airline business. We'll try and strip away some of the veneer to let you see where the bargains are. These days, it really does make a difference where you fly--and it makes a difference which airline you employ to haul you there.  Anchorage-Newark on Alaska Air: ... http://www.alaskatravelgram.com/2008/11/03/four-air-fares-i-can-believe-in/ I just finished Seth Kantner's latest book. Great stuff. Read the review in the newsletter.  Photo by Seth Kantner http://www.alaskatravelgram.com/2008/11/02/book-report-shopping-for-porcupine-by-seth-kantner/