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We always have a great time on the Alaska Travelgram radio show, eh?  Above, looking out over the Homer Spit. Today, we hosted Jon Faulkner from Land’s End Resort in Homer. He talked about the great “Uncorked” dinner coming up, as well as some of the great winter activities. His favorite? The cross-country ski trails! [...]

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We’ve got a bundle of low air fares to share with the class on Travel Tuesday. Click the .mp3 file above to hear the podcast.  Above, Erin and I in the recording studio with Producer Steve Franklin. Co-host Erin Kirkland has a “break-up” tale of caution for Alaska travelers.  That leads to some common-sense discussion [...]

Not just Anchorage. Not just your hotel. Not just the train, the flightseeing trip, the fishing charter. Not just the Alaska SeaLife Center. Nope–the WHOLE THANG. The “Full Monty” if you will. Alaska: 2-for-1. That’s the deal with the Great Alaskan TourSaver. Just in case you’re wondering, I actually co-produce this book. That means I [...]

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Listen to the podcast.  It’s all about the Alaska Railroad. Photo (above) by Rob Niebrugge. Check out more of his photos HERE. This afternoon, we had Kristi Schneider in the studio from the Alaska Railroad.  We talked about the Aurora Winter Train, the summer trains to Seward and Denali–and more!

Plan your winter getaway on the Alaska Railroad! I love this photo, above, by Ron Niebrugge. Check out more of his incredible photos here. Here are some great adventures now available: a. Talkeetna Getaway. Folks, this is the easiest weekend getaway from Anchorage! Get on the Alaska Railroad early on Saturday and ride the rails [...]

That won’t stop us from enjoying Alaska. Here is the Top 10 List (from the Home Office) on destinations/activities around the state: 10. Alyeska Resort. Lots of stuff at our world-class resort just down the road. Above–it was a nice day for FLYING over Girdwood today! But the first one that caught my attention is [...]

That’s right. Pam Mandel, travel blogger extraordinaire, is in Alaska this week taking in the highlights. Kennicott. Kantishna. The Anchorage Museum. The Alaska Railroad. So–where else could I take her aside from Alaska’s culinary peak? That’s right: Moose’s Tooth Pizza and Brewpub. HA! Check out her travel blog, Nerdseyeview.com . A passport. A camera. A [...]

In addition to the great Spencer Glacier Whistlestop tours, the Alaska Railroad features some special trains this fall, including: The Fair Train This is a great way to travel from Anchorage to see the Alaska State Fair in Palmer August 27, 28, 29 & September 3, 4, 5. The Railroad has a special website with [...]