Alaska TravelGram

  Just cannot get over the k-e-w-l fly-out adventures available with the all-new 2012 Alaska TourSaver. OKOK–Full disclosure: I’m the publisher. HAHAAAAAAAAAA. So, cue the unbridled enthusiasm for the TourSaver’s 14th edition!! Above, some of the views you’ll enjoy on the Glacier Bay Tour–one of 146 2-for-1 offers now available for pre-sale at TourSaver.com. But [...]

Count on USTravel to keep a sharp eye on air fares. Between now and Oct. 10, there are plenty of bargains. But how about after that? We’ve done a quick check on some popular destinations. If you don’t see your city–give them a call (907)561-2434 or toll-free (800)544-2217. All fares listed are roundtrip, all-in (inclusive [...]

Okay–Here’s a little air fare rundown in light of the FAA reauthorization, which mandates that airlines collect the 7.5 percent aviation tax. There still are some deals out there. The majority of these deals are available between now and Oct. 10, 2011. Above, one of Alaska Airlines‘ Disney-themed 737s. ALL fares are ROUNDTRIP, including ALL [...]

Our friends at USTravel have a BUNDLE of great air fares this week. They’re even LOWER since our legislators failed to re-authorize the FAA (and their taxation authority). Here’s the rundown. Remember–U-POUNCE-N-SAVE or U-SNUZ-U-LUZ!! Photo above: final approach into Barcelona. Call Kelly Jo in Anchorage at (800)544-2217 or (907)561-2434. Or, click through to contact USTravel’s [...]

 Above, flying with Taquan Air in Ketchikan (2-for-1 Misty Fjords Flightseeing Tour). Hey–are you a traveler? Around Alaska? Then you have your TourSaver book…right? OKOK–if you just woke up, you’ll notice IT’S SUMMER! That means there’s lots to see and do. We pick the best stuff to see and do–and offer it up 2-for-1 in [...]

Wow. The air fares are changing all the time.  About the photo (above): I was sandwiched into a middle seat and leaned across my neighbor’s lap to snap this photo of our approach into Barcelona on Lufthansa. Let’s take a look at this week’s Top 10 List, brought to you by the travel professionals at [...]

For Alaskans, Seattle is a favorite playground. (Above, we toured world-famous Pike Place Market with Seattle Food Tours) Great restaurants, fun activities, shopping, adventures–the works. The Seattle TourSaver is designed for you — or for anyone headed to the Emerald City. Everything is 2-for-1 and you now can save $30 off the cost of the [...]

Mind if I gush? I’ve called Anchorage my home for almost 33 years. It’s a fabulous place to live, love, play, work–and just plain “be”. Never mind those of us who live here are in serious striking distance of world-class adventure. Above–I hiked with our exchange student, Sulis Fitri (from Indonesia), up Flat Top Mountain on her [...]