Posts Tagged ‘Era Alaska’

Okay, Era Alaska is more than just free cookies on the Dash-8 flights. And, oh, by the way, there WERE indeed a couple of flights last week WITHOUT cookies (ACK!). Just a little technical problem with the oven–but it’s ALL FIXED NOW! Good thing, since Era Alaska now has some great fall fares. Check ‘em out!

Kodiak-Fairbanks $179 ea way plus tax
Fairbanks-Kotzebue $219 ea way plus tax
Fairbanks-Bethel $209 ea way plus tax
Fairbanks-Cordova $149 ea way plus tax
Anchorage-Fairbanks $99 ea way plus tax
Anchorage-Cordova $89 ea way plus tax
Anchorage-Kodiak $99 ea way plus tax
Anchorage-Bethel $129 ea way plus tax
Anchorage-Barrow $210 ea way plus tax

…and more! You must purchase these tickets no later than Aug. 29, 2010. There is a 14-day advance purchase. Travel through Dec. 15, 2010 only. Check the website today and make your reservations!

Okay. It’s a small thing, but I’m a bigger man for it. Mm-hmm. Era Alaska’s cookies. They are back on the Dash-8 flights. I flew to Kenai the other day. These tasty treats are individually wrapped for your comfort and protection! ONE per traveler, puh-leeze. I asked for three of course (for the children). HA!

Once in Kenai, I got one of Avis’s VW Bugs to drive around. Such a MANLY car–wouldn’t you agree. There’s even a little vase for some flowers attached to the dash. I am not making this up. Manly, I tell you!! HA!

So, fly on Era’s Dash-8 flights all around Southcentral Alaska and gorge yourself on those cookies. I did.

Had a great visit over the July 4 weekend. Above, even the kids race to get those fresh fish to your table–whether in bare feet or Xtratuffs (HA! This was a “pink salmon relay race” we attended)!! Lots of salmon, bears and a fairamount of water sports! Plan now for the big fishing events between now and Sept. 5. Let’s review:

a. The Halibut Derby is on through Sept. 5. There are weekly prizes, plus a grand prize of $15,000 cash. Get your ticket ($10/day, $50/season) at the Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn. We like that place. It’s where we stayed on our recent visit.

b. Silver Salmon Derby. Wow. Another $15,000 first-prize, plus weekly prizes. This derby kicks off on July 24–so go get your gear and plan your trip to Valdez!

c. Women’s Derby. This is the 6th annual Women’s Silver Salmon Derby–and it’s just for one day: Sat., Aug 14, 2010. The registration is $50, in addition to your regular derby ticket. But there are lots of extra bells and whistles that come along with the fee. Of course, i wouldn’t know…since I don’t qualify. HA!  Check it out HERE.

In between your fishing dates, make plans to see the Whitney Museum, on the Prince William Sound Community College Campus. This is an incredible collection gathered over decades when the Whitney’s had a store and trading post out on the highway. There are furs, artifacts, carvings, mounted wildlife models–and much more. We basically got talked into visiting — and it was worth the trip. Learn more HERE.

No visit to Valdez is complete without getting out on the water–whether it’s fishing, a cruise to the glacier or a paddle in an ocean kayak! For glacier cruises, look no further than Stan Stephens Glacier Cruises. Choose from a cruise to both Mears and Columbia Glacier–or to just Columbia Glacier. On the kayak front, we cruised with Pangaea Advenutres out to the Shoup Glacier. FUN! Nearby Anadyr Adventures offers  a unique freshwater adventure to Valdez Glacier.

Fly, drive or sail to Valdez. If you’re coming from Fairbanks, Valdez is a straight shot down the Richardson Highway. From Anchorage,you can take a quick 50-minute flight on Era Alaska. Or,  you can drive up and over the mountains to Glennallen, then back down to Valdez. Or, you can sail across Prince William Sound on the Alaska Marine Highway to/from Whittier. Great fun. Great sailing!

Learn more about your adventure to Valdez!  Let’s go fishing!

After years of planning, the award-winning BBC TV series, Walking with Dinosaurs comes to life in a stunning theatrical event.

Internationally renowned designers have worked with scientists to create 15 life-size dinosaurs, including the terror of the ancient terrain, Tyrannosaurus-rex! Be amazed and thrilled as the greatest creatures ever to walk the earth return before your eyes.

When you book your Era ticket online, use the discount code DINO1 to get your 25 percent discount. This discount is valid only for inbound travel to Anchorage to see the event, Aug. 19-22, 2010.