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Era: Cookies are back

29th July
2010
written by scott

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.

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Do you smell cookies?

24th June
2010
written by scott

I smell cookies! It’s the latest addition over at Era Alaska! These flights are short–but they treat you right with fresh-baked cookies!

Choose from white chocolate chip, regular old chocolate chip, oatmeal-raisin or sugar-cinnamon. They’re all good–and you’ll find them on Era Alaska‘s Dash-8 flights!

In addition to the cookies, Era serves more than 100 Alaskan communities. That’s a bunch. Book at flyera.com


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Save all summer with Princess!

23rd May
2010
written by scott
We talked last week about great Memorial Day packages at the McKinley Princess for as little as $69 per night (still available!). Whoa! Grab ‘em and go! Pictured above, the lovely Fairbanks Princess Riverfront Lodge.
Let’s take a moment and plan for June and July getaways! There are plenty of Princess deals:
a. Copper River Princess, from $79/night. Set on a  bluff overlooking the confluence of the Klutina River and the Copper River just south of Glennallen. It’s just up the road from Wrangell-St. Elias National Park–and you can see the giant Wrangell Mountains in the floor-to-ceiling windows at the Lodge…along with the Alaska Pipeline! Whether you’re on the road between Fairbanks and Valdez, or you’re looking for a base for your adventures in the National Park, this is the place–especially for as little as $79 per night on select dates in June and July!
b. Mt. McKinley Princess, from $99/night. Located just 41 miles from Denali, this hotel is the closest to the mountain! Right on the banks of the Chilitna River, upstream from Talkeetna. If you want to take the train from Anchorage, you can ride private rail cars pulled by the Alaska Railroad between Anchorage and Talkeetna. Then, your coach driver will take you up to the lodge. For as little as $99 per person, double occupancy, you and a friend can enjoy overnight accommodations, train ride and transfers!
c. Fairbanks Princess, from $99/night. Although it’s just a mile or so from the Fairbanks airport, the Princess is built on the shores of the Chena River–a classy address in Fairbanks! Enjoy great savings on select dates in June and July. Ask about Alaska Airlines miles when you check in!
And yes, other bargains are available for Denali Princess and the Kenai Princess. Visit the website for full details. Or, call (800)426-0500 to book your special today!!
NEW: Listen to the Podcast of our Radio Show with our friends at Princess, talking about all the cool deals. CLICK HERE.
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Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with Princess!

15th May
2010
written by scott
Memorial Day Weekend: it’s the official start of summer! Above, we did a little exploring by ski plane around Mt. McKinley!
EXTRA: Live radio broadcast next Tuesday from the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. Tune in: KUDO 1080AM in Anchorage on Tue., May 18, 2-3pm. Live streaming online: www.kudo1080.com . Co-hosts Mindy O’Neall and Scott McMurren interview Princess general manager Steve Zadra on the mountain, the lodge, the deals and the adventures!
A. Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. Memorial Day weekend rates: just $69 per night all weekend long (Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon). Just up the road from Talkeetna, this beautiful lodge actually is the closes lodge to Mt. McKinley. On the “mother of all decks”, the Great One (Denali) fills up the entire northwestern horizon. Plus, you’ll earn 1,000 Alaska Airlines miles! Optional activities include Denali flightseeing, jetboat tours of the Talkeetna, Susitna and Chulitna Rivers, float trips, fishing–and more.
B. Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge. Spend Memorial Day weekend for just $99 per night (Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon). This is a great deal! Located at the entrance to Denali National Park, the Denali Princess is your “base camp” for exploring the park. Other dates as low as $99 in May!
C. Kenai Princess. Stay Saturday and Sunday (May 29, 30, 2010) nights for $129 per night! The setting of the Kenai Princess is incredible: right above the Kenai River with views of Kenai Lake.  A perfect stop on your way to Seward, Homer, Soldotna–or any other destination on the Kenai Peninsula. Enjoy rates on other select dates from $99 in May.
Visit the Princess Lodges web page to see more great lodge deals in Fairbanks and Copper River all summer long. Check the 2-for-1 rail deals, too. Plan an adventure this summer. Stay with a Princess!
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Love those Era Alaska web specials

8th May
2010
written by scott

Scoop up these last-minute web specials for travel through Monday (May 10, 2010).

Anchorage-Kodiak $279RT
Anchorage-Kenai $119RT
Anchorage-Homer $149RT
Anchorage-Valdez $159RT
Anchorage-Fairbanks $219RT
Anchorage-Barrow $369RT
Anchorage-Aniak $299RT
Anchorage-Bethel $339RT
Anchorage-Cordova $229RT
Fairbanks-Barrow  $369RT

To book these web specials, visit the website. Fly more. Pay less!

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