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Face it. Saving money is the new “black”. Being a good steward of your resources is all the rage. That’s why smart travelers are snapping up copies of the all-new 2010 Great Alaskan TourSaver.

Remember: everything in the book is 2-for-1. It’s all travel. All the time. More than 130 offers, with $25,000 in travel savings. Here are some highlights:

a. 2-for-1 Anchorage-Fairbanks and Fairbanks-Barrow air service from Era Aviation.
b. 2-for-1 Anchorage-Talkeetna on the Alaska Railroad.
c. 2-for-1 Kenai Fjords National Park cruise with Kenai Fjords Tours.
d. 2-for-1 Halibut fishing in Seward and Homer with Ninilchik Charters.
e. 2-for-1 Kenai Princess Lodge.
f. 2-for-1 Denali flightseeing with Talkeetna Air Taxi.
g. 2-for-1 Denali accommodations at the Grande Denali Lodge.
h. 2-for-1 Riverboat Discovery cruise in Fairbanks.
i. 2-for-1 Kennicott Glacier Lodge in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.
j. 2-for-1 Helicopter flightseeing on the Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau with TEMSCO Air.
k. 2-for-1 Misty Fjords flightseeing in Ketchikan with Taquan Air.

Wow. Lots more. Order today. The book costs $99.95. www.toursaver.com

Last summer, we had some great adventures in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. We stayed at Kennicott Glacier Lodge, just up the road from McCarthy. From there, you’re in a great place to take advantage of hikes, glacier walks, mountain biking and all kinds of adventures. Here is a  shot from the deck of the lodge, looking over the Root Glacier–and part of the mining town of Kennicott:

Right now, there is a special $99 rate for Alaskans who want to stay at Kennicott Glacier Lodge. That’s a great deal. We like the “Main Lodge”, because the dining room and the big stove are just steps away. All your meals are served up in the main dining room.

We stayed at the lodge one night, before flying out with Wrangell Mountain Air for an overnight adventure to do some ice climbing. Kelly and Natalie Bay have been flying travelers (more…)

Fishing, rafting, flightseeing and luxury accommodations — they’re all 2-for-1 this year as Alaska destinations offer up deals for summertime travel. Here’s a list of the state’s Top 10 destinations, now available at 2-for-1 savings, when travelers have a copy of the all-new 2009 edition of Great Alaskan TourSaver.

10. Bering Sea Crab Boat Tour in Ketchikan, as seen on “Deadliest Catch.” This great hands-on tour gives travelers the chance to watch salmon, crab, shrimp and other sea creatures hauled up on the deck of the “Aleutian Ballad.” Rated #1 tour by Cruise Critic and Trip Advisor. Value: $169 (2-for-1).

9. Trip to Glacier Bay National Park from Juneau, including airfare, accommodations and day-long cruise/tour deep into Glacier Bay. See whales, bears, sea otters, porpoise, seals, sea lions, eagles, puffins and lots of ice on this full-day cruise tour. Enjoy comfy accommodations at the Glacier Bay Lodge. Lodge package: $350. Airfare on Wings of Alaska: $186. Everything is 2-for-1.

8. Mt. Roberts Tram Ride in Juneau. This exciting tour leaves right from the cruise dock in Juneau. Soar more than 2,000 feet up for an eagle-eye view of Gastineau Channel and the mountains surrounding Juneau. Bring your camera! Value: $24.95 (2-for-1). Here’s a shot from the top:

7. Bear viewing/flightseeing in Kodiak, Alaska. Fly with Island Airways for a one-hour tour to see giant Kodiak Grizzly Bears! Value: $265 (2-for-1). Here’s a shot–we saw some bears. You will, too:

6. Deep sea charter fishing in Kodiak for salmon and halibut. Enjoy a full-day fishing charter with a U.S. Coast Guard-certified captain! Value: $300 (2-for-1).

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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, his hotel, his train ride and his admission to the cool attractions all around the state. Here’s a shot of the 2-for-1 train ride up to Denali Park from Anchorage:

Here comes the great part: you go for free, when you have the Great Alaskan TourSaver. 

Love it? We do. We thought you would, too. Here are some of the top picks on the 2-for-1 list around Alaska:

Let’s be clear: EVERY one of these offers is TWO-FOR-ONE!

a. Flightseeing to Denali, with Glacier Landing from Talkeetna Air Taxi! Check it out:

b. Whale-watching in Juneau!

c. A cruise on “Deadliest Catch’s” Aleutian Ballad in Ketchikan!

d. An expedition to an adventure lodge at Ailik Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park from Alaska Wildland Adventures.

e. A week-long wilderness adventure into Lake Clark National Park. Folks–this is an INCREDIBLE trip from Alaska Alpine Adventures. Check the site: www.alaskaalpineadventures.com

f. Helicopter flightseeing in Denali National Park from Era Helicopters.

g. Bear viewing/flightseeing in Kodiak with Island Air. Here’s a preview:

h. Glacier cruise from Renown Tours in Seward into Kenai Fjords National Park. Check it out:

i. Fishing in Juneau, Kodiak and along the Kenai River.

j. Sail on the Riverboat Discovery in Fairbanks.

k. Hike on a glacier with St. Elias Guides in Wrangell National Park.

l. Accommodations near Denali, in Kennicott, in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Valdez, Juneau, Kenai, Seward, or on the Kenai River.

m. See the Valley of the 10,000 Smokes in Katmai National Park!

n. Stay and sail to see the glaciers in Glacier Bay National Park! Oh–air fare from Juneau is 2-for-1 as well!

o. 2-for-1 air fare between Anchorage and Fairbanks on Era Aviation! Here’s a shot of one of their Dash-8s:

Don’t miss out on Alaska’s best travel deal. Order between now and Nov. 15 for FREE shipping to U.S. Addresses. Just $99.95 for more than $20,000 in 2-for-1 travel deals.

Am I excited about the new edition of the Great Alaskan TourSaver? OMG! Truly, Madly, Deeply! HAHA!

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Just click the window for a thumbnail of the new video from Alaska HDTV. For a full-size version, go to iTunes and subscribe to the video podcast. It’s free. We had a great time in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park with St. Elias Alpine Guides.