Posts Tagged ‘princess’

Make plans to attend the BP World Ice Carving championships in Fairbanks. The Ice Alaska park opens on Feb 20 and the competition runs through Mar. 28. Pictured above, Santa Claus on ice! !

If you have not seen this incredible display–don’t miss it. To the right, I’m getting an “icy reception” on the phone! There are carvers from around the world, a kids park with slides and mazes and all varieties of ice sculptures.

Stay at the Fairbanks Princess right on the (frozen) Chena River. It’s located between the airport and the Ice Alaska park. They’ve got two specials. First, you can opt to stay there for just $79 per night, including DOUBLE Alaska Airlines miles. Free wireless, too!  Or, for $89 per night, you get a $15 PER PERSON breakfast voucher (up to two vouchers per room, per night). “Trappers” is a good spot for breakfast. Even when I’m staying somewhere else, I often drive over to the Princess for breakfast. So this is a GREAT deal. EXTRA: If you’re REALLY a bargain hunter, drop me a note and I’ll clue you in on a  SUPER-HOT Princess special that’s too hot to type!!

While you’re in Fairbanks, be SURE and go to the Museum of the North on the UAF campus. If you have a copy of the Great Alaskan TourSaver, there is a 2-for-1 coupon in there (page 109). Go to the multi-media exhibit called “The Place Where You Go To Listen”. It’s fabulous. Don’t miss it.

Flying to Fairbanks? From Anchorage, it’s easy with Era Alaska. There’s no TSA to fool with. Print your boarding pass at home and head to the counter, then on to the plane!

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

Ooops. It’s not just “Hawaii”. It’s Mai Tais. OK–so “Cruise, Baseball and Mai Tais”. What have they got in common? Hmmm…Kelly Jo at USTravel has travel specials for all of the above. Love it!! Batter up! Okay–full disclosure. I’m headed to SAFECO field next week to see the Mariners stand up to the Toronto Blue Jays.

Here are some great specials in baseball cities that Kelly Jo found:

a.  Watch the Mets and the Phillies at Citi Field Aug. 21-24. Stay at the Westin NY/Times Square. G-r-e-a-t midtown location. Rooms start at $299. But the hotel will give you two tickets to the game ($150 value)! . Play ball!

b. Catch the same teams down in Philadelphia (Mets v Phillies) Sept. 11-13 . Stay the Westin Philadelphia for as little as $179 per night. The hotel will offer complimentary valet parking, as well as a special “Philly Overnight” amenity. (more…)