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It’s November–and Alaska’s Marine Highway has dropped its prices by 30 percent for “mirror image roundtrip itineraries”.

If you have not yet sailed on the ferry, stop what you’re doing and make plans to do so right now! Click here to see a map. Here in south-central Alaska, you can sail from Whittier or Valdez over to Cordova. Or, sail from Whittier or Homer over to Kodiak. I like Kodiak!

You have more year-round options for ferry travel down in southeast Alaska. Take the leisurely 787-mile drive from Anchorage to Haines, then sail the last 60 miles to Juneau. HEY! I’ve done it. It’s a great ride! Or, if you’re in Juneau, you can take the fast ferry over to Petersburg. Stay at the Tides Inn. Rent a car from Avis. Say “Hi” to Gloria for me (she owns the place) and tell her I saw her daughter Becky who made me PROMISE to come and visit!! Not kidding!! From Juneau, it’s also easy to access Sitka–one of my favorite ports.

Ketchikan, Prince Rupert, Bellingham–the whole system is on sale between now and March, 2010! THIRTY percent off!

The sale applies to adults, children and vehicles. Roundtrip only. No discounts on cabins, tho’. Plus: if you’re bringing a vehicle on board, the driver goes FREE.

Make your plans today. Call (800)642-0066 or check online for more details.

Remember: Today is the last day to purchase these fares (Sept. 10, 2009). These rates are “each way” not including taxes and fees. The top photo is looking back on College Fjord over Prince William Sound. Taken on Alaska #65 between Juneau and Anchorage. Below, I was flying north from Seattle to Juneau on Alaska #75. I was looking down on the south end of Admiralty Island.

Anchorage-Honolulu $199

Anchorage-Maui $199

Anchorage-Portland $209

Anchorage-Seattle $209

Anchorage-Chicago (nonstop) $229

Anchorage-Eugene $239 (and other cities in OR/WA/ID)

Anchorage-Houston, TX $239

Anchorage-Billings $269 (and other cities in MT)

ANC-NoCal: $269 (San Francisco and surrounding airports)

ANC-SoCal: $289 (L.A. Basin)

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Anchorage-Kodiak $109

Anchorage-Juneau $128

Anchorage-Bethel $149

Anchorage-Ketchikan $170

Juneau-Sitka $79

Juneau-Ketchikan $109

Juneau-Seattle $189

Juneau-Bellingham $199

Juneau-Houston, TX $219 (more…)

Have you noticed? Alaska Airlines has offered lots of short-term 25 percent discounts during the last two weeks.

It’s worth it to bookmark the site and pay attention to the sale destinations. (more…)

Shave 25 percent off Era Aviation’s flights. Must purchase by 11:59pm on June 15. Go to www.FlyEra.com and look for- “Unaccompanied Minor Promotional Code”. After clicking “click here” make your selection. On the bottom of the page you will be asked for coupon code. Use Coupon Code: IBPCRA2 and Promo Code: EVT25. Or call (800) 866-8394 for assistance.   NEW RESERVATIONS ONLY!! Tickets must be purchased by 11:59pm June 15, 2009.

Actually it’s called “Alaska’s Marine Highway”. And it really is a road between many of our far-flung communities.

Our entire family loves sailing on the ferry–and we’ve enjoyed stopping at communities like Cordova, Sitka, Wrangell and Kodiak!

Here’s a round-up of several specials now available on Alaska’s Marine Highway:

a. Driver goes free. Yep. Unlike the cruise ships which sail up from Seattle, the ferry can actually take your car or RV. And the driver goes free when you sail on a round-trip itinerary. (more…)