Posts Tagged ‘seattle’

think it’s worth the extra money to belong. I’ll be interested to see which airport club we can use in Atlanta prior to our return flight. If Alaska does not have its own club, they make arrangements with another airline to use their club.
Now, I’m driving a big, dumb Grand Marquis with lots of trunk space. Perfect. HA!Taking a stroll through the Four Seasons Seattle, visiting with Seattle Maven and checking out the Olympic Sculpture Park.
Whether it’s to see some friends, take in a ball game, do some shopping or eat at some great restaurants, a trip south to Seattle is an integral part of every Alaskan’s travel itinerary. I love this photo by Jason Hoover (above). The place is so big–too big to ignore. I always have fun. You can, too. Here’s how: (more…)

Passports with Purpose 2009: Our travel-blogger friends in Seattle are at it again. This Christmas, we’re doing a fundraising drive for American Assistance for Cambodia (AAfC). The goal is to raise $13,000 for a school in rural Cambodia. This is a matching donation–AAfC has a donor who will provide the other $13,000 necessary.
Here is a first-hand report from Nicholas Kristof, who has visited Cambodia several times.
Just like last year, Passports with Purpose features an entire list of travel-related prizes you can sign up for. Here’s a link to all the prizes.
We’re donating a copy of this year’s Great Alaskan TourSaver. You get to pick which prize you’d like to sign up for. Every $10 donation gets you a chance to win–enter as many times as you wish (DUNH!!).
While the goal is $13,000, Beth (Wanderlust and Lipstick) , Debbie (Delicious Baby), Pam (Nerd’s Eye View) and their group have raised almost $11,000 in the first few days. So–we’re optimistic that we’ll surpass the goal–with your help.
AAfC has helped in the construction of more than 400 primary and lower secondary schools in rural Cambodia–in addition to many other contributions. These people are making things happen–and you can help by donating to the cause here.
Together, we’re building a school in Cambodia!
We’ve been digging around for Seattle deals and BEHOLD: our friends at Kimpton Hotels offer Alaska residents 30 percent off their best rates between now and January, 2010. That includes the the Hotel Vintage Park, the Hotel Monaco and the Alexis Hotel. Click here for the Alaska Dispatch article I did on this special. Check the video!









