Posts Tagged ‘Washington’

I spent a week in the Emerald City. And it’s true: you don’t have to shovel rain! HA! My home-away-from-home was the Homewood Suites in downtown Seattle on Pike Street, just upstream from the Washington State Convention Center. It’s a quick walk to the Paramount Theater, Nordstrom‘s and Pike Place Market. Plus, if you have the Seattle TourSaver, you get a 2-for-1 coupon for the Homewood Suites, in addition to the Seattle Aquarium, the Seattle Art Museum, the EMP, the Pacific Science Center, Argosy Cruises, the Victoria Clipper, Kenmore Air and MUCH MORE. Oh–did I mention the Seattle TourSaver was on SALE for just $59.95? Hmmm. Check it out.

And watch the video about “My Suite Life”!

We flew Alaska Airlines back to Washington, DC and spent the day exploring our National Mall, including a visit with Sen. Lisa Murkowski. Check it out.

It’s a rough-and-tumble time in the airline business. We’ll try and strip away some of the veneer to let you see where the bargains are. These days, it really does make a difference where you fly–and it makes a difference which airline you employ to haul you there. 

Anchorage-Newark on Alaska Air: $476rt  includes tax (compare with ANC-Philly for $537 on Delta)

Anchorage-Hartford on Delta, NW or Alaska: $472rt includes tax (compare with ANC-Boston for $621 on Delta)

Anchorage-Washington, DC on NW: $515 includes tax (compare with ANC-Richmond for $803 on Delta)

Anchorage-Santa Barbara on USAir: $475 includes tax (compare to ANC-LAX for $838 on Delta). Here’s a shot of the pool at the Hotel Viceroy in Santa Monica. We had breakfast there on the way to my flight at LAX:

The advance-purchase requirement on these fares vary. But the point is this: you’d better shop around. Check with the professionals at USTravel and let them map out the best rates. They charge $38 to track down the best fares. But as you can see in the fares we’ve listed, it can make a BIG difference if you know where the bargains are. 

Just for reference–compare the aforementioned rates  with the lowest price Anchorage-Seattle: $442rt including tax on Continental.

Call USTravel today in Anchorage: (800)544-2217. Remember to ask them about their great “Buy Today, Fly Today” fares. There’s no advance purchase, although you do have to buy a couple of nights’ hotel accommodations to qualify.

Stay tuned for more specials.