Want to get out to the wild, remote parts of Alaska? Using miles is the way to go
Some of the best deals are on the Alaska Peninsula and the Aleutian Islands.
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Here’s how these Alaskan travel agents stay in business in the age of the internet
There still are brick-and-mortar travel agents who can save you time and money. But the metrics have changed a bit.
Here are some locals-only deals on early season Alaska attractions
Most of the best deals are in May.
Here are some great deals on tickets to Seattle, Portland, Chicago, LA, New York and D.C.
Combine these deals a first-day activity where you can stretch your legs, see some sights and learn about the area.
Got spring fever? Here are some fun travel options, both in Alaska and farther afield
Take a ferry, a road trip or a plane Outside — there’s plenty to see and do.
Navigating the cities and countryside of Vietnam
If I never ride on the back of a motor scooter again, I will die happy. But it was the perfect way to see a small piece of Vietnam in a week.
When in Vietnam, travel as the locals do - on a scooter, at breakneck speed
Was I a bit nervous? Yes. Did I get over it? Barely. But if you want to cover some ground in Vietnam, you need to go by scooter.
In San Francisco, you don’t have to leave the airport to visit a museum
The SFO Museum is the only airport-located museum accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, according to Assistant Director Tim O’Brien.
Is it still worth it to collect air miles? Yes - and here’s why
With all of the extra opportunities to earn massive amounts of frequent flyer miles, there’s more pressure on Alaska Airlines when it comes time to cash them in.
Want to be a world traveler? Here are some steps to take first.
A passport is just the beginning.
For some Alaskans, it makes sense to tour the globe one bakery at a time
Fire Island Bakery shuts down all its locations in January. For much of the staff, vacation time comes with professional development.
Anthony’s at Sea-Tac is one of 14 businesses to close this spring as airport updates concessions
Despite the wave of closures, which will include perhaps two dozen more by the end of the year, the airport will see a net gain of 50 new businesses by 2025.
Here’s what it’s like to sail the Panama Canal
Even if you’ve read about the canal and its history, the scale of the project hard to believe -- even compared to the trans-Alaska pipeline
Cheap tickets, tons of fees: Welcome to the era of ultra-low-cost airlines
If you are perturbed by the nickel-and-diming at Delta and Alaska Airlines, get ready for your head to explode as you navigate the fees and surcharges of carriers like Sun Country Airlines and Allegiant.
Here’s how one Alaskan went from Peters Creek to captaining a 174-foot ship
Andrea Kosto is one of the “hawsepipers” - captains who worked their way up from deckhand, to mate and finally to the top spot on board.
Starting this summer - the fastest way to fly to the East Coast
Airlines are ramping up their flight schedules for summer and introducing new routes, including a new direct flight from Anchorage to New Jersey
Holidays are over, and that means low airfares are back
Not all cities are enjoying increased access to low fares. But Anchorage is -- for now.
There’s a big world out there - why not resolve to see more of it in 2019?
Fly across the globe or explore your own state -- there are lots of ways to fit more travel into the year. Here are some suggestions.
Alaska Air Saver fares, like the others, might be cheap — but you won’t get what you’re used to
An aisle seat? A checked bag? A better connection? It’ll cost you.
There’s lots of fun to be had north of Anchorage in winter
If a spectacular display of northern lights isn’t enough, you can do some mushing or visit the Arctic Circle.