Strolling through a great museum is like taking a walk through the past or peeking into an artists mind to see their vision of the future. The links below will help you plan a vacation in great cities known for their visually stunning museums.
Oktoberfest, the daddy of all beer festivals, is celebrated around the world and even in Anchorage. Although it may be too late to attend some of these rowdy affairs this year, there's no excuse for not saving your pennies and attending next year's merriment.
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Fall into deals in nation's big cities
Pick any big city: San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago, New York. Almost all have some sort of deal or bargain on hotels or activities, particularly during fall and winter.
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Tips to help save you time, money
There's nothing like a road trip to help you hone your travel skills. These days, even a casual misstep can cost you lost time -- or big bucks.
Florida offers a unique mix of vacation opportunities, catering to all tastes, interests and ages. Whether you're looking for great golfing, fishing, surf and sand or family vacations, this state delivers.
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Alaska Air doesn't have all the deals
After a week of looking at the annual PFD travel deals, travelers can get a better idea of what's hot and what's not this fall.
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Alaska's PFD sale covers continent
The Permanent Fund dividend travel sale has become Alaska Airlines' biggest statewide sale of the year. There are better individual fares from time to time, but each fall, Alaska Airlines comes up with discounts to almost every destination. This year is no exception.
The "emerald city" of Seattle is just a 3 1/2-hour flight from Anchorage, which makes it the perfect destination when looking for travel deals or planning an extended weekend getaway. Whether you have a family or you're looking for romantic R&R, Seattle will fill your prescription for fun.
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Bear viewing just one attraction at Katmai park
Katmai National Park in general, and Brooks Falls in particular, is well-known as a premier bear viewing area.
Alaska Airlines wants more miles for its flights
For the 3 million people who use the Alaska Airlines mileage plan to fly around the country, the program is getting less rewarding. Starting Nov. 1, the Seattle-based airline's mileage plan members will need to rack up thousands more miles before they can redeem a flight.
Alaska Air to cut flights, staff
Alaska Air Group Inc.'s mounting financial losses due to escalating fuel prices will prompt layoffs of about 80 managers and a unspecified reduction in flights.
The U.S. Department of Transportation surveyed average airfares at 100 airports in the fourth quarter. The average fare in Anchorage was the highest.
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Great ski resorts make Utah ideal for winter frolic
If you can pick your way down the hill at Alyeska, you'll be a hero at these Utah ski resorts. That's especially true at Wolf Mountain, which is more of a family resort for kids.
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When shopping for travelers, don’t forget yourself
Are you ready to travel next month? I suppose I’m ready, all right. But I’m not sure I’m “ready, willing and able.”
Working the system saves many travel headaches
Frequent travelers often know more than they let on about how to “work” the travel system to their advantage.
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Working the system saves many travel headaches
Frequent travelers often know more than they let on about how to “work” the travel system to their advantage.
You'll get full while in Rome, but you'll never have enough
Most of us have seen the pictures from Rome: the Colliseum, St. Peter's Square, the Vatican, and lots of assorted statuary, fountains and paintings.
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You'll get full while in Rome, but you'll never have enough
Most of us have seen the pictures from Rome: the Colliseum, St. Peter's Square, the Vatican, and lots of assorted statuary, fountains and paintings.
Day cruises explore the waters of Alaska and the West Coast
There is something wonderful about getting out on the water. Last week in San Francisco, I had lunch at the Slanted Door. It’s a Vietnamese restaurant in the renovated Ferry Building by the Embarcadero in San Francisco.
Day cruises explore the waters of Alaska and the West Coast
There is something wonderful about getting out on the water. Last week in San Francisco, I had lunch at the Slanted Door. It’s a Vietnamese restaurant in the renovated Ferry Building by the Embarcadero in San Francisco.
Be a savvy airfare shopper; deals move around, vanish fast
Spring break barely is over, and people already are mapping out their summer vacations.
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A fashion event raises funds for victims of abuse.
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If you are participating in a Southcentral Alaska holiday bazaar, post a photo of your craft.
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Send in snaps you made at a rally, a barbecue, on the street, or any other encounter with our governor.
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The Palins have FE K9 (Iron Dog). Write a plate for the GOP VP running mate.
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