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Category: Alaska

  • Check out Summer Vacation Packages on The Alaskan Railroad

    Did you know that Alaska has over 6,000 miles of coastline, 3,000 rivers and over three million lakes? It’s easy to see then why a summer vacation in Alaska is such an easy choice.


    With so many outdoors activities and adventures to experience it is nearly impossible to experience all that Alaska has to offer vacationers in just one trip. The terrain in Alaska is a variety of coastline lowlands, forests and a number of mountain ranges. This makes travel between the cities of Alaska both beautiful, but challenging. Most Alaska vacationers dedicate themselves to a region or city, and come back on different vacations to experience new areas. There are a few ways however, to see Alaska as a whole while traveling. One of them is the Alaskan Railroad.

    The Alaskan Railroad began in 1903 where it started in Seward, Alaska. When it was first constructed it only extended 50 miles north. Today however, the Alaskan Railroad accesses a number of Alaskan cities such as Anchorage, Wasilla, Talkeetna, Fairbanks and Whittier. The railroad is one of the only ways to see the interior of Alaska in its natural state because the railroad moves through terrain that cars and hikers cannot access. Vacationers are likely to see wildlife, gorgeous scenery and enjoy the luxuries of the railroad along the way. There are a variety of different summer vacation packages to choose from, including packages that offer outdoor excursions along different depots and guided tours.

    Take a look at some of the Alaskan Railroad summer vacation packages and book your railroad vacation now!

    Summer Deals
    Summer is the best time to visit Alaska because of the favorable weather. Some of the summer packages available from the railroad include 12 day rail tours, 11 day tours through Glacier Bay that include hunting, hiking and fishing, Alaska Highlight tours, Denali National Park tours and even some tours that include cruises! While the higher end packages can run $5000 a person, some of the smaller tours come in at just over $1500 a person.

    Check out the Alaskan Railroad tours and information online and book yourself an incredible summer vacation.

  • Alaskan Cruise Deals

    Check out some of this summer’s hottest cruises to Alaska. Right now you can join the thousands of people who will be taking a luxury cruise into Alaskan waters this summer.

    Our Top Pick for Alaskan Cruises this week comes from Celebrity Cruises. This summer you can take a 7-night cruise through Alaskan waters and Hubbard Glacier for as low as $379. Dates for this price run through September.

    Or, sail from Anchorage with Sapphire Princess Sailing on another 7-night cruise for only $449.

    Cruises to Alaska are a great way to enjoy a summer vacation and experience the beauty of the Alaskan wilderness. Check out more about cruises into Alaska and travel into Alaska with FrugalMonkey.


  • This Week’s Cheap Domestic and International Flight Deals

    With the economy in a lull, travel has slowed forcing airlines and hotels to lower prices and offer travelers amazing vacation and flight deals.


    In order to find those flight deals, FrugalMonkey hit the streets in search of this week’s best domestic and international travel deals – check it out!

    Travel to Alaska
    It’s not surprising that Alaska Airlines would be offering Alaska travel deals, and so they are. Until May 17 you can book flights to Alaska, Seattle, Canada and Vancouver at 10% off when you use Alaska Airline’s latest promotional code. Just go the Alaska Airlines webpage and enter promo code EC050209. Flights need to be booked from May 26 – June 30, but that’s plenty of time to arrange all the details, don’t you think?

    Australia Anyone?
    Okay, okay, I know I’ve blogged about this on several occasions but flights to Australia are the cheapest they’ll ever be – so you have to act now! Right now Qantas is offering summer flight deals to Sydney and Melbourne from Los Angeles for prices as low as $650. That is almost half of what that same flight would have cost you a year ago. Book your flight on Qantas and enjoy a summer vacation in Australia. Or would that be winter now?

    American Airlines and Domestic Travel
    American Airlines just recently lowered prices on travel among 8,000 US cities. This means you can enjoy cheap summer travel when you fly with American. Miami to New York flights are as low as $180 and west coast cities are also just as affordable with amazing flight deals into Las Vegas. Check it out!

    A Summer in Europe is Hard to Beat
    Right now you can find amazing summer airfares into Europe. FareCompare has listed May flights into Europe for as low as $400 round trip with additional cheap flights in June running at around $600 round trip. Check out their site for some amazing deals.

    Continental and American Airlines flights to the Caribbean
    For that amazing island vacation in the Bahamas, look no longer. Continental Airlines and American Airlines are offering extraordinarily low prices from departure cities all over the US to several island getaways. For more information check out Continental Airlines and American Airlines websites.

  • A Summer in Alaska

    Tourism into Alaska booms during the summer months. When the weather improves and camping, hiking, fishing and wildlife are ripe for the taking, people pour into the Last Frontier to take advantage of the amazing landscape.


    Check out some of FrugalMonkey’s favorite ways to spend a summer in Alaska.

    Cruise into Alaska
    Taking a cruise into Alaska is an amazing way to see all that Alaska has to offer. By seeing the state from its pristine waters and by enjoying excursions on land, cruise goers get to see the best of the Last Frontier by experiencing it from every angle. Cruises into Alaska are gaining in popularity with more than a dozen cruise lines accessing the state each summer. The amazing scenery, gorgeous summer nights and the incredible number of outdoors adventures that are provided, are just a few of the reasons tourists choose an Alaskan cruise.

    Another way to enjoy Alaskan travel and cruises into Alaska is by working for a cruise ship. With such a significant travel boom into the area during the summer, workers are needed to help staff the increase in cruise ships. Check out FrugalMonkey’s information on Alaskan cruises and cruise ship jobs for the summer.

    Summer Work
    Working for a cruise ship isn’t the only way to experience a summer working in Alaska. The fishing industry in Alaska explodes during the summer. With a bulk of the season lasting only through the summer, college students and seasonal employees rush to the north to enjoy a great summer job in a gorgeous location.


    For more information, check out JobMonkey’s section on the Alaskan fishing industry.

    The Great Outdoors
    If you’re not interested in buckling down and working during your trip to Alaska, join the millions who travel there for the enjoyment of the great outdoors and the beauty of the Alaskan wilderness. The Alaskan Railroad is a great way to enjoy your trip through Alaska. Or, you can enjoy the thousands of acres of national parks and forests, perfect for camping and wildlife watching. Denali National Park has excellent guides and for the real adventure lovers, Alaska has rock climbing, backpacking, hiking and white water rafting. Enjoy all that Alaska has to offer and learn about travel to the area with FrugalMonkey’s extensive section on Alaskan travel.

  • Summer Cruises in Alaska

    What better way to spend a summer than cruising the Gulf of Alaska. Right now you can book amazing Alaska cruise deals through Island Princess and go fishing off the coast of Alaska, bear and wildlife watching during shore excursions and experience it all on a summery Alaskan vacation. Right now prices through Island Princess start at $349 for inside cabins and include a seven-night voyage from Anchorage, through Glacier Bay with many stops along the way. Finish your trip at Vancouver, B.C and enjoy amazing cruise deals this summer. Island Princess sends vacationers on Alaskan cruises all summer so if you miss this trip, which launches June 1, check back for more amazing deals.


  • Alaska Travel Discounts at Denali National Park

    Alaska in the summertime offers some of the best vacationing in North America. Gorgeous summer nights, fishing, wildlife viewing, outdoors adventures, excitement and also, luxury. But you don’t have the break the bank to enjoy travel or accommodations in the Last Frontier. Right now you can stay in Denali National Park at the Denali Wilderness lodge at excellent summer rates! Book online at the lodge’s website and entertain amazing travel deals. Rates from $99 in May along with one free night specials make this summer getaway impossible to ignore. Denali National Park is one of Alaska’s premier tourist destinations. Home to Mt. McKinley the tallest North American peak and incredible wildlife, the Denali Wilderness lodge offers all the best in outdoor adventure and hotel luxury.


  • Check out this week’s amazing travel deals!

    If you’ve ever been to the FrugalMonkey home site you know that we provide vacationers with a wealth of information regarding travel.


    This includes our country profiles that have information on Alaska, Australia, Argentina, Greece, Hawaii, Mexico and South Africa. If you’re curious about traveling to any of these amazing and wonderful locations, just check out the FrugalMonkey country profiles. You will learn everything you need to know about your vacation including history, attractions, hotels, famous sites, activities and travel preparation for each place. You simply can’t go wrong. But what about getting there? FrugalMonkey is dedicated to bringing you all the best travel deals for our favorite locations. So check out what we’ve found this week in our quest to bring you the best travel and the lowest prices!

    A trip to Alaska
    The Last Frontier is calling. Gorgeous summer skies, cool coastlines, the great outdoors in all its glory and what basically can be summarized as one of the coolest vacations you can take. Right now, CruiseDeals is offering a Balcony Cabin for a 7-night Alaskan Cruise starting at only $829. That’s practically a steal if you consider how far you’ll be traveling and all the sites you will see in one of FrugalMonkey’s favorite travel locations. Book now, these prices won’t last.

    Fly to Australia…
    And see the Sydney Opera House, cute Kangaroos, the gorgeous beaches of the Sunshine Coast and bask in the sun during your Australia vacation. It might be hard to pick between Perth, Sydney or Brisbane so choose one of the smaller coastal towns instead! Whatever you decide you can’t go wrong with deals from Qantas Airlines that offer flights from California for just $299 each way. You read that right, it’s absolutely and incredible flight price!

    Tango In Argentina?
    You’ve heard about Buenos Aires in the travel section of the New York times and you’ve ordered Malbec with your steak dinner, but now its time to head down south and experience South American living the way it was meant to be enjoyed – in Argentina! After you’re done in the city you can peruse wine country in Mendoza, check out the world famous falls in Iguazu or go to Patagonia for hiking.


    Whatever you choose, you’ll have the time of your life. You’ll also enjoy American Airlines flights starting at $200 from select cities.

    Mexico Anyone?
    Mexico is a favorite vacation spot for romantic couples, family trips and spring break getaways. Now, it can be a favorite vacation spot for anyone with $166 to spare. Right now flights into Mexico and the Caribbean are discounted so heavily you can go for practically pennies. Look for those deals on AeroMexico and enjoy your beachside vacation.

    Hawaii On A Budget
    Hawaii isn’t traditionally considered the cheapest place to visit, but now you can visit Hawaii for as little as $300 if you book on travel auction sites such as Orbitz. We’ve been raving about the amazing travel deals you can find into Hawaii, but the flight prices are just so good, we can’t stop dreaming about this perfect vacation spot! Book now and save hundreds on your spring or summer vacation.

  • Pass the time with a trip on the Alaska Railroad

    The Alaska Railroad might be that perfect summer trip you’re looking for. You may have heard about the gorgeous Alaskan countryside or read about it in countless outdoors and wilderness tales.


    So have the thousands of tourists who flock to Alaska each summer to take in the incredible display of outdoor beauty and adventure that they have heard so much about while living in the lower 48 states. But what does the Alaska Railroad offer that is so special besides a laid back and worry free trip to Alaska?

    Trips on the Alaskan Railroad are gaining in popularity because of the many things you can see along the way. It’s worth mentioning the gorgeous landscape that slowly rolls by as the train makes its way from Seward to Anchorage, through Denali National Park and then into Fairbanks. From May to September the railroad offers trips starting as low as $75 from Seward to Anchorage and $167 from Anchorage to Fairbanks. Along the way, the train stops, allowing passengers to take day trips or even stay overnight in some of Alaska’s most famous terrain and incredible cities. Hotel packages, tours and other amenities are offered when you book your tour, but what is most amazing is the incredible access you gain into the Alaskan wilderness.

    The railroad not only takes you on a spectacular trip but it offers up access to parts of Alaska that only dog-sleds, four-by-fours and backpackers are able to see. All of this with a full bar, food and a camera ready to take it all in. Because the railroad trolls through places where cars, cruise ships and hikers can’t even access you get a truly original and uninterrupted view of the Alaskan landscape. It’s a hard trip to pass up if you’re eager to get outdoors, check out some well-known Alaskan cities but then escape back into the tree line. At such low prices it’s impossible to ignore the priceless view that awaits you during your trip on the Alaskan Railroad.

    Find out more information by visiting www.alaskarailroad.com.

  • Travel Deals Into Alaska

    Planning the perfect summer trip? Or perhaps you’re investigating your family’s next winter wonderland vacation?


    Alaska is one of the most breathtaking displays of nature and wilderness available in the United States. Each summer and winter tourists flock to Alaska’s many cities and rugged outback trails for romantic getaways, adventure vacations, cruises, road trips and site seeing. Whether you want to travel in the summer, enjoying the warmer days, camping and the outdoors, or if you want to ski the Alaskan mountains and snowshoeing during a winter adventure, Alaska is as good as it gets. Check out these flight deals from the west coast into Alaska brought to you by FrugalMonkey!

    Anchorage
    Looking for flights into Anchorage? If you want to enjoy a vacation in the Land of The Midnight Sun, check out these incredible deals. Right now you can fly round trip out of Seattle from $510 including tax. Check out the travel auction sites, rent a car as a package deal and check out some of Alaska’s other gorgeous cities.

    Ketchikan
    If you have a pallet for salmon, you’re going to love eating fish in Ketchikan. Each summer tourists pour into this fishy hub for excellent food and some incredible sight seeing. Right now you can get flights from $435 when you book on Hotwire.

    Juneau
    If you are interested in visiting the state capital and seeing the surrounding glaciers, flights start at just $512 with Hotwire.

    Fairbanks
    For a look at the center of Alaska’s rustic charm and laid back nature, you’re going to love a trip into Fairbanks. For you summer vacationers, keep your eye on the sky; Fairbanks is known for gorgeous displays of the Aurora Borealis which can be seen a reported 200 days out of the year. Flights into Fairbanks can be found for $695 with Orbitz.

  • Travel Cheap With Rail Passes

    When most travelers hear the word Rail Pass, they think of the Euro Rail. The Euro Rail is one of the most popular travel discount strategies when backpacking Europe. It allows travelers to purchase trip packages so that travel is possible between many countries, without having to buy individual tickets. Buying a Euro Rail pass remains one of the most popular tools for cheap travel when you’re visiting and traveling within Europe.


    What most people don’t know is, is that there are rail passes available for other countries that can help backpackers travel cheaply all over the world as well.

    Amtrak is the most popular series of railroads and buses in the United States. It provides travelers with unlimited travel for thirty days when a pass is purchased. Traveling to Alaska is possible via the Alaskan Railroad, although this trip is not typically included in a normal Amtrak pass. If you’re vacationing in Japan, you can buy rail passes for a 7, 14 or 21 days depending on your vacation plans. Vacationers can access almost every popularly traveled part of Japan through this intricate and well-traveled railway system. There are even Australia rail passes for travelers, to help them commute within the country more affordably. Since Australia is so large and the cities so far apart Rail Australia most commonly provides access to only western Australia cities.

    Purchasing a rail pass is a great way to save on transportation costs. You avoid the expenses of renting a car and the large expense of trying to purchase flights to travel longer distances. Most people enjoy traveling by bus or via the railway system. You are able to watch the countryside turn over, relax and enjoy your vacation knowing that you have saved money by traveling in such an efficient and user-friendly way. The next time you’re taking a vacation, think about traveling using a rail pass to save money.