Scott McMurren
Alaska Dispatch News
Anchorage, AK, United States
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As you prepare for winter travel, consider these tips and gadgets for smooth flights
Flying can be stressful. But there are a lot of things you can do in advance — and items you can pack in your carry-on — to help smooth out the rough edges. → Read More
Low airfares make this an easy year for travel resolutions
Scott McMurren: For travelers, the resolution is easy: “travel more.” Still, some of us get lost in the weeds. → Read More
Traveling over the holidays? Here are a few tips to keep you sane.
Scott McMurren: Checking bags, changing itineraries, lines and when you should get to the airport -- get ready for the busiest travel season of the year. → Read More
Travel hacks for airline mileage plans and credit cards
Scott McMurren: The three magic words in travel hacking are earn and burn. → Read More
Looking for a nice hotel in Seattle? Here are some suggestions.
Scott McMurren: Frequent travelers to Seattle tend to latch on to one or two favorite places, based on proximity to attractions, good restaurants or both. → Read More
Think the cheap plane tickets disappear after the PFD sales? Think again.
If you’re traveling from Anchorage or Fairbanks, you may notice fares have gone down due to competition between Alaska Airlines and Delta. → Read More
Check out this year's PFD deals on airfare
On top of the PFD deals, airlines are dropping their fares to undercut the competition. So plan your vacation now — while the airlines still are mad at one another. → Read More
Tagging along with an insider will leave you amazed with Southeast Alaska all over again
Each community is different and reveals its secrets in its own fashion. → Read More
PFD deals aren't here yet, but here is some cheap airfare in the meantime
Travel: Just as the leaves start to fall from the trees, airfare prices fall as well. Not all prices, mind you. → Read More
Now is the time to score deals on wildlife tours, Alaska lodges and more
With crowds thinning, now is the time that travel companies discount some of their hotels and activities. → Read More
In Kamchatka, Russia, many adventures begin the same way: in a chopper
It’s hard to overstate the importance of a helicopter when you’re an adventure travel fan, especially in Kamchatka, Russia. → Read More
For a tropical getaway that's off the beaten path, head to the Cook Islands
Each island is very different from the other — offering its own surprises for travelers. → Read More
No such thing as a free lunch
One note of caution that many a travel freebie-lover has learned: the big print giveth and the fine print taketh away. → Read More
Summer flight deals out of Alaska; Anchorage airport gets some new upgrades
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport gets a new lounge, restaurant and kids library (kind of). → Read More
Palaces, pastries and visions of empire in Vienna
No visitor to Vienna can escape the outsized influence of Emperor Franz Joseph I. There are palaces, buildings and monuments everywhere. → Read More
Go rustic or go luxurious
Denali is big. Really big. But you can pick and choose which one works best for you. → Read More
Alaska Air, Delta, American
Call it poker, Monopoly or “Let’s Make a Deal,” everybody gets excited about the gamification of travel. → Read More
Beauty and history at a bargain in Prague
Visitors to Prague will find cultural riches available at a wonderful exchange rate. → Read More
Pay to skip to the front of the airport security line? It works
It’s now full-speed ahead into the busy travel season. Planes are filled to the brim, airports are more crowded and tempers are short. Travelers of all stripes (business, vacation or family travel) are looking for strategies to make their trips go smoothly. What about the TSA? Love them or loathe them, they are smack in … Continue reading Pay to skip to the front of the airport security line? It… → Read More
Airfares are going up for summer
Airfares go down and airfares go up. And as summer approaches, most fares are going up. Some of the upward drift can be attributed to the spike in traffic as tourists flock north to gaze at our mountains and enjoy our hospitality. Part of the price-shifting, though, is a function of how Delta and Alaska are … Continue reading Airfares are going up for summer — here’s how to find the deals → Read More