Should we use a travel agent?
We are planning a trip to Alaska. Not going on a cruise. Flying to Anchorage and renting a car. Do we need to go through a travel agent to get the best prices for airfare? If not, how would I get the best price? We are going in late August to the beginning of Sept. Thanks.
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For this itinerary is best to do it on your own (if you're in the US). Travel agents seldom get good deals for domestic routes. I would give Kayak.com a go.
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Here is a link to a great web site. They give you two, three or four options for best airfares, depending on where you are going and what's available at the time. I've used them four or five times and invariably they beat dealing with the airlines directly. Just be careful as to the conditions. It's always advisable to get insurance just in case you have to cancel for medical reasons, particularly if you have family that may be ill (older parents) because if something happens to them and you cannot go you will be insured. If it's not an issue and you know that you will be going no matter what then never mind the insurance. http://www.travelzoo.com/?site=us
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I try to stay away from travel agents because I think that booking a flight in the comfort of your own home is the best. My favorite travel site is www.sidestep.com
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i not used a travel agent in yrs , i been mexico , india, portugal spain , to name a few i always found that if you dont mind booking up late , or even better very late , week before you fly you get very good deals , example normal flight to mexico from uk around 500 £ , i got mine for 215£ , i have used cheapestflight.co.uk , or com , and lastminute.com both sites can get you rooms as well if you want that , but i have found that "finding a room " can be a wonderful experience , and there some lil gems at real good prices if you just turn up i did see some one recommend kayak , not bad , but in my experience a lil pricey
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About Where can i find rental cars to travel
Where can i find rental cars to travel?
We are planning to drive to Anchorage, Alaska from Minnesota. We want to rent an economic car to drive there and back. Please help me!! if you give me a site that would be great! THANKS.
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carrentals.com - I got a really great deal with them. Try the travel sites... travelocity.com orbitz.com expedia.com hotels.com cheaptickets.com Or the car rental sites directly... enterprise.com alamo.com hertz.com
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Read my article on how to rent a cheap car. I recommend my former employer Alamo-National. You can pick it up in MN and drop it off in AK. Are you sure an economy car can get over the Continental Divide Mountain range? Will it have enough gears?
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We are planning to drive to Anchorage, Alaska from Minnesota. We want to rent an economic car to drive there and back. Please help me!! if you give me a site that would be great! THANKS.
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carrentals.com - I got a really great deal with them. Try the travel sites... travelocity.com orbitz.com expedia.com hotels.com cheaptickets.com Or the car rental sites directly... enterprise.com alamo.com hertz.com
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Read my article on how to rent a cheap car. I recommend my former employer Alamo-National. You can pick it up in MN and drop it off in AK. Are you sure an economy car can get over the Continental Divide Mountain range? Will it have enough gears?
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traveling the Alcan from Haines Ak, to Anchorage Ak?
Getting ready to drive from Haines to Anchorage (mid April), what type of road conditions should I expect and also how many places are there to fuel and stay along the way? Yahoo maps states 14 hours of drive time, is this accurate?
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I rode from Haines to Fairbanks in June, not sure of the weather in April. Roads are paved all the way but you may hit construction zones where you have to drive on dirt for 10 miles or so. Get a copy of the Milepost, it details all the roads you will need, where to find services, etc. http://www.themilepost.com Also available at Amazon and other bookstores. Have a fun trip.
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Travel time to Anchorage is going to be closer to 16 hours. Roads will be good, gonna have a bit of snow but not bad temps will still be below freezing in the early am, but daytime will be quite nice. Top off the tank in Haines Junction, then you should be good to Tok, AK. Plenty of fuel stops along the way. Tok, Mendelatna, Gakona, GlennAllen, Eureka, Palmer. Nothing to worry about and it is a one day drive but start early. Camai
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Getting ready to drive from Haines to Anchorage (mid April), what type of road conditions should I expect and also how many places are there to fuel and stay along the way? Yahoo maps states 14 hours of drive time, is this accurate?
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I rode from Haines to Fairbanks in June, not sure of the weather in April. Roads are paved all the way but you may hit construction zones where you have to drive on dirt for 10 miles or so. Get a copy of the Milepost, it details all the roads you will need, where to find services, etc. http://www.themilepost.com Also available at Amazon and other bookstores. Have a fun trip.
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Travel time to Anchorage is going to be closer to 16 hours. Roads will be good, gonna have a bit of snow but not bad temps will still be below freezing in the early am, but daytime will be quite nice. Top off the tank in Haines Junction, then you should be good to Tok, AK. Plenty of fuel stops along the way. Tok, Mendelatna, Gakona, GlennAllen, Eureka, Palmer. Nothing to worry about and it is a one day drive but start early. Camai
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Is there a travel information office for the USA in London?
I am looking for a USA travel information centre in London to pick up some brochures, especially around Alaska - especially brochures and maps on Talkeetna, Denali and Anchorage and National Parks in Alaska.
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That information usually comes from state governments not the federal government. Go to the State of Alaska web site and request info. They will send it to you. http://www.travelalaska.com/ This form is for international visitors: https://secure.travelalaska.com/Planner_International.aspx?code=
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See site below for phone numbers for places that have u.S. tourism info on specific areas.
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I am looking for a USA travel information centre in London to pick up some brochures, especially around Alaska - especially brochures and maps on Talkeetna, Denali and Anchorage and National Parks in Alaska.
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That information usually comes from state governments not the federal government. Go to the State of Alaska web site and request info. They will send it to you. http://www.travelalaska.com/ This form is for international visitors: https://secure.travelalaska.com/Planner_International.aspx?code=
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See site below for phone numbers for places that have u.S. tourism info on specific areas.
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About I am traveling to Anchorage to watch the 2008 Iditarod start. Tips..suggestions? This is my first Alaska Trip
I am traveling to Anchorage to watch the 2008 Iditarod start. Tips..suggestions? This is my first Alaska Trip!
I would love suggestion on the best hotel to stay at...what activities are going on leading up to the start of the race...I will only be in Anchorage from Feb. 28th-March 2nd. I would like to do some sightseeing on Friday Feb 29th. I need suggestions...
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The Iditarod actually has two starts: the ceremonial start in Anchorage, and the official start (usually) in Wasilla. Wasilla is located about 40 miles by highway north of Anchorage. The ceremonial start takes place on 4th Avenue downtown. There are several hotels downtown. The Hilton Hotel is located on 3rd Avenue, the Sheraton Hotel is located on 6th Avenue, and the Marriott Hotel is located on 7th or 8th Avenue. Additionally, there's the Captain Cook Hotel on 4th Avenue. All of these are high quality hotels. As for sightseeing, I'm not sure what you'd like to do, or if you'll have a rental car, so I would consider contacting the Anchorage Convention and Vistors Bureau. (http://www.anchorage.net) They have information for you and you can decide what you would like to do.
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Root for Jeff King for me. All I can say about Anchorage this time of year is to dress warm and root for Jeff King.
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The restart (the real start) of the race will be in Willow. There is shuttle service from Wasilla High, Wasilla Middle School & Houston High to the Willow starting line due to parking issues in Willow.
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I would love suggestion on the best hotel to stay at...what activities are going on leading up to the start of the race...I will only be in Anchorage from Feb. 28th-March 2nd. I would like to do some sightseeing on Friday Feb 29th. I need suggestions...
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The Iditarod actually has two starts: the ceremonial start in Anchorage, and the official start (usually) in Wasilla. Wasilla is located about 40 miles by highway north of Anchorage. The ceremonial start takes place on 4th Avenue downtown. There are several hotels downtown. The Hilton Hotel is located on 3rd Avenue, the Sheraton Hotel is located on 6th Avenue, and the Marriott Hotel is located on 7th or 8th Avenue. Additionally, there's the Captain Cook Hotel on 4th Avenue. All of these are high quality hotels. As for sightseeing, I'm not sure what you'd like to do, or if you'll have a rental car, so I would consider contacting the Anchorage Convention and Vistors Bureau. (http://www.anchorage.net) They have information for you and you can decide what you would like to do.
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Root for Jeff King for me. All I can say about Anchorage this time of year is to dress warm and root for Jeff King.
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The restart (the real start) of the race will be in Willow. There is shuttle service from Wasilla High, Wasilla Middle School & Houston High to the Willow starting line due to parking issues in Willow.
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