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Jack Sprat’s in Girdwood, Alaska

If you go to Anchorage, it is worth the trip to Girdwood.  Besides it being scenic (more on that later!), it is also delicious.  The Hotel Alyeska is nearby with direct access to Seven Glaciers.  But I still dream about Jack Sprat’s. Was Jack Sprat’s a culinary cornucopia of courses?  …

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Planning a Mileage Run

How do you make the most out things like going for US Airways Trial Preferred Status, or the Triple EQMs people like Keri got? We don’t have a magic ball that shows us where the fares are.  Unless you count The Flight Deal, in which case–we do! I’m using US …

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Strange Travel News

It’s been an odd news day in the travel world. Here are some highlights: A young boy snuck into the airport, past security, and onto a Las Vegas-bound plane–all without a ticket. (Of course, the TSA is already contemplating changes because of this. Their concern was making sure the public …

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Sipping Your Way Through Epcot

One of the most fun things for me in Epcot is trying the food and beverages in the different countries.  Keri and I went wine tasting through the different countries, and my sister and I decided to take a different tack.  We attempted to go through each country drinking what …

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Flying By the Seat of Your Pants

The one thing I really love about miles is how flexible it makes travel. Last month, my ice skating coach of ~15 years passed away, and I was trying to get funeral and service information.  I found out the service by the other figure skaters was in a few hours. …

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