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Jennie discusses different ways of booking shore excursions in Alaska cruise ports and the benefits and downsides of each.

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Jennie is joined by small Alaska business owners Kierre Childers and Mandy Garcia to spill the tea about how things work behind the scenes at a small locally owned tour company and how it works when you book through an online travel agency (TripAdvisor or Expedia, for example).

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Authentic Alaska - Jennie and Jay's small group tour in June 2026

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Jennie talks about the last round of discounts for podcast listeners for 2026 Alaska travel.

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Salted Roots Basecamp (Anchorage) save 10% with code PODCAST

Alaskan Sights and Bites (Anchorage) save 10% with code AKUNCOVERED

Rust's Flying Service (Anchorage) save 10% with code alaskauncovered

Greatland Adventures (Anchorage and Fairbanks) save 10% with code alaskauncovered10

Sunny Cove Kayaking (Seward) save 5% no code needed with this link

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Stan Stephens Glacier and Wildlife Cruises (Valdez) save 10% with code akuncovered

Kennicott Wilderness Guides (McCarthy) save 5% with code Uncovered

BlueWater BaseCamp (Eklutna) save 5% no code needed with this link

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Northern Epics (Denali Hiking) save 10% with code TOPLEFT

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Jennie runs through the discounts for Southeast Alaska.

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Glacier Bay Lodge Code: ALASKAPOD (10% discount)

Glacier Bay Day Boat Tour Code: 3K5MM (10% discount)

Breathe Alaska Code: podcast (10% discount)

Above and Beyond Alaska Code: juneauuncovered (10% discount)

Juneau Lighthouse Tours (whale watching) Code: alaskauncovered (10% discount)

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Jennie runs through the discounts and a couple of favorites to take advantage of planning your 2026 trip (part 1 of 3).

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Park Connection Motorcoach - code: alaskauncovered (5% discount)

GoNorth Car and RV Rental - code: GONOA (mileage package)

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Jennie talks about the most important things to consider for your 2026 Alaska trip that you're planning on your own.

This episode is sponsored by the Alaska TourSaver! One lucky listener who leaves a review for the podcast on any platform by midnight Pacific time on December 31st will be entered to win a 2026 TourSaver! EMAIL A SCREENSHOT OF YOUR REVIEW to jen@ordinary-adventures.com

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Jennie discusses the decision about whether to cruise to Alaska or travel on your own.

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