Alaska Airlines from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Manzanillo / Costa Alegre

Oh, just before you go on, let's talk about your grand escape from good ol' Grand Junction to the paradisal Manzanillo/Costa Alegre. Yes, the quintessential small-town charm of Grand Junction is delightful, but there's truly nothing quite as refreshing as swapping rocky landscapes and apple festivals for the soft white beaches and turquoise waters of Costa Alegre. And the vessel of choice to embark on this magical metamorphosis? None other than the illustrious Alaska Airlines. Do hold your applause till the end.

Talk about flights, and Alaska Airlines may just have planted the first metaphorical flag on the moon. They are the maestros of the sky, with a symphony of options as varied as your mini pretzel flavors. Be it round-trip or one-way, business class or economy, they've got you royally covered. Or you could be real fancy and splurge on a premium economy ticket.

Perhaps you're wondering why I'm so obsessed with Alaska Airlines. Well, apart from its mesmerizing bears-on-the-tail logo, this airline has won the coveted 'Best in North America' for its services. Twice. Consecutive years. So, yes, funnel that disbelieving 'say what now?' into a slow, impressed whistle.

Unlike a magician, Alaska's secret isn't hidden up its sleeve or in an ostentatious top hat—it's out there for everyone to see. The crux of it is in their non-stop flights. Yes siree! You see, layover is a word Alaska firmly believes belongs to the dictionary of 'Things travelers don't want.' So, from Grand Junction to Manzanillo, expect to have your calendar cleared of any 'Catch the next flight' alerts.

You'd think that with all these benefits, flights with Alaska would be the airfare equivalent of the Hope Diamond. Well, think again. Cheap flights aren't something they're averse to. In fact, if you've got the patience of a fishing heron and don't mind the potential of a red-eye flight, you can snag some absolute last-minute flight deals. It's almost like they're playing this grand cosmic joke on those other airlines, providing such high-quality flights at these prices.

But wait, there's more. Like magicians pulling endless colorful handkerchiefs from their pockets, Alaska's mileage program pile on the surprises. Every time you fly, they literally pay you back! In this case, with a layer of additional perk sprinkles upon your frequent flyer ice cream cone.

And lest it's not ridiculously clear by now, Alaska isn't just 'good'—it's 'darn-tootin' fantastic.' But allow me to put a cherry on it with an interesting tidbit. Did you know that Alaska is the only state of the US that can be typed on a single row of a traditional English QWERTY keyboard? There you go. Enjoy that fantastic conversation-starter that will endear you to every co-passenger and flight attendant within earshot.

At the end of the day, nobody wants any interruption in their anticipation for the azure blue waters lapping at the golden sandy beaches of Costa Alegre. When you've exchanged your chunky winter boots for flip-flops, you don't want to worry about your flight schedule or airline reviews. You don't want to be rifling through colorful brochures, grimacing at the potentially intimidating flight cancellation policy.

From the Grand Junction Regional Airport to Manzanillo/Costa Alegre, prepping for the trip will be an exercise in excitement and anticipation, not in apprehension or stress. And Alaska Airlines ensures just that. So, buckle up and ready yourself for a fabulous airborne journey with an airline that doesn't just fly but soars above expectations.