Alaska Airlines from Guadalajara to Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport

If you've found yourself thinking, 'I need a holiday,' as you stare at your work computer, you're definitely not alone. And if you're dreaming of outer space but your budget confines you to, well, planet Earth, why not head off to the state of Alaska Vía Guadalajara? We know what you're thinking: Space? What's this got to do with Alaska? Interesante, did you know that Alaska has over one hundred thousand glaciers? That's space-worthy surreal and you don't even have to leave the comfort of our atmosphere! But what's with the sudden Spanish lesson? Read on, amigo, as the plot (and the flight path) thickens...

Now, brace for shock: as it turns out, there's no direct flight from Guadalajara to the dauntingly-named Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport. The next best option is a refreshing layover in Dallas. I mean, who doesn't appreciate variety? You score multicultural immersion points without even trying! As the saying goes - or does it? - "There are no problems, only opportunities for additional frequent flyer miles."

With such an appealing mileage program, you'd be jetting off to Dallas as a Guadalajara native and landing in Little Rock with boots spurs, a Texan drawl and new-found line dancing skills – all before your connecting flight to picturesque Alaska. The beauty of round-trip flights is that you could repeat this cultural rinse-process on your way back. If you time it right, you may even score those irresistible last-minute flight deals.

Ah, don’t get us started on the in-flight services. Imagine relaxing in plush seats while you hurtle through the stratosphere at hundreds of miles per hour. You'll be sipping margaritas on your departure from Guadalajara, converting to sweet iced tea over Dallas, and finally, settling down with a rustic craft ale as you make your way to the frosty brilliance of Alaska. Now, if you're verbally articulating your thoughts (no judgement, we all do), you're probably saying, "They had me at margaritas."

Equally enchanting is Alaska Airlines' generous baggage allowance. Feel like carrying that sombrero on board? Go right ahead. And you can pack up your Stetson and cowboy boots on the way back too! Your earlier doubts on why you'd be flying via Dallas, are probably cleared now, aren’t they? See, there’s method in the flight path madness.

Oh, but the perks of this trip are just warming up. Longer flight duration means more in-flight reprieve. No 3D website airline reviews can beat the gripping saga of a real-life aerial soap opera. From doe-eyed romances between strangers to toddlers asserting their 'right to cry', you're guaranteed superb in-flight entertainment on your way to Alaska.

But let's circle back to the whole Alaska-space connection. You'll land in the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport feeling like an astronaut entering a different orbit. Now, you could rent an Igloo – yes, they're up for grabs – roll around in mounds of snow, or chase the Northern Lights. After all, space is not the only hunting ground for stunning nebulae. And there are fewer aliens to deal with here. We think.

So why not seize this opportunity? A round trip, with a whirlwind tour of Dallas, and an unforgettable adventure in Alaska. It's not just a flight – it's the best time to book an out-of-this-world experience. And as we've already established, Alaska is kind of like another planet - but friendlier and with better beer. Safe travels, or should we say, safe voyages, space cadet!