Alaska Airlines from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Victoria

Going from hinting-at-cold Iowa to perpetually-freezing-your-jowls-off Alaska brings a sense of adventure. It's akin to abandoning your cozy suburban confines to embark upon something akin to a Lewis and Clark-esque expedition. Only, in this case, your faithful canine is a Boeing 737 and your expedition route is one curated by those jolly folks at Alaska Airlines.

If you’re pining for far-off northern shores with the bluish hue of glacial ice sparkling beneath endless summer sunsets while you're stuck sitting on your porch swing in the homey yet stifling confines of Cedar Rapids, then hey, we’ve got some flight deals that slash the boredom out of your life – and all at Alaska's, still impressive, temperature lows!

It seems that many have traded their beloved hay stacks and local breweries for the icy wilderness, making the Eastern Iowa Airport to Victoria (via Seattle, because direct flights to Victoria are apparently only for those with private jets and monarchy connections) route almost as popular as a neighborhood garage sale. Not quite bustling, but good to see that the spirit of exploration is alive and kicking in the heartland.

The one-way trip doesn't make sense. Admit it; who would want to go to Victoria and not return? Unless you're seeking asylum. Or are running from your mother-in-law. All jokes aside, a round-trip ticket is your best bet. Unless you have a lot of money to splurge – in which case, you'd have probably booked a first-class ticket already.

Ensuring you don't turn into a popsicle upon arrival, Alaska Airlines kindly provides in-flight services that are on par with a 5-star hotel. Well, at least as close as you can get at 35,000 feet. A piping hot cup of Starbucks coffee and a generously sized bag of those cheddar and pepper snack mix bags that make you question portion sizes - just the perfect way to make your journey swoon-worthy.

Frequent flyer? Oh, sweet child, Alaska Airlines' mileage program is spectacular! With enough dedication and a non-stop travel lifestyle, you might earn enough miles to buy... well, your own Boeing 737! Joking, of course, but it's nice to imagine, isn't it?

On a more informational note, did you know that Alaska is the only state in America that can be typed on one row of a traditional English QWERTY keyboard? Astonishing, perhaps more astonishing than the fact that the golden heart city, Fairbanks, experiences continuous daylight from May to July. Who knew?

If you were fancying a red-eye flight, do reconsider. They're romantically named for the sleep-deprived, bloodshot eyes of their passengers who bemoan their decision to book a red-eye even more than they bemoan the absence of in-flight foot massages. If you're a vampire, a creature of the night, or a hardcore insomniac – by all means, proceed, but for the rest of us who value our circadian rhythms and sanity, a good old daylight flight is the way to go.

Here’s a hot tip for getting the best bang for your buck- the best time to book your tickets from Iowa to Victoria is typically 3 weeks in advance. Not too early to be an over-zealous beaver but not so late that you land yourself in the scheming clutches of the wildly fluctuating airfare.

Admittedly, the flights aren't extraordinarily long, but if you are the impatient kind, consider splurging a little on the business class seats where the legroom is about as vast as the Arctic plains and the wine flows as freely as the Yukon River itself. For the more financially prudent, the economy class offers its own fine selection of brag-worthy comforts.

So, dear reader, lace up your hiking boots, stock up on those thermals, and get ready for your hearty Alaskan adventure filled with tales of survival and countless Instagrammable moments. Enjoy the thrill of flying and the petty joy of turning airplane mode on for real.