Archive for the category "seattle"

Seattle Overnight Getaway with Pineapple Hospitality

January 6th, 2012 @ 10:44am by Rebecca Bollwitt
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Over the last year I spent more time in Seattle than I had before, at any point in my life. I went past Bellis Fair, over the Chuckanut, beyond the Tulip Festival, to the stands at Safeco, up the Space Needle, around the EMP, above and below Pike Place Market, and shopped til I dropped. [...]

Amtrak Train to Seattle from Vancouver

December 6th, 2011 @ 2:21pm by Rebecca Bollwitt
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For years I’ve been hearing about how wonderful the train trip is from Vancouver to Seattle. 4 hours straight across the border, coastline the majority of the way, free WiFi, and no worries. I experienced the journey myself just a few days ago and aside from the early departure and a few delays with the [...]

Holiday Tea at Fairmont Olympic Seattle

December 1st, 2011 @ 3:13pm by Rebecca Bollwitt
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Afternoon tea at the Fairmont is a tradition in many cities along the coast. You can sit in a regal tea room at the Empress in Victoria, enjoy scones before your flight at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport, and I’ve recent experienced a special holiday treat at the Fairmont Olympic in Seattle. Holiday Tea is hosted [...]

The Maxwell Hotel Seattle

November 8th, 2011 @ 1:20pm by Rebecca Bollwitt
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With a strong Canadian dollar, despite long waits at the border, Vancouverites love to spend time south of the border. Shopping at outlet malls, professional sports games, hitting the slopes, and more shopping are main draws between the two rainy Pacific Northwest cities. Over the last few years, John and I have enjoyed Seattle together, [...]

Pike Place Market in Seattle

November 5th, 2011 @ 11:45am by Rebecca Bollwitt
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Seattle’s Pike Place Market is not only an icon, it’s an attraction that draws over 10 million visitors each year as well as locals who are fortunate enough to have so much fresh fish and produce at their fingertips. I met up with Ben Franz-Knight, Executive Director of the Pike Place Market Preservation & Development [...]

Marco Polo Tours: Tulalip, Seattle, Cruise to Vancouver

September 27th, 2011 @ 10:00am by Jennifer Miles
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A few weeks ago when my close friend Christina called me up to tell me about a deal she had found on on the Travel Best Bets website for a trip to Seattle and back, I was quick to jump on board. This past weekend we made our way bright and early to Richmond Centre [...]

ART Restaurant at Four Seasons Seattle

April 21st, 2011 @ 12:13pm by Rebecca Bollwitt
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John and I recently treated ourselves to a quick trip South of the border to enjoy a little retail therapy, the tulip festival, and a Mariners game. Thanks to recommendations from my Twitter followers, we ended up staying at the Four Seasons Seattle. The hotel invited us down to ART Restaurant for dinner and three [...]

Ride to Conquer Cancer 2009

June 18th, 2009 @ 11:44am by Rebecca Bollwitt
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This weekend thousands will set out on their bikes in support of the Ride to Conquer Cancer. For months participants have been training to ride from Vancouver to Seattle while raising funds for the BC Cancer Foundation. The Ride kicks off with an official opening ceremony this Saturday at 7:00am in the Guildford Town Centre [...]