Leavenworth in spring
Washington State ranks second in production of wine in the United States next only to the home state of Napa Valley. And what better way to support and experience these wines other than The 10th Annual Leavenworth Wine Walk. Read the rest of this entry »
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In the Pacific Northwest, an area with a reputation for living under a rain cloud, we roll out the red carpet whenever the Sun comes to town and that time is now! In celebration of catching a few extra rays in the coming months, Clipper Vacations is offering fabulous deals on 1 and 2 night getaways in both Victoria, BC and Seattle as part of out Here Comes the Sun Sale! Read the rest of this entry »
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The Exhibition Hall at the Chihuly Garden and Glass/Photo: Chihuly Garden and Glass
This is looking like an exciting summer for Seattle with the addition of two amazing new tourist attractions: Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle Center right under the Space Needle and a giant Ferris Wheel on the waterfront at Pier 57, close to the Clipper Terminal, the cruise terminal, the Seattle Aquarium and Pike Place Market!
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Savor Seattle Gourmet Food Tour (another great way to learn about Seattle restaurants) at Andaluca
Seattle Restaurant Week is back! Every April and October, Seattle restaurants come together to thank their clientele by offering a three course dinner for $28 (includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert) and some locations are also offering a $15 three course lunch menu. Over 100 restaurants are participating in this April’s Seattle Restaurant Week which is happening April 8-12 and 15-19. This is the perfect opportunity to get a great deal on unique menus to get a taste of what these restaurants are all about. For locals and visitors, this is a chance to try some of Seattle’s legendary restaurants at a very affordable price. Read the rest of this entry »
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Our first Gray Whale Watching tour of the year is this Saturday, so I thought I would share with you some photos our staff has taken on previous trips. The tour is a really great deal and fun for families. It departs from downtown Seattle most Saturdays and Sundays in March through May and heads towards Coupeville, Washington. On this daytrip you will get to spend time searching for Gray Whales as well as a couple of hours to explore Coupeville. You can learn more about Gray Whale Watching from Seattle on the Clipper Vacations website.
The tail of a Gray Whale spotted on one of the Clipper Vacations Gray Whale Watching Tours.
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Warm 106.9 Teddy Bear Patrol donation bin in the Clipper Terminal
When you were a child, did you have a favorite stuffed animal that you reached for when you were going through a hard time? Each year, the Warm 106.9 Teddy Bear Patrol delivers more than 10,000 bears to hospitals, police, fire departments and other organizations where children might find themselves in a scary situation and a teddy bear would provide much needed comfort. Volunteers at the Providence Hospice & Home Care of Snohomish County decorate 100 of them especially for Camp Erin Everett. Children at the camp have lost a loved one and are given a decorated bear to comfort them.
From March 1-31, when you donate a bear at the Clipper Terminal, you will receive a coupon for a free meal onboard the Victoria Clipper! You will receive one meal coupon per bear. The coupon doesn’t expire and you don’t need a reservation to get the coupon, so help out a child in need and have a free meal on your next Victoria Clipper trip. We are accepting donations of teddy bears in new condition no larger than 12” from March 1-31. The Clipper Terminal is located at 2701 Alaskan Way, Pier 69 on the Seattle Waterfront and is open from 6:30am-8pm every day.
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The Holiday Inn Express and Suites Seattle City Center
Seattle and Victoria are both affordable destinations with plenty of kid friendly events, making the Pacific Northwest a perfect destination for families. However, it can be tough to decide which hotel in Seattle or Victoria is going to best fit your needs. I’ve put together a list of some of the family friendly hotels in Victoria, BC and Seattle and some of their features to help you decide for your next family vacation! Read the rest of this entry »
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This coming weekend the Washington seaside town of Langley on Whidbey Island hosts our favorite gathering of armature sleuths for their annual Langley Murder Mystery Weekend. Each year, the whole town gets into character playing out a brand new storyline written by local authors and riddled with clues so that you can play along as if you are in a real-life game of clue. Participants this year will be parsed with the task of uncovering who in the town has a case of gold fever – leading to them to commit murder “In Cold Mud.” Read the rest of this entry »
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Alki Beach in Seattle on a sunny day. (Photo by Joe Mabel) via Wikimedia Commons
Seattle is having beautiful spring-like weather this week and the sun and warmer temperatures are making me excited for some great spring events coming up in Victoria, Seattle, Vancouver and Portland. Here is my round-up of some spring things to do in the Pacific Northwest:
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The thing with Valentine’s Day is that everyone has their own idea of romance and the way we like to celebrate is very different from couple to couple. What doesn’t vary is that we all like to feel appreciated by our spouse, partner, boyfriend, girlfriend, or significant other and there are many ways to show that you care. To add a little extra special touch this year, surprise them with a getaway that really reflects who they are, what they love and that thing they just wouldn’t splurge on for themselves. With travel, whether it is just a daytrip or a weekend getaway, you also get the added bonus of some extra quality time together. Read the rest of this entry »
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