Deirdre started working in Web and Marketing Support for Clipper Vacations in July 2011. In addition to writing blogs about the Pacific Northwest/British Columbia, Deirdre enjoys drinking coffee, day hikes, live music and learning about the latest web/graphic design technology!
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 »
Tags: five star restaurant, Seattle dining, seattle food, seattle restaurant week, seattle travel, tom douglas
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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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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Chinese New Year celebration in Seattle's Chinatown International District. Joe Mabel/Flickr Creative Commons
The Year of the Dragon begins January 23, 2012 and the Pacific Northwest is ready to celebrate! Chinese New Year celebrates the new lunar year, which is based off of the cycles of the moon. Most Chinese New Year celebrations in Western culture feature lion and dragon dances and parades as well as lantern festivals. The celebration is 15 days long, this year from January 23-February 6 and throughout the Pacific Northwest, public events will be taking place to celebrate the start of the Year of the Dragon! Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: chinatown, chinese new year, Chinese new year festival, chinese new years festivals, lantern, lunar new year, Portland Chinese New Year, Seattle Chinese New Year, Vancouver Chinese New Year, Victoria BC Chinese New Year, year of the dragon
Photo courtesy of the Victoria Tea Festival
Are you a tea drinker? Have you always wanted to try a different tea than your usual variety but didn’t want to pay for a whole box to find out? Have you been hearing about the health benefits of tea and want to learn more? The Victoria Tea Festival is North America’s Largest Tea Exhibition, happening February 18 & 19 at the Crystal Gardens. Over 40 exhibitors will be there with samples of tea and every tea product imaginable. A 2-day pass is only $20 with proceeds going to Camosun College Child Care Services. Read the rest of this entry »
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I’m always keeping an eye out for happenings in all of Clipper Vacations destinations to keep our Northwest Events calendar up to date. This week I found out about some interesting things happening in Vancouver, BC and Portland that I thought I would share!
• If you’re looking for an alternative way to celebrate the holidays, Inside Vancouver blogs about the Top 5 Rock and Alternative Holiday Music Concerts in Vancouver
• Apparently a black bear came into downtown Vancouver on a garbage truck this week. Watch the video. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Amtrak, amtrak cascades, BC, bear in vancouver, overnight vacation, pacific northwest vacation, Portland, portland holidate, time lapse video, Travel Vancouver BC, vacation package, Vancouver
Mark Runyan (www.Broadway.me) via flickr creative commons
How often do you get a chance to see a Broadway play in Victoria, BC? Since New York City is so far away, probably not very often, but if you like musicals, musical theater or are a fan of ABBA music or the television show Glee and want to see the action for yourself, I have good news for you: Mamma Mia! is coming to the Royal Theatre next summer on their North American Tour! The show is very limited with only 8 performances and is expected to sell out as soon as next month, so get your tickets soon! Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: abba, BC, broadway, mamma mia!, mcpherson playhouse, musical, musical theater, musical theatre, north american tour, play, royal theatre, summer 2012, the mac, theater, theatre, Travel Victoria, victoria bc
Whistler is one of my favorite places I have ever been to. So far, I’ve been their twice and the second time was as awesome as the first. This means I am very excited to let you know that Clipper Vacations is selling Whistler two day lift tickets this year in addition to our Whistler Overnight Packages. If you don’t know very much about Whistler, let me tell you a few of the things that I love about it.
Photo: Duncan Rawlinson/Icon Photography School
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