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2012 Seattle Boat Show & Boats Afloat Show

January 20, 2012 in Festivals & Events, Travel Deals, Travel Seattle by Matt | No comments

Seattle Boat Show 2012 Century Link Field

Inside the Seattle Boat Show at Century Link (formerly known as Qwest Field)

I have always thought that the Seattle Boat Show falls at the perfect time of year. The end of January when winter is at its peak and it feels like there is no end in sight, heading to the Boat Show is a great way to take your mind off of winter. I think that given the recent winter storm that hit the Pacific Northwest, spending a day thinking about a summer on the water sounds especially enticing! Read the rest of this entry »

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Black Friday, Tree Lighting & Christmas Ships in Seattle

October 25, 2011 in Travel Deals, Travel Seattle by Deirdre | No comments

United States Thanksgiving is probably not all that exciting for those in Canada (unless you have family in the US), however the day after is something that’s great for pretty much everyone who has to get some holiday shopping done: Black Friday! The day after Thanksgiving is the biggest shopping day of the year in the United States and retailers have amazing deals-especially for those who are willing to get up early!

Westlake Tree Lighting

Westlake Tree Lighting courtesy of flickr's mtcarlson

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Clipper’s Big, Colorful Sale: The Best Deals on Fall & Winter Northwest Travel

September 9, 2011 in Clipper News, Promotions, Travel Deals, Travel Seattle, Travel Victoria by Melissa | No comments

Victoria, BC can be at its most charming during the cooler months and there are so many reasons to go! Just as the air gets crisp in early fall, the timing is right to check out the area’s many cideries. A little later in October, celebrate the spookier side of the season with a Haunted Victoria Tour. You also have until October 31, to try a ziplining adventure including the very adventurous night zip. If your vacation style is more low-key, Victoria hosts two amazing Afternoon Teas; at the Empress Hotel and at Butchart Gardens. Either will keep you toasty. Read the rest of this entry »

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$49 San Juan Whale Watching Kick Off

May 16, 2011 in Day Trippers, Promotions, Travel Deals, Whale Watching by Melissa | No comments

San Juan Whale Watching from SeattleClipper’s first Orca Whale Watching trip of the season on the Victoria Clipper III is next weekend and we are really anxious to see what are favorite residents are up to from pods J, K and L and maybe spot some new visitors. To celebrate the start of the season, Clipper is offering day trips from Seattle to the San Juans including a 2.5 hour whale and sealife search for only $49 per adult plus kids FREE Monday-Thursday, May 23-June 30.

In previous years, there has been a 96% rate of whale sightings and as always, a naturalist is on board to guide you on your excursion and answer any questions you may have about the Puget Sound’s sealife. You will also receive a full color informational guidebook and you’ll want to keep that handy for your stopover in Friday Harbor when you are searching for things to do.

San Juan hotel packages are also available in conjunction with this offer plus additional tours. For more information on this limited time offer and to book, please visit http://www.clippervacations.com/san_juan_islands/.

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Romance Roundup: Your Clipper Vacations Valentine Getaway Guide

January 28, 2011 in Festivals & Events, Travel Deals, Travel Victoria, Victoria BC Hotels by Melissa | No comments

Victoria BC Romance PackagesHow do you REALLY impress your Valentine? How about whisking them away on a boat where they can sit back and relax as they enjoy a champagne breakfast in their seat and travel scenic waters bound for a foreign land and a weekend of luxurious special treats? Sounds fantastic to me! Clipper Vacations offers a variety of Spa and Romance Packages in the intrinsically romantic Victoria, BC that will have you and your Valentine strolling the streets of this uniquely Victorian city hand-in-hand. Choose from overnight getaways at one of our many luxurious hotels that include everything from a bottle of bubbly awaiting your arrival in your hotel room and breakfast in bed to the more elaborate spa packages.

Here are some of my top romantic getaway packages picks:

Best Deal: Hotel Grand Pacific Romance Package – Stay at a 4-Star Victoria, BC hotel for a special rate through February. You’ll arrive in Victoria’s Inner Harbour on the Victoria Clipper where you can head to your hotel room that has romantic treats awaiting your arrival including bubbly, chocolates, and a Lush Bathbomb. You can order breakfast-in-bed the next morning.

Best View: Inn at Laurel Point Romance Package – Every room at the Inn at Laurel Point has a view overlooking Victoria’s charming and beautiful Inner Harbour. Romantic touches in this package include a bottle of sparkling wine accompanied by a decadent chocolate surprise delivered to your room, a Bath Experience Basket filled with Aveda and Molton Brown products and a rose petal turn-down. In the morning, continue to relax with breakfast in bed and a late check out.

Most Decadent: Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Empress – Stay in Victoria’s princess of hotels— the historic Fairmont Empress where you can get pampered at Willow Stream Spa with your choice of 2 60-minute spa treatments. The next morning, enjoy a delectable breakfast in the Empress Dining Room.

Most Romantic: The Oswego “O” Celebration Romance Package – This Romance Package includes a 30 minute Horse and Carriage Ride through downtown Victoria and a stay in the chic and modern Oswego Hotel with many other added treats including a late 2:00 pm checkout the next day.

Find more Spa and Romance package ideas at the Clipper Vacations website by clicking here or call 800-888-2535 to customize your getaway.

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Holiday Deals: Victoria’s Hotel Grand Pacific Package Sale

December 16, 2010 in Promotions, Travel Deals, Victoria BC Hotels by Melissa | No comments

Victoria Festival of Trees, Butchart Garden’s Holiday Lights, Surprising your Valentine, Victoria Symphony, Carol Tea at the Empress, Gingerbread Houses, Victoria Harbour Ferry Santa Ballet, Free Horse-Drawn Trolley Rides…

Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria BC

The Hotel Grand Pacific located on Victoria's Inner Harbour

There are so many reasons to visit Victoria, BC while she is decked out for the Holiday’s in her winter splendor, but a REALLY good reason is that from now through February 28, you can book a Victoria, BC package including 1 night at the luxurious 4-Star Hotel Grand Pacific and round trip Victoria Clipper ferry from only $115 pp/do. The Hotel Grand Pacific is a beautiful, modern Victoria hotel that is located in the heart of Victoria along the scenic Inner Harbour. You will only have to step out the front door of the hotel to reach many of Victoria’s fine restaurants, shopping and attractions.

If you are looking to surprise someone special with a Hotel Grand Pacific getaway for the Holiday’s or a Valentine treat, consider adding on Hotel Grand Pacific Romance Package to your stay which includes all the extra little touches that will make them feel special like sparkling wine in your room upon arrival, a Lush Bath Bomb and breakfast in bed.

This Holiday Season, 4-Star getaways are only a boat ride away so jump onboard today!

Hotel Grand Pacific Special details:

  • Packages are from $115 and prices are per person, double occupancy
  • Must book and travel before February 28, 2011
  • Round trip Victoria Clipper from Seattle to Victoria, 1 night stay at the Hotel Grand Pacific and all applicable taxes are included
  • Additional nights are available
  • A Romance Package add-on is available for $165 per room
  • Book online or call 800-888-2535

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Holiday Sale: 2 for 1 Deals & Gift Certificate Bonuses

November 11, 2010 in Promotions, Travel Deals, Travel Seattle, Travel Victoria by Melissa | No comments

Whether you are looking for a little Holiday getaway for yourself or just the perfect gift for someone special, Clipper Vacations has you covered this Holiday season with two SUPER offers:

Seattle and Victoria 2 for 1 Sale2 for 1 Victoria or Seattle Super Sale (click for details) - Book a Victoria or Seattle overnight Victoria Clipper package November 10-20, 2010 for travel by December 31, 2010 and you will receive a certificate good for 2 for 1 travel on the Victoria Clipper in 2011 or give it as a gift. This is a fabulous value!

  • Experience Victoria’s Holiday spirit with gorgeous displays like Butchart Gardens Holiday Lights, parades, festivals, traditional tea ceremonies, unique holiday shopping and more. And return again next year for a whole other season of Victoria’s festivities.
  • Travel to Seattle now for a different Holiday flavor including Seattle Center’s Winterfest, PNB’s critically acclaimed rendition of The Nutcracker, great Holiday shopping, caroling and many other lively events. There is so much to see and do in Seattle, you will be ready to plan next year’s trip before you even get home.

Clipper Vacations Gift Gift Certificate Holiday Bonus (click for details) – From November 10-December 31, 2010, receive a 10% bonus certificate on all gift certificate purchases that total a minimum of $250.* Purchase a gift certificate from November 29-December 10, 2010 during the 12 Days of Holiday Bonuses special promotion for more deals daily. You can choose to give your Holiday bonus away, or you can keep it for yourself!

Gift certificates can be used with any Clipper Product including overnight getaways like Victoria, Seattle and Portland, whale watching, tours and accommodations and our popular Festival and Events including the Tulip Festival and Langley Murder Mystery.

$250 gift card can typically include a package similar to this:

  • 2 round trip tickets on the Victoria Clipper with an overnight stay at Chateau Victoria
  • A San Juan Island whale watching excursion for a family of 4
  • A day trip for 2 to Victoria plus a combo city/Butchart Gardens tour

A $500 gift card can typically include a package similar to this:

  • 2 round trip tickets on the Victoria Clipper with a one or two night stay (depending on season) at The Fairmont Empress Hotel
  • 2 round trip tickets to Victoria plus an overnight hotel stay & a combo city/Butchart Gardens tour
  • 2 round trip tickets to Seattle plus two night stay at a luxury downtown Seattle hotel

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Last Chance: Big, Colorful SALE Ending September 30

September 24, 2010 in Clipper News, Festivals & Events, Promotions, Travel Deals, Travel Seattle, Travel Victoria by Melissa | No comments

From fall culinary teats, to spooky ghost tours, to garden holiday light displays, I can think of at least 50 reasons why I would want to go to Victoria this fall and winter but my #1 reason right now is Clipper Vacation’s Big, Colorful SALE. There are only a few days left to take advantage of this amazing deal which includes round trip Victoria Clipper cruise from Seattle and one night in a 4-Star Victoria, BC hotel from only $100 pp/do, or, for our Canadian friends, round trip Victoria Clipper cruise from Victoria and two nights in a Seattle hotel from only $171 pp/do.

Victoria Clipper Facebook Promo A $100/pp vacation is a great deal but it gets even better when you “like” Victoria Clipper on Facebook. Just choose to “like us” on Facebook and you will instantly be given a promo code that you can use to get an EXTRA 10% off your booking. Now that is an unbeatable deal!

Some Victoria, BC Fall and Winter highlights:

  • Spooky Victoria Ghost Tours show you another, chilling side of Victoria.

    Haunted Victoria Tour – Just in time for Halloween, a 2 hour Haunted Victoria Tour by lantern light including Pioneer Square and Bastion Square on limited October nights only. Find out why Victoria is one of the Northwest’s haunted cities.

  • Fall Colors at Butchart Gardens – The world-famous gardens are truly a year round attraction. Visit this fall for a dose of spectacular colors that you will only see one season a year.
  • Royal British Columbia Museum: Behind the Scenes – The Royal BC Museum turns inside out to reveal a groundbreaking exhibition and year-long schedule of activities with something for everyone.
  • Antimatter Film Festival, Oct 8–16 – Dedicated to the exhibition and nurturing of film and video as art, Antimatter has grown into the premier showcase of experimental cinema in the west. Encompassing screenings, installations, performances and media hybrids.
  • Return of the Samurai Exhibit – A showcase of newly acquired works of art at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. In total, there will be twelve suits of armour and twenty-three helmets on display.
  • Island Farms Santa’s Light Parade, Nov. 20 – The Island Farms Santa Light Parade routinely draws crowds of more than 40,000 to the streets of Victoria to take part in a festive celebration of the winter holidays. Bands, floats and even Santa himself will parade through the streets spreading cheer and joy to all in sight.
  • Pubs & Breweries or Cideries & Wineries – Always enjoyable year round but will help warm you up in the cooler months.
  • Holiday Lights Tour at Butchart Gardens – December/January the whole garden comes alive with holiday lights. It’s a spectacular display of holiday cheer and a great way to spend the holidays with your family. Enjoy a walk through the park to take in the wondrous illuminations that only happen once a year.

Watch a video of the display and festivities here:

What Fall and Winter travel treats are you looking forward to this year?

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It pays to be a AAA member

September 8, 2010 in Travel Deals, Travel Seattle by Sara | No comments

Last weekend I got my oil changed at Jiffy Lube. They were having a $5 off sale. When I checked out at the register  I asked if they also offer a AAA discount. Yes, they did. It was an additional $10 off. I was glad I asked.

Also, it made me wonder how many other deals there are that I might be missing out on. For example, when I book at a hotel I always ask if they give a AAA discount and the answer is often yes. At Clipper Vacations you get $5 off round trip adult tickets. Here are some AAA savings that were exciting news to me (not to mention the towing benefits and the occasional, Save Me ! I locked my keys in my car while it is still running incidents) .

Atlas Van Lines – Save up to 60% on state to state moves and full value protection up to $100,000. Also save on international moves and SmartMove portable container shipment

Seattle Seahawks – Save up to 20% on six select Seahawk home games when purchased online in advance

AAA Prescriptions Savings – Your AAA membership can help you save on prescription medications not covered by insurance.

Dell – AAA members save up to 30% off list price on select configurations of Dell systems at AAA.com/Dell

Tully’s Coffee – AAA members save 10% on regular hot or cold beverages at more than 60 locations in Washington.

To see a list of all AAA discounts, go here.

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End of Season Blowout: $70 San Juan Island Whale Watching

August 27, 2010 in Day Trippers, Travel Deals, Whale Watching by Melissa | 1 comment

San Juan Islands Whale Watching SaleIt has been a magnificent season of San Juan Islands Whale Watching at Clipper Vacations filled with many great trips. For the months of July and August there have been 98% whale sightings, not to mention plenty of other sealife spotted including one hitchhiker! Unfortunately, San Juan Whale Watching season will soon come to an end along with the summer but it is not too late to go; Clipper Vacations is offering great end of season deals between now and September 26. A special rate of $70 (kids FREE!) and some special $55 days is available when you book online our San Juan Island Whale Watching Daytrips out of Seattle. Looking for a great overnight trip? San Juan Islands hotel packages with whale watching start at only $208pp/do.

Here are the details:

  • Catch the Clipper in dowtown Seattle at 7:45am and returns at approximately 7:15pm
  • Round-trip service to Friday Harbor via Victoria Clipper III and a 2.5 hour Whale Watching and Sealife Search
  • 98% whale sightings in July & August
  • Great viewing decks on the Clipper III
  • Expert naturalist onboard
  • 2.5 hours free time in Friday Harbor
  • Food and beverages available onboard
  • Complimentary San Juans Guidebook

To book online, please visit www.ClipperVacations.com.

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