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New Travel Startup Makes Finding ADA-Friendly Hotels a Breeze

New Travel Startup Makes Finding ADA-Friendly Hotels a Breeze

A Western Washington University alum's bright idea is helping travelers who use a wheelchair find the right accommodations.

Western Washington University grad Daman Wandke started AbiliTrek to provide comprehensive information about hotel accessibility and amenities for those with disabilities. His motivation? Wandke uses a wheelchair and once traveled for work as a website accessibility consultant, frequently discovering that hotels do a poor job clearly stating what needs they can accommodate. “Hotels are required to…

Danny Sullivan

An Adventurous Winter Escape for Skiers and Non-Skiers Alike

An Adventurous Winter Escape for Skiers and Non-Skiers Alike

Go fat-tire biking in the snow, visit a classic ski lodge and enjoy holiday fa-la-la.

Outdoor attractions: Skiers snake down the mountain during the annual torchlight parade in Sun Valley,

Danny Sullivan

The Best of 2017 Readers’ Choice Winners

The Best of 2017 Readers’ Choice Winners

The people have spoken and these are the restaurants, shops and more they loved this year.

Shrimp and grits at Junebaby, our readers’ choice best new restaurant.

Seattle Mag

Celebrate the Holidays with a Trip to Seabrook

Celebrate the Holidays with a Trip to Seabrook

This coastal town transforms into a festive destination full of events and activities during the holiday season.

Sponsored by Seabrook For those looking to plan a cozy winter getaway to the coast, Seabrook, Washington is transforming into a holiday destination. The beach town is hosting a packed schedule of festive events including a parade with Santa, free concerts, gift exchanges, holiday crafting and more. The lineup of activities is bursting with fun and…

Seattle Mag

Entertaining Guru Builds VRBO Dinner Party Palace in Walla Walla

Entertaining Guru Builds VRBO Dinner Party Palace in Walla Walla

Kelley Moore creates a retreat for friends in Washington's wine capital.

A bust of Marie Antoinette stands against lavish hand block printed wallpaper from London-based Cole & Son in the main entry of Kelley Moore’s remodeled 1905 Dutch Colonial retreat in Walla Walla.

Kirsten Telander

New App Gives GPS-Guided Walking Tours of Seattle Neighborhoods

New App Gives GPS-Guided Walking Tours of Seattle Neighborhoods

The travel app Sidewalk taps locals for walking-tour recommendations.

User-generated walking tours aim to give travelers a more intimate experience.

Danny Sullivan

Iconic Seattle Hotel Gets a Splashy Makeover

Iconic Seattle Hotel Gets a Splashy Makeover

Roosevelt Hotel is reborn as Hotel Theodore with local touches and amenities.

The hotel’s former atrium is now part of the lobby

Nia Martin

Oh Canada: Two Winter Road Trips for a Family-Friendly Ski Getaway

Oh Canada: Two Winter Road Trips for a Family-Friendly Ski Getaway

You may think you’ve been transported to a little spot in Europe, but these ski towns are distinctly Canadian.

  The Great White North, as our Canadian neighbor is known, is home to world-class ski destinations. Take advantage of their long winter season, overflowing with fresh champagne powder, rugged mountain peaks, affordable pricing and cozy ski villages. The perfect place to embrace the snow is in British Columbia, which boasts plenty of powder, yet…

Seattle Mag

Suncadia's Winterfest Plays Host to Your Favorite Holiday Traditions

Suncadia’s Winterfest Plays Host to Your Favorite Holiday Traditions

Celebrate a season of family and fun at Suncadia Resort with these winter events and activities.

Sponsored by Suncadia Resort While Suncadia is a beautiful place to visit any time of year, the resort, located 1.5 hours southeast of Seattle, truly comes alive during the winter months. Suncadia’s annual Winterfest, November 24 – January 2, plays host to an entire itinerary of events and activities for both children and adults throughout the…

Darien Parish Rozell

Retrace These Retro Washington Road Trips, Updated for the GPS Era

Retrace These Retro Washington Road Trips, Updated for the GPS Era

Drive the state’s historic scenic byways with an updated version of a 1940s-era road trip guide.

Cruise through Leavenworth’s downtown.

Max Rose

Road Trip Snacks Are Not to be Taken Lightly. Here's What We're Packing

Road Trip Snacks Are Not to be Taken Lightly. Here’s What We’re Packing

You put gas in your car to keep it running, but what keeps you fueled on the road? Our road-trip writers share their favorite snacks.

There’s no more appropriate place to eat beef jerky.

Seattle Magazine Staff

Some of Washington's Best Indie Bookstores Require a Ferry to Get To

Some of Washington’s Best Indie Bookstores Require a Ferry to Get To

Happy things happen when you let your reading passion take the wheel.

Catch an early ferry to Vashon Island.

Hilary Meyerson

Skip the Long Lines & Expensive Tickets: Here's Where British Columbians Go to Ski

Skip the Long Lines & Expensive Tickets: Here’s Where British Columbians Go to Ski

Escape the lines, crowds and expensive lift tickets and head to SilverStar, one of British Columbia’s favorite ski resorts.

  Canada’s westernmost province of British Columbia is known around the world as a top ski and snowboard destination. But its international fame isn’t always the best news for skiers and snowboarders seeking solitude on the slopes, with prime resorts often being overly crowded as well as expensive. With so many pristine peaks in the…

Seattle Mag

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