Travel
Road Trip: Whale Watching and Surfing in Westport
Watch whales, catch some waves and feast on the catch of the day in this coastal town, just a two-and-a half-hour drive from Seattle
Surfers head to Half Moon Bay to catch some powerful waves; charter boats take tourists out for a day of fishing or whale watching; at Loge Westport, you can spend the night and rent outdoor gear
What’s New at Whistler: Off the Slopes Edition
Here's what to eat and drink at one of North America's best ski resorts.
It’s been an amazing ski season so far up on Whistler Blackcomb, buried under the white stuff. Still, as tempting as the vast snowy terrain is at what’s arguably the best ski resort in North America, you’ll almost always find me off the slopes — getting pampered at a spa (tranquil Scandinave and the bliss-inducing…
Winter is the Perfect Time for Locals to Visit Pike Place Market
9 places for Seattleites to check out at the market when the sky is dark and the lines are short.
It’s bone-chilling cold, dark way too early, and rainy for weeks, but guess what? Winter is the absolute best time for locals to visit Pike Place Market. No tourists, no lines! Here are a few of my favorite places — new and old — at this iconic landmark that we’re so fortunate to have right…
Spring Season in Whistler: Five Tips for Living It Up Like the Locals
Wonder how those lucky folks who live in North America’s leading mountain resort spend their spring? We asked Whistler locals and got schooled on more than where to shred the slopes.
You can feel it the moment your vehicle rounds the corner and approaches Whistler Village. The road opens up to display majestic mountains and panoramic views. The energy is palpable. Your spirits lift with the promise of adventure and the rush of possibility. There are many reasons why Whistler, British Columbia, is repeatedly rated…
Alaska Airlines’ New Uniforms by Designer Luly Yang Are Ready For Take Off
Fasten your chic-belts.
Alaska Airlines debuted a new uniform collection with more than 90 items–clothing and accessories– designed by the darling of Seattle’s fashion scene, Luly Yang, on Thursday. Thousands of Alaska and Virgin America Airline employees filled an airplane hangar at SeaTac that had been fitted with a 30-foot runway and three large screens to ensure that…
Tweet Retreat: The Perfect Urban Escape From the Social Media Madness
Finding respite from the endless crush of the news cycle along the shores of Lake Washington.
I don’t know about you, but sometimes I just need to escape The Tweeting. It’s too easy to become entranced in the early hour of the morning by a Twitter feed of disturbing nonsense. My “stable genius” is unsettled! Fortunately, I’ve found an antidote. Nature abounds in Seattle. On recent walks and trips across Puget…
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…
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