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3-Day Olympic National Park Itinerary for the Best Highlights (2023)

Dreaming of a National Park trip to the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State? Looking for rainforests, mountains, beaches, lakes, and waterfalls? Here’s my local’s guide for a 3-day Olympic National Park itinerary that includes stops at the best things to do around the park. When you live in Seattle, it’s easy to stay close to …

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The Perfect Holiday Momcation Shopping in Seattle Southside

This month is both one of my favorite times of the year and one of the most stressful! I love Christmas, but with the holiday season comes a long to-do list that I have to juggle along with daily life. This season is the perfect time to plan a local holiday momcation and have some …

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10 Best West Coast Christmas Destinations in the USA

Are you craving a winter holiday escape? While I admit I love staying at home with a cup of hot cocoa and Christmas music playing non-stop, there’s something really special about visiting a Christmas town or city for the holidays. If you’re based on the west coast, here are some of my picks for the …

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Step-by-Step Guide from SeaTac Seattle Airport to Downtown Seattle (Easy!)

For visitors flying into Seattle Airport (formerly known as SeaTac but now simply SEA), getting to downtown Seattle from the airport requires a bit of planning. Some may rent a car or use rideshare, but there is an extremely easy, and cheap, way to get from the airport to Seattle. Take the Link light rail …

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7 Fun Things to Do in Seattle Southside (near the Airport) with Tweens and Teens

Planning to visit the Seattle Southside region and looking for some fun activities to do with older kids? Whether you’re planning a local Seattle staycation or looking for things to do near Seattle airport, check out this list! Seattle Southside is made up of the cities of Des Moines, SeaTac, and Tukwila, and you can …

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What is the Seattle Fairmont High Tea [Afternoon Tea] Experience Like?

There’s nothing quite as posh as having high tea in a beautiful hotel lobby. And when you’re talking about afternoon tea and hotels, you can’t overlook Fairmont Hotels. They’re world-renowned in North America to have properties that blend history with luxury and invite guests to raise those pinky fingers and take a sip. So, what …

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CityPass Seattle Review – Is It Worth It? [2021]

Trying to decide if you should buy a Seattle CityPASS? If you’re planning a trip to Seattle, chances are you’re going to want to see some of the city’s best attractions. The Space Needle is iconic, as is the Chihuly Glass Museum. Both are included in the CityPASS Seattle, along with five other options. This …

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Enjoy the Taste Washington Food & Wine Event for 2021

It’s March, which means it’s time for the Taste Washington food and wine event to come to Seattle. And even though things look a little different this year, you can still support local restaurants, hotels, and wineries! You can take part in Taste Washington in four ways. All involve delicious food and wine! Take It …

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Best Route from Seattle to Olympic National Park

Planning a trip from Seattle to Olympic National Park and wondering what the best way is to get there? Your best route is going to depend a bit on where you are in Seattle, when you’re traveling, and if you want to take a ferry. Your route will also depend on where you’re headed in …

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Meet Santa at the Top of the Space Needle in Seattle

Looking to snap some cute photos with Santa this holiday season? What if you could meet Santa in the sky?! This holiday season, the Space Needle has Santa and his glass sleigh on their brand new revolving glass floor deck, the Loupe. When Can You Meet Santa at the Space Needle? For 2019, Santa and …

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20 Tips for the Victoria Clipper Seattle to Victoria Ferry

As Seattle residents, we’re just a short trip away from visiting Canada. To cross the border, you have a few options such as driving, flying, or taking a bus. Our favorite way to visit Canada from Seattle is the Seattle to Victoria ferry with Clipper Vacations. Here’s what you should know if you’re planning your …

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Tips for What to Expect at the Cirque du Soleil Crystal Show

Last night we had the chance to watch the new Cirque du Soleil show, Crystal. While I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, I came away with a smile on my face and with plenty of muttered wows in the books! I took Mia and her friend Dana, and we all left the show loving …

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