Tag Archives: Seattle

Jim Nabors Marries in Seattle

As you know, same-sex marriage has been in the news – A LOT!  Gays are still fighting to be like regular couples while many heterosexuals feel that marriage should be reserved for males and females. Some oppose homosexuality because they say that lifestyle is more promiscuous than heterosexuality.  I beg to differ and here is a prime example. On January 15th, actor/singer Jim Nabors, best known for played the television character “Gomer Pyle,” left his home in Hawaii to travel to Seattle, but he didn’t travel alone.  No, Nabors took Stan Cadwallader with him.  Cadwallader has been Nabor’s partner for … Continue reading →

All-American Family Vacation Destinations

What’s more American than baseball and apple pie? The big name sport is one of this country’s favorite pastimes and often serves as the focus for many a family vacation. If you have always dreamed of sharing popcorn and Cracker Jacks with your kids while watching the boys of summer swing and slide, but you don’t live near a city that has its own professional team you might consider the following travel packages, which allow families to take a trip to the ballpark without breaking the bank. SEATTLE The Hotel Nexus, located in the North Seattle University District, is offering … Continue reading →

Summer Travel—-Culinary Tours and Fourth of July Savings

Some of Seattle’s most popular chefs are heading up a unique tour this summer designed to get foodies to hit the road for a taste of the Northwest. The top-rated chefs are teaming up with Gray Line of Seattle bus company this summer for eight new culinary tours. Each tour features a visit with a chef from a popular Seattle restaurant. Participating eateries include Crush, Troiani Ristorante Italiano, El Gaucho, Sky City at the Space Needle, Chandlers Crabhouse on Lake Union, Daniel’s Broiler at Lake Union, Waterfront Grill and Palisade. During the tour individual chefs will greet participants at the … Continue reading →

Affordable Fourth of July Family Getaways

Where will you be when the Fourth of July fireworks light up the night sky? For some families the long Independence Day holiday weekend is the perfect time to hit the road for a much needed summer getaway. And while patriotic travelers don’t mind busting out the red, white, and blue for the Fourth most would like to limit the amount of green they dole out on their vacations. Just in time for the upcoming holiday weekend the following lodgings across our proud nation are offering Fourth of July travel deals to lure you to their turf to celebrate our … Continue reading →

More Incredible Summer Airfare Bargains

With the skyrocketing price of fuel and the dimwitted idea of charging to check in a single suitcase it’s no wonder why millions of families around the world have decided not to fly this summer. I was one of the millions until… yesterday. That’s when I received an airfare alert from my favorite travel website and saw that incredible summer airfares really do exist. I listed some of the most outstanding ones in my previous blog and have included other spectacular summer savings that are too good to pass up below: Costa Rica Why hang out in your backyard this … Continue reading →

Affordable Holiday Travel: Touring Department Store Window Displays—Seattle

It’s simple, really. If you are looking for an affordable family friendly holiday activity, head to your local mall. The activity is not set amongst the stacks of sweaters or rows of remote controlled toys. In fact, you don’t even need to step foot inside a single shop to enjoy the festive treats that await you behind glass walls or inside fencing near the food court. As I continue my series of blogs spotlighting seasonal store window displays I am focusing on the Pacific Northwest, specifically Seattle, Washington. That’s where you’ll find Nordstrom’s flagship downtown store and its spectacular seasonal … Continue reading →

Pre Winter Travel Deals

Travel experts call this time of year “off-peak.” It’s the period of time between the busy summer travel season and the start of the even busier holiday season. Typically, the weeks leading up to the late November crush is when airlines and hotels pull out all the stops to lure travelers to certain destinations. One of those places is the Pacific Northwest where there are deals galore for those of you who don’t mind dodging raindrops from time to time. SAN JUAN ISLANDS The picturesque San Juan Islands are located about 80 miles northwest of Seattle, Washington. If you have … Continue reading →

Seattle Airport Going Secular

If you happen to be flying in or out of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport this holiday season don’t expect to see the same festive decorations as last year. After last year’s brouhaha over Christmas trees placed in its main terminal–—an incident that set off a debate between religious leaders–—airport administrators are going secular. Forget about Santa Claus, sparkly trees and menorahs, the new decorations that travelers will pass by this holiday season include a set of 18 concrete-and-cardboard birch trees sitting on a bed of synthetic snow. Ho, ho, ho. But, wait there’s more. According to airport officials, the display … Continue reading →

Sightseeing In Seattle

I don’t know about you, but when I travel to a new city I tend to prioritize my sightseeing according to interest. On day one I visit the attractions that I have the most interest in and have done the most research on. Then, on subsequent days, I fan out across the rest of the city visiting sites that I am not as familiar with. Interestingly, there have been cases where the lesser known attractions turn out to be real gems and I end up wondering why I hadn’t put them on the top of my list. This happened to … Continue reading →

Seattle For Science Lovers

You’ve already seen the fish fly at the Pike Place Market and you have enough pictures of the Space Needle to last you a lifetime. So what does Seattle have to offer the parent looking to entertain their science-loving child? Here are some ideas: Pacific Science Center Nothing will delight your budding scientist more than a visit to the Pacific Science Center. The facility is home to not one, but two, IMAX theaters. There’s also a planetarium, robotic dinosaurs, a butterfly house and an insect village. For the budding broadcast journalist the Pacific Science Center has an in-house kid-friendly TV … Continue reading →