Category Archives: Travel

Travel By Seattleite Staff on June 14, 2011

A hotbed of excitement and cultural immersion. Places To Go: On your first day in Marrakesh, spend some time familiarizing yourself with the main square, el-Fna Square. The square at night is a completely different animal – basically, a giant party of food, music, shopping and culture that rages on under the strung lights and Moroccan moon until 2 a.m. (more…)

Travel By Brad Nehring on June 13, 2011

Weekend Getaways: Manning Park

Located in the heart of the Cascades, this BC resort has something for everyone. Just so we’re clear, Whistler-Blackcomb isn’t the only resort you can visit in British Columbia. Manning Park Resort, tucked away in the mountains near the town of Hope, has plenty of outdoor summer fun for the traveler who wishes to visit the beautiful province to the north — and, perhaps, bask in a more low-key setting than Whistler Village provides. (more…)

Travel By Norelle Done on June 13, 2011

Day Cruises: Summer On The Sound

What better way to enjoy a sunny day in the Pacific Northwest than spending it on the water? Most of us would love to take a week-long cruise, but when does one find the time? Luckily, Seattle has plenty of affordable options when it comes to Puget Sound day cruises. (more…)

Eat+Drink Travel By Erin Thomas on June 10, 2011

The Wine Nose Knows: June 2011 Events

Ring in the summer with a gastronomical weekend getaway. So far, June has been pleasantly warm — so let’s not waste the precious few weekends of sunshine. Here are a few oeniphile-oriented events slated for later this month, both near to and far from the city lights. (more…)

Travel By Christie Vandyke on June 9, 2011

Girlfriend Getaways: Strictly For The Ladies

Cayuga Sustainable Hospitality gives new meaning to “Girls’ trip.” “When the working day is done,” Cyndi Lauper sang all those years ago, “girls just wanna have fun.” Things haven’t changed since, so we’d like to suggest something a little more exotic for the next annual vacation with your besties – for instance, an all-inclusive trip to the exotic rainforests and beaches of Central America. (more…)

Travel By Jon Meyer on June 9, 2011

Tofino Guide: Jon’s Adventures in Canada

This week, Jon Meyer, Seattleite‘s Food + Travel Aficionado, details his relaxing getaway in Tofino — a cozy shoreside village that rests on the western edge of Vancouver Island. (more…)

Travel By Seattleite Staff on June 7, 2011

Seattleite Travels to Dublin

Writer Natasha Jarmick checks in from the land of shamrocks and shalalies. You can’t help but feel lucky walking the streets of this famously friendly capital city. (more…)