Updated:04/19/23 Pacific northwest highlights tour with San Juan Islands and Seattle Day one of San Juan Islands and Seattle: Upon arrival in Seattle, meet your motor coach for transfer to your hotel. En-route you’ll enjoy the lively pace of Seattle’s pike place market. Thrill to the toss of fresh salmon as the market’s “fish jugglers”…
Updated:04/19/23Washington Where? When planning for a summer vacation, Washington, D.C. probably pops up in the initial conversation before the state of Washington. Which is a shame. As great a vacation destination as the D.C. is, the state of Washington can be even better. From the looming magnificence of Mt. Rainier appearing in the distance from…
Updated:01/18/18 River Rafting and Wine Tour of Washington Itinerary Day One Arrive at Sea-Tac Airport Stay overnight in Seattle Hotel Dinner at Tillicum Village Day Two Travel over Stevens Pass on Highway 2, and spend the day in Cashmere visiting Aplets & Cotlets candy factory, and the Pioneer History Museum. Spend some time in Wenatchee…
Updated:10/31/19Winter Magic in Leavenworth Washington! With winter upon us it’s time to think about getting out and enjoying winter activities. You might think about a trip to Utah, Colorado, British Columbia, or California destinations for your winter vacation, or this winter plan on visiting the charming Bavarian Village and spend some of your winter in…
Updated:04/24/26 A Maritime Tour of Puget Sound Suggested Itinerary Exploring The Natural Wonders of Washington State This tour itinerary is was designed to showcase Washington State to tour and travel professionals. It is an excellent example of some of the wonderful places and natural wonders of Washington that you can enjoy. The itinerary begins in…
Updated:11/29/20This tour itinerary offers an excellent “Northern Exposure Tour” of Washington. Designed for group tours, it is still an excellent itinerary to use for planning a drive trip through Washington State. Day one: Saturday Motor coach Until Summit of Snoqualmie – Hesselgrave Arrive Sea-Tac and transport to Holiday Inn Select, Sea-Tac to executive lounge for…
Updated:04/24/26The Mountain Loop Six Days Around Mount Rainier National Park The undisputed Queen of all mountains in Washington is Mt. Rainier. Tahoma to the natives, this volcano at 14,411 feet is not only the tallest peak in Washington, it is a living god to all those who have lived beneath her for centuries. 10,000 years…
Updated:10/4/24 Washington’s Ultimate Road Trip – The Cascade Loop For many years growing up in Washington our family planned a yearly trip along parts of the Cascade Loop. It became an integral part of our lives as we explored the theme towns, campgrounds, parks, and lakes that are so prevalent along the loop. You are invited…
Updated:11/29/20So Much To Do In Seattle There is a lot to do in Seattle so we’ve narrowed down the list here of the top 10+ things you must see and do in Seattle while you visit! Watch in New York Times Video Find websites, phone numbers, and locations for the places you see in the…
Updated:10/4/24 With its reputation for mercurial weather, grunge, and techies – Seattle is usually not at the top of any list of cities for couples’ fun or things for couples to do in Seattle. However, the city is bursting with perfect spots and experiences. Art walks, nature hikes (the birds & the bats anyone?), dining…
Updated:03/5/20Suggested Palouse Day Trip from Spokane Washington From the Spokane Visitors Center The Palouse Praire landscape is laid out a patchwork quilt. Waves of color are in a landscape of green and gold fields covering rolling hills reached by back-country roads. The colors morph from season to season, but the rippling effect never changes. As…
Updated:10/7/16Day one Olympics and San Juan Islands Arrive SeaTac check in at the Holiday Inn & Suites Federal Way Optional Seattle walking tour Tillicum Village for dinner Back to Holiday Inn & Suites for overnight Day two Breakfast at the hotel Depart for Grays Harbor, approx 2 hour drive. Grays County for historic tour of…
Updated:10/4/24 Hiking is a fantastic way to disconnect from life’s stresses and to enjoy all that nature has to offer. But that doesn’t mean you can just up and go; you need to be prepared. So as you’re planning your next (or first) hike in Washington state, you need to think not only about the…
Updated:04/24/26Plan on Cruises and Whale Watching in Washington Wonderful hours of cruising while whale watching in Washington, plus spectacular shore and water vistas, are interspersed with landings and sightseeing visits along the way from Seattle through the San Juan Islands and on to Victoria, BC. Combine the relaxation of boating (as only a private yacht…
