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Travel Destination: Palm Springs
How to make the most of a trip to Palm Springs
“The desert tells a different story every time one ventures on it.” — Robert Edison Fulton Jr. Everything about Palm Springs defies easy description. It is both the name of a city and a catch-all term for the small towns scattered along the vast Coachella Valley, from Cabazon to Indio. It evokes hedonism, as well…
Explore Washington State’s Outdoor Treks
Explore These Backcountry Treks This Winter
November in Seattle means you can count on a few things; Seahawks games, the start of holiday gatherings and rain. The long days of summer, with perfect weather that makes living in this region so worth it, are long behind us. Darkness has set in. Wetness has enveloped our city. It’s easy to get the…
Starting in Seattle, Find Your Compass
These four exotic destinations are well worth the trip
Seattleites are intrepid by nature, seeking escape away from the well-worn path. Places that are artistic, culinary, adventurous and a bit bohemian call to us. Snowbirds fly south for the sun’s rays, while surfers head west for winter swells. Powder addicts set their course due north, while national park enthusiasts gallop to the east. Whichever…
Gift Guide for Travel Lovers
It's not too late to find holiday gifts for the travel enthusiast
Make the new year one of adventure and discovery. If you have travel addicts on your “Nice” list check them off with any of these suggestions. Travel books make personal gifts that never go out of style. The Hedonist Guide Stunning Iceland and Magical Venice This exciting new series fuses location advice with coffee…
Washington State’s Romantic Getaways: Turn Date Night into a Three-Day Weekend
How to combine an intimate escape with cinematic experiences for that much sought-after passionate moment
In the locally beloved movie “10 Things I Hate About You,” Kat and Patrick go on a perfect date. They have seemingly endless time to enjoy, discover, and fall in love playing paintball, taking a paddleboat ride, and finally — that kiss! Unfortunately, reality bites. It’s hard to plan a true couple’s night when work,…
The Cape Less Traveled Awaits | Sponsored
Discover elemental luxury in a 1,500-acre paradise
45 minutes from the Los Cabos airport and miles from the ordinary, Costa Palmas is a master-planned resort community set by the secret shores of Baja’s East Cape, on the Sea of Cortez. Owners will be part of a casual and inclusive club, which connects them to two miles of beachfront, a Robert Trent…
Destination Staycation: Explore These Seattle Treasures
Enjoy local winter escapes and festive feasts
The holidays are a sensory experience built around scents and spices, smoke from fireplaces and simmering pots. This season, avoid the hustle and bustle by slipping into staycation mode to savor the culinary delights of the region. Stay overnight at these four properties to enjoy curated winter fun, including seasonal food, crafting, mixology classes and…
If Hotels Could Talk: Washington hotels with history
You’ve heard of these hotels. You haven’t heard these stories.
Even in the age of home rentals, nothing sparks the imagination like a legendary hotel. From the Plaza Hotel to the Chateau Marmont, from the Edgewater to the Watergate — old hotels are where deals are struck, scandals erupt, history is made and secrets are kept. Hotels inspire the stories we tell our friends after…
‘Black Folks Do Camp’
Sonia Wooten-Gill launched a Facebook site to help dispel an enduring myth
Sonia Wooten-Gill was surprised when she learned that Oprah Winfrey had said that Black people dislike camping and don’t enjoy outdoor activities. So, she created a Facebook page to set the record straight. Wooten-Gill, a Seattle resident and former Boeing employee, launched “Black Folks Do Camp” to invite other Black RV’ers to share their camping…
Five Backcountry Adventures
The backcountry ski season in Washington can last well into April
The rhythmic kick glide of skis on fresh early morning snow provides a beat against my pounding heart. Dawn breaks as I climb up the slope, the sound of semitrucks and commuter traffic roaring below me. I quicken my stride to crest the mountain top, hurrying to get one more lap before I’m off to…
Hiking Tips from a Peak Performer
Eighty-six-year-old David Birkner has an unparalleled passion for hiking and climbing
David Birkner has been a Wharton economics student, a naval officer stationed at Pearl Harbor, a travel agent, a freelance writer, a pioneering environmental activist, an outdoor guide, an elementary school teacher and a successful entrepreneur. But mostly, the 86-year-old walks – on all five continents, from the southernmost tip of South America to North Africa to…
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