My fellow Pacific Northwesters know well that the winter months can be harsh. Weeks of rain (I know, we love the rain, its part of why this region is so beautiful), grey skies, and short days with sunset at 5:00 pm make December through February particularly brutal. My friends and I cling to regular social…
Summer travel season is upon us! The Pacific Northwest is calling. Fly into Seattle, Washington, hop a ferry to Friday Harbor, no car needed, you can walk around this historic seaport, shop, and enjoy the great seafood, sans fast-food chains. Have you tried sea kayaking? Make a rez with Outdoor Odysseys for a half-day or multi-day paddle around the San Juan Islands and Salish…
Recently, I attended one of the monthly wine dinners which featured some incredible wines (to the tune of $200/bottle) from Andrew Will Winery. Winemaker, Chris Camarda, touted by Wine & Spirits, as one of the world’s 50 most influential winemakers, was on hand to explain how he blends his wines to express the terroir of…
Vancouver, B.C., always at the leading edge, Opus Hotels has introduced another precedent-setting green initiative. This time it’s hybrid car drivers-not to mention the planet they benefit-reaping the rewards. June 2 marked the beginning of the summer hybrid rewards incentive that sees guests who arrive in hybrid cars, which consume less gas, being rewarded with…