Seattle
Seattle, the Emerald City
Seattle is known as “The Emerald City” because of the lush, dark green coastal rainforests surrounding this urbane wonderland. Perched on an isthmus with Puget Sound on one side and Lake Washington on the other, from the air it’s a green paradise. But the moniker could equally refer to the green, healthy, organic experience you’ll … Continue reading
Pin ItFabulous, Green Seattle!
Seattle is one of the best places in the world to visit if you want a green, healthy, organic experience. From a hotel with an expansive and growing green grass roof (no kidding!) to the well-known Pike Place Market, where you can select flowers so fresh they may still glisten with morning dew, this beautiful … Continue reading
Pin ItGirlfriends Getaway to the Emerald City
Seattle truly lives up to its nickname; surrounded by acres of dark green forests and the clear, bright green water of Puget Sound on the West and Lake Washington on the East which sprawl on both sides of the isthmus where the city is located, from the air it’s a green paradise. Staying Green in … Continue reading
Pin ItWallowing in Luxury at the Hyatt at Olive 8 in Seattle
It was when we stepped into the suite at the Hyatt at Olive 8 in Seattle that we knew. We knew we would never again, in all our travels spanning the globe, ever again have a suite quite this spectacular. When the desk clerk checked us in, she looked at the computer screen, then smiled at … Continue reading
Pin ItGoing Green in Seattle
We were astonished to learn on our recent visit to Seattle that the roof of the Hyatt at Olive 8 is made entirely of fresh, green, growing grass. It’s not the only green rooftop in Seattle, one of the most environmentally conscious cities in the United States, but it’s one of the largest at 8, … Continue reading
Pin ItLunch at a Neighborhood Restaurant: Agrodolce, Seattle
Before we even entered the lovely and charming Agrodolce restaurant in Seattle, we were enchanted with the Fremont neighborhood. Funky and artsy, there are lots of interesting shops and restaurants in this neighborhood, located right by the beautiful Lake Union. We had some time before our reservation, so we decided to stroll around a bit. We … Continue reading
Pin ItRelaxing at the Ummelina International Day Spa in Seattle
One of the best things among the many wonderful pluses of staying at the Mayflower Park Hotel was the fact that it was less than a block from one of the most fabulous spas we have ever experienced. The Ummelina International Day Spa is just a short walk down Fourth Avenue but a world away from busy downtown … Continue reading
Pin ItPhoto Friday: Pike Place Market Octopus
You can find pretty much any kind of food at Pike Place Market in Seattle but they are most famous for the incredible variety of fresh seafood. This huge octopus amazed us with its tentacles and suckers. Pin It
Pin ItThe Lovely Mayflower Park Hotel in Seattle
We had packed, gathered up our luggage, and were heading out the door of our suite when Tom pointed to another door in the entrance hallway that was ajar for the first time during our stay and said “Uh. Is that another bathroom”? You all. We had just spent two days in our lovely suite at the … Continue reading
Pin ItSeattle Hostels: Not Just for Backpackers Anymore
After I had already arranged our recent stay in Seattle with two lovely area hotels, I found some information about hostels on Hostelbookers for hostels which are available in Seattle and was immediately intrigued. Although booking a hostel did not work out on this trip, I am seriously considering a hostel stay in … Continue reading
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