San Juan Island, like many popular summer destinations around Washington, is almost tourist-free in the winter.
By Kristin Jackson | December 4, 2008
I abandoned my dream of an autumn European vacation and instead went to play close to home -- in Olympic National Park. It was a low-budget and gorgeous getaway on Washington's far side that cost me about $500 for the four-day trip including accommodations, food and gas from Seattle.
By Kristin Jackson | November 9, 2008
As part of Northwest Weekend's series "Escape Artists, Places and People That Make Great Getaways," Seattle Times reporter Tan Vinh visits Quarryman Hall at Roche Harbor Resort on San Juan Island.
By Tan Vinh | November 6, 2008
Get away without going away. Here are real prices for a special night for two on the town -- with a sleepover -- in the International District.
October 30, 2008
The K Diamond K guest ranch in Republic, Wash., has opened a new lodge, where you can ride horses in beautiful, wild country. And the Konz family who runs it will treat you like family.
By Brian J. Cantwell | October 26, 2008
Whidbey Island is the latest Western Washington tourist region to add wineries, tasting rooms and vineyards to its list of attractions.
By Tan Vinh | October 23, 2008
Washington's wine industry began in the Yakima Valley, and at 25 years old (this season marks the 25th harvest since its establishment as an official appellation) it bears all the characteristics of a vibrant young adulthood.
By Cody Ellerd | October 3, 2008
British Columbia's Okanagan Valley is Canada's main wine-producing region. Throughout a 125-mile stretch of rolling mountains, sandy lake beaches, lush orchards and fragrant vineyards, summer lasts well into October and tasting starts long before noon. More than 95 wineries are open for touring, and the landscape beckons visitors to get outside.
By Susannah Detlef | October 3, 2008
Many Seattleites pick Victoria as a honeymoon destination for its old-world charm and romantic gardens. Yet the true romanticism of the area lies beyond the city center, where things get a little slower. Vancouver Island is a food fanatic's paradise, rich with farms, seafood restaurants, high teas and wineries. If your honeymoon aim is to eat like Anthony Bourdain, drink great wine and sleep in until noon, this is the place for you.
By Jessica Obrist | October 3, 2008
The beautiful San Juan Islands are tailor-made for romance. With more than 400 miles of rocky waterfront and magnificent vistas of snow-capped Mount Baker in the distance, they're close enough to Seattle to be convenient, but their rugged wilderness and small-town charm make the San Juans seem worlds away. Luxe options abound, but for budget-minded couples, it's easy to live big without blowing the bank.
By Emma Fox | October 3, 2008
