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Ballard Locks kayak tour in Seattle has something for everyone

July 20, 2024, 6:00am Life

Have you ever wanted to be in someone’s Seattle vacation highlight reel? No need to land a gig at Pike Place Fish Market or the Space Needle — you can… Read story

In defense of the day trip

July 20, 2024, 6:00am Life

As the days get longer and the sun gets hotter, we’re often encouraged to leave our local areas for places farther afield, or we sit tight and wait and plan… Read story

Five selections for summer fun

July 20, 2024, 6:00am Life

It’s not too late to plan for summer fun. Here are five ideas to consider. Read story

A fountain appears in the village of Meursault on the Voie des Vignes, in the Burgundy region of France.

Tour de Burgundy: Cycling ideal to get off beaten path, find spectacular views

A fountain appears in the village of Meursault on the Voie des Vignes, in the Burgundy region of France.

July 20, 2024, 5:45am Life

Here’s what I discovered on my recent and first trip to the Burgundy region of France: What’s good for the grape is good for the cyclist. Read story

Planning a trip can be a daunting task, but it can feel impossible when you&rsquo;re trying to stay within a reasonable budget.

Plan your next trip on a budget

Planning a trip can be a daunting task, but it can feel impossible when you&rsquo;re trying to stay within a reasonable budget.

July 20, 2024, 5:43am Life

Travel Insured International offers tips for traveling on a budget. Read story

Winery of Chateau Cheval Blanc in Bordeaux, France.

Luxury hotels that may be worth eye-watering price

Winery of Chateau Cheval Blanc in Bordeaux, France.

July 20, 2024, 5:42am Life

If you’ve planned a vacation of late, you’ll have no trouble believing the eye-watering figure from Virtuoso—a consortia of some 20,000 luxury travel agents—that luxury hotels are 85 percent more expensive this summer than they were in 2019. In Paris alone, prices have gone stratospheric, up 300 percent over last… Read story

Canada’s fastest roller coaster opens at Vancouver park

July 19, 2024, 1:18pm Entertainment

Canada’s fastest electric launch roller coaster can now be found at Playland, an amusement park in Vancouver, less than two hours from Bellingham. Read story

A ferry boat crosses the Puget Sound while Mount Baker looms in the background at sunset.

Explore without state ferries: Access Washington islands on lesser-known ferries

A ferry boat crosses the Puget Sound while Mount Baker looms in the background at sunset.

July 13, 2024, 6:17am Life

When standing on the deck of a ferry as the telltale rumble of the engine kicks into gear and the water below begins to churn, I always feel a sense of escapism kick in. The expansive views unencumbered by tiny windows, the chance to gulp fresh saltwater air and the… Read story

Great Wolf Lodge caps renovation: Mountain cabin-themed resort opened in 2008

July 13, 2024, 6:05am Life

Great Wolf Lodge, the popular indoor water park resort in Grand Mound, completed a sweeping $40 million renovation, the largest in the Centralia area resort’s 16 year history. General Manager John Taffin and members of the Chehalis Tribe celebrated the renovations with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday morning. Read story

The exterior of Castello di Amorosa winery in Calistoga, Calif.

West Coast travel destinations to explore

The exterior of Castello di Amorosa winery in Calistoga, Calif.

July 13, 2024, 6:04am Life

Are you the type of traveler who likes to check all the “must-sees” off your list? Or would you rather take a risk on a lesser-known vacation itinerary than fill up your travel schedule with the potentially crowded classics? Read story