The Charter Hotel is one of the newest boutique hotels in downtown Seattle. It opened in summer 2018 and is an independently operated property that is part of the Hilton’s Curio Collection. We recently had the opportunity to stay overnight to experience the hotel and its two dining options. Here’s what we thought.
Read MoreHawaii is a special place that we love to visit. Not only is Suzi from Hawaii, but we find it to be the best place to relax when we’re in need of a vacation. We recently spent 2 weeks in Hawaii, splitting our time between Oahu and the Big Island (aka the Island of Hawaii). This post refers to our last weekend in the islands, when we spent 2 nights in Waikiki.
Read MoreWhen it comes to weekend escapes from Seattle, the Hood Canal is one of the best destinations. Just a couple hours west of Seattle, this is where many of the region’s shellfish come from. It’s also where the Olympic National Forest begins. Thus, it’s the perfect place for both the mountain and ocean dweller as you can get the best of both worlds. Tucked away in the Hood Canal is Alderbrook Resort, which offers all of the elements of the complete Northwest experience.
Read MoreIf you've lived in Seattle long enough, odds are you've at least heard of Tulalip Resort Casino. For us, it's been the radio ads publicizing Tulalip's summer concert series that gave us awareness of the resort. We've even driven by many times during our semi-annual trips to Seattle Premium Outlets and Skagit Valley. But it wasn't until a weekend in July that we actually set foot inside of Tulalip Resort Casino.
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