Pan Pacific Hotel’s Denny Suite: Urban Elegance in Seattle

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Veteran travel writer and country dweller Sue Frause explores Pan Pacific’s opulent Denny Suite in Seattle.

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Seattle’s Hotel 1000: Old Fashioned Hospitality and New-Fangled Technology

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Come with us to the modern luxury Hotel 1000 in Seattle.

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Leavenworth, WA: Not Just Beer and Brats Anymore

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Washington’s Bavarian-themed town of has more than brats and brews for our intrepid RFT traveler.

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Sweet Mona’s Chocolate Boutique, Langley, WA: Sweet Delights

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Looking for artisan chocolates? Check out our review of Whidbey Island’s Sweet Mona’s Chocolate Boutique.

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Bin on the lake, Kirkland, WA: Stunning Views, Elegant Food

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The Woodmark Hotel in Kirkland, Washington, offers stuffing food at bin on the lake, its waterside restaurant.

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Snoqualmie Falls Park, WA: Falling in love with the hikes

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RFT Contributor Michael Fagin hikes Snoqualamie Falls Park, Washington.

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Gig Harbor’s First Beer Festival: Beer at its Local Best

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Gig Harbor, Washington’s first Beer Festival is a huge success and the time is ripe for expanding craft brewing in Washington.

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Skamania Lodge Salmon Chowder: A Hearty Winter Dish

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This recipe for Skamania Lodge’s Salmon Chowder features all the flavors of a classic chowder, but with lots of healthful vegetables and smoked salmon.

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OleBob’s, Illwaco, WA: Albacore Tuna That Rocks

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Solid White Albacore Tuna packed by OleBob’s Seafood Market in Ilawaco, Washington, will make you re-think canned seafood.

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Best Cinnamon Rolls on the Planet

It's the thin layers of dough with plenty of butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar between the layers that earn RFT's high praise.

Mosquito Fleet Chili makes their cinnamon rolls with very thin layers of dough, each liberally slathered with butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar. They are, without a doubt, the best cinnamon rolls we’ve ever tasted.

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Real Quick Getaway: Whidbey Island, Washington

Eye-popping views are commonplace on Whidbey Island.

In the Northwest, Whidbey Island is a close-by natural retreat for the city-weary.

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Real Quick Getaway: Port Townsend, Washington

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Port Townsend is a jewel box of Victorian architecture and rich history that makes a great place for a getaway.

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