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Hotel Confidential: Sorrento Hotel, Seattle, WA *****
Luxury and convenience on First Hill, a lushly green and quiet neighbourhood near Seattle's downtown core.
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Hotel Confidential: The Woodmark, Kirkland, WA *****
No question: The Woodmark's exceptional room appointments, fine dining and spa treatments will relax, restore, rejuvenate . . .
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Pig out at the Pike Place Market *
Seattle's historic marketplace celebrates its centenary with food and festivities galore -- this weekend.
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Ray's Boathouse & Cafe celebrates its 35th Anniversary *
It has been 35 years since entrepreneur Russ Wohlers gathered local businessmen to purchase Ray's Boathouse & Cafe on Shilshole Bay and transform it from a boat rental and fish & chips joint into a nationally respected Northwest seafood restaurant.
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Stanford's Restaurant & Bar ****
We had a heads-up that one of its Signature Fish dishes is a "must have" -- and one of the reasons for going to this restaurant in the first place
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The Cheesecake Factory, Seattle (Garber review) **** 1/2
This Seattle location is probably John's and my favourite, as it is right downtown, so there's lots to look at while we endure the inevitable wait for a table.
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Expedia dot COM *
Serving many different consumer segments -- from families booking a summer vacation to individuals arranging a quick weekend getaway, Expedia provides travellers with the ability to research, plan, and book their comprehensive travel needs.
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Hotel Confidential: Grand Hyatt Seattle, Seattle, WA *****
Grand Hyatt Seattle's staff believe great hotels in Seattle should offer more than a good night's sleep, and they take pride in offering you the best of everything among hotels -- great restaurants, luxurious rooms and unparalleled service. Their credo: "Whether your stay in Seattle is for business or pleasure, it should be a worry-free experience that delights your senses."
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Hotel Confidential: Willows Lodge, Woodinville, WA *****
Woodinville is the market town for those living in Washington's so-called Silicon Forest, a rural haven 30 minutes by car north-east of Seattle, adjacent to the Burke Gilman Trail, which runs for 34 miles and attracts outdoorsy folk on foot, bicycle and horse.
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The World Almanac 2006 World Atlas (Keyes review) ****
John Keyes finds much to like about the new World Almanac 2006 World Atlas from Hammond . . .
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