Travel Tips

If you’ve never experienced Seattle, Washington, now is as good a time as any to do so. Maybe now is the best time ever for a nice visit to Seattle. Whatever your interests, there is sure to be something here that you will find appealing. From the great cultural centers to the fabulous sporting events and the wonderfully mild climate, Seattle is a great place to visit.

In addition to the wonderful climate, there are plenty of indoor and outdoor activities that should keep you, and anyone traveling with you busy for quite some time. The biggest problem I foresee is finding there is too much to do and too little time in which to do it all. Such is the bane of vacations. Seattle is a town that has natural beauty and is surrounded not only by water, but by beautiful countryside as well. The views all around are nothing short of spectacular and I’m sure that you will find plenty to do to keep everyone in your party entertained and happy.

For those who love culture, there are many opportunities to soak up all the culture you can manage. From wine tours to museums and gourmet food, Seattle has plenty to offer the discerning tourists. Not to mention Benaroya Hall where the symphony performs and other cultural experiences such as the Seattle Opera or the Seattle Chamber Music Society. If this isn’t enough for your sophisticated demands there is the Pacific Northwest Ballet and the Seattle Repertory Theatre.

For those of us with more sophomoric pursuits there is plenty around to keep our minds and hearts entertained. In addition to the activities mentioned above, there are plenty of sights to see in Seattle. There are walking tours around the city, driving tours to outlying areas and even duck tours, which are sure to delight the little ones among us.

For those who have an interest in pop culture there is the Experience Music Project, which is truly unique and very much worth the hefty price tag that admission demands. If you are going to make one splurge during your trip to Seattle alone, this would be the one I recommend most strongly. If money is no object, then count yourself blessed and take a look at what this ‘experience’ has to offer. In addition to the Experience Music Project there is the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame. As a science fiction enthusiast, this is a favorite of mine.

If you like animals, there is plenty to offer in Seattle. There is Cougar Mountain Zoo, Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, the Seattle Aquarium, Northwest Trek, Wolf Haven, and the Woodland Park Zoo in addition to the many whale-watching tours that are available.

If you like studying about other cultures, perhaps you should visit the International District, take a tour to Tillicum Village, visit the Wing Lake Asian Museum, or Uwajimaya Village. Each of these places offers a glimpse into the lives of those from other cultures.

In addition to all of these really fun things there are professional sports for almost every season in Seattle. For basketball there are the Seattle Sonics (NBA) and the Seattle Storm (WNBA). If your interest lean toward football, you will be happy to know that the Seahawks call Qwest Field home and baseball fans will be delighted that the Seattle Mariners are still playing at Safeco Field. For the hockey fans around, there are Seattle Thunderbirds, which are part of the Western Hockey League and call the Key Arena home.

These are only a small sampling of the many great things to do and see while visiting Seattle Washington. Just remember that Rome wasn’t built in a day and it is highly unlikely that even the fastest among us can enjoy all that this great city has to offer its visitors in a day either. Take your time and remember that it is very likely that if you didn’t get to one of your destinations today, it will be there tomorrow.

Im sure youre thinking of something romantic, something peaceful, and something where youre both going to have fun, something for more loving, dining, and wining. Honeymoons are not only the perfect time to start a life of marital bliss with your loved one and enjoy each others company. It is also the best time to explore a different place to relax and enjoy.

Every bride must have at least a 100 or so ideal honeymoon destinations listed in their wedding planners. And every place is as romantic, as fun and as unique as the next name on the list. So what are the worlds top 50 get-away destinations of honeymooners? Modern Bride reveals the names.

The sun-kissed beaches of Hawaii maintain its spot in the top ten for ten straight years. Theres also Tahiti, Bermuda, Bali, the Caribbean waters of Jamaica, Maldives and Barbados. Other seaside get-aways include the British Virgin Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Seychelles, the Bahamas, Florida and Cayman Islands. With the beaches, the white sand, the sun and the fresh breeze, these destinations offer perfect water activities for you and your honey from swimming to diving, to snorkeling to getting that tan. Sip a refreshing drink and go island hopping. Of course, European attractions made it to the top 50. Go exploring in Italy, Greece, France, New Zealand, Ireland, Scandinavia, England, Iceland, Switzerland and Scotland. With their splendid architecture, museums and art galleries, not to mention the European cuisine, honeymooners would get the perfect romantic mood exploring France and the Eiffel Tower or dining in one of the five-star restaurants in Italy.

There are also the snow-capped mountains of Switzerland and Iceland for winter honeymooners. Go to South America and bask in some sexy, steamy Latin American honeymoon experience in Mexico, Costa Rica, Antigua, Aruba, Poconos, Argentina and Puerto Rico. Eat Tacos, take photos of the adobe houses, shop in unique, native shops, and join in the merry and sexy music and dancing and live street performances. And of course, live the American dream in some of these USA honeymoon destinations St. Barths, St. Lucia, Las Vegas, New York, New Mexico, St. Martin, and Alaska. Other honeymoon toppers include: Fiji, Aguilla. Turks and Caicos, Australia, Belize, South Africa, Thailand, Ecuador, Kenya, Dominican Republic, Canada, Nevis and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

For the honeymooner wanting to save, affordable destinations include Mexico, Las Vegas, Jamaica, Dominican Republic and Florida. Water activities especially snorkeling and diving are best at the Cayman Islands, Turks and Caicos and Tahiti. For winter honeymooners, theres Colorado, Switzerland, Canada, Utah and Austria. And for the couple whod like to party on gourmet food, dont forget Italy, France, New York, California and Las Vegas. For some privacy, a Tahiti honeymoon provides the perfect seclusion for you and your loved one. Go exploring culture in England and enjoy the nightlife in Las Vegas. Costa Rica is perfect for the adventurous couple with its rich and diverse scenery and landscapes.

Other recommended honeymoon destinations are Chile, India, Turkey and Cook Islands.

Whether its a secluded island or beach front in Hawaii or the Bahamas, a romantic cultural experience in the streets of Florence and France, or an exploration of exotic culture and cuisine in South America, the important thing in a honeymoon is the company. With romance, the perfect food, the perfect setting, and the perfect company, a new life ahead with your loved one may prove to be a honeymoon in itself.