The Seattle Traveler

Start off the New Year’s on a happy note with adults toys from Seattle’s very own Babeland. 
This highly regarded store is known for being a women-friendly sex toy shop.  Founded here in Seattle in 1993, the store serves up information and fun to thousands of satisfied customers.  You’ll find toys, books, videos, along with personal advice and recommendations from the helpful staff.
Babeland’s Annual New Year’s Sale (one of only two sales the store has) runs January 1st –4th, with nearly everything in the store marked down 25-40%.  This looks to be one of the biggest sales they’ve ever …read more

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Planning a way home when you’ve been out partying is the smart thing to do.  But despite good intentions, sometimes things don’t go according to plan.  That’s when Anna can help.
The Anna Armstrong White Foundation (a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization) created Anna’ Ride Home to help make it a little easier for you for those times that maybe your planning was quite on spot. 
Anna’s Ride Home is a partnership between local bars and taxi companies with the sole goal of getting people home safely and off the road.  Bar staff is trained to recognize when a patron may need …read more

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Details:  The Victorian Village and train set at Seattle Center’s Winterfest. 
The festival enters its final days.  Check out the full schedule to take in some of the remaining events.  Through December 31st at the Center House at the Seattle Center.
 

Photo credit:  personal collection
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Now that Christmas is behind us, have you made your plans for New Year’s Eve?  The options narrow with each passing day, but even if you’ve waited till the last minute, here are some ideas to help you ring in 2009.

Make reservations for dinner out.  Ok, all the really great spots may be booked up (or maybe not given the economy right now).  I’d suggest taking a look at Open Table and see what is available.  (This is a great site for reservations any time of year.)
Fireworks at the Space Needle.  You may still be able to get …read more

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Thanks to the efforts of some Seattle-area travel bloggers in forming Passports with Purpose, the world might be a little less hungry this next year.
Passports with Purpose was formed in recognition of the many benefit of traveling and travel blogging contrasted with the very real need in communities around the world.  An opportunity for those of us who love seeing the world to give back to it.  For it’s first fundraiser, PwP has chosen Heifer International as its recipient.
Heifer International is a non-profit organization with a very simple mission – to end worldwide hunger.  And they do it by …read more

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Whether you’re snowed in, trying to travel, or just spending quiet time by choice, warm holiday wishes go out to all of you!
We haven’t had a white Christmas here in Seattle for some time!
 
Image credit:  SXC

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If all the Seattle snow kept your from finishing up (or starting) your holiday shopping, you have roughly 24 hours to pull it together and look like a hero.  Then you can smugly say, “Why yes, I did finish all my holiday shopping early this year!”
Going to the mall is probably going to make you crazy, and you’ll wind up buying something that you don’t really want just to get out of there.  Instead, consider these local Seattle-area businesses that can offer really wonderful, and thoughtful, local gifts:

Starbuck’s gift card – You can find one on every street corner, …read more

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Given the snowy Seattle weather, it seems a little silly to post about all the fun holiday things that you can do, because many people are without power or can’t even get our of their driveway or neighborhood.
But, on the off chance that this snow melts quickly, put the Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park (Tacoma) on your must-see holiday lights list.  The two mile lighting display along Spanaway Lake is the the largest drive-through holiday lights display in the Pacific Northwest.
With over 300 displays, including animation, the bring a smile to light up even the coldest moment.
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Yes, it’s snowing again!
 
Here are some important resources that you are going to need until this weather improves.

Washington State Department of Transportation has information about driving conditions for good or bad weather, and is a key source for adverse driving conditions.  Check out pass conditions, ferry service, and any other transportation you might have.  You’ll also find them on Twitter at wsdot.
City of Seattle provides info about a variety of things you’ll need to know for inclement weather.  From safety alerts, power outages, traffic conditions, to bus routes, and all sorts of other practical information, you’ll want to refer …read more

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Much of the greater Seattle area enjoyed a snow today, with many businesses, governmental offices, and school closed.
Flying into Sea-Tac Airport mid-day wasn’t too bad.  In fact, it took me nearly as long to drive home from the airport as it did to fly from San Francisco to Seattle!
No snow when I left home a few days ago.  This is what was waiting when I arrived home this afternoon.  There were lots of kids with sleds, and various boards sliding down the hill having a great school-free day.
 

 
More on the way tonight!  FUN!!!
 
Photos:  personal collection
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