Tulalip Resort Casino Review I enjoy trips to Vegas. It’s sunny, a quick flight from Seattle, and you can typically get good deals on nice hotel rooms. Recently I got an offer for a free weeknight stay at a local casino resort about 45 minutes north of Seattle. I decided … Read more
Sneak Peak: Alaska Lounge in Concourse C at Sea-Tac Today I was able to get a sneak peak at the Alaska Lounge located in Concourse C at Sea-Tac (SEA) International Airport. They are still putting the finishing touches on it before it opens to the public. The new Alaska Lounge … Read more
Alaska Airlines Service at Paine Field in 2018 There has been talk about creating a second Seattle area passenger airport for quite some time. The two logical locations are Boeing Field (King County International Airport) and Paine Field (Snohomish County Airport, north of Seattle). For a while there was talk of … Read more
Today Hyatt announced that a Hyatt Regency is set to open at 8th and Howell in downtown Seattle. The Hyatt Regency Seattle will be the biggest hotel in the city at 45 stories and 1,264 rooms. The property is (and will continue to be) owned by R. C. Hedreen. Construction is well under … Read more
American Express Hawks Island 2016 Attention Seattle readers! American Express Hawks Island 2016 is coming on October 16. I attended last year and had a blast. This year it is going to be held on 10/16/16 prior to the Seattle Seahawks hosting the Atlanta Falcons at Century Link Field. The … Read more
SeaTac Airport (SEA) is my home airport; yet up until last week I had never visited the British Airways Terraces Lounge Seattle. Located in the South Satellite above Gate S10, the lounge can get quite busy prior to departure. The website lists opening times as “15:00 to last departure”, however on … Read more
Zipcar or ReachNow to Seatac Airport UPDATE: As of July, 2019, ReachNow has ceased operation. RIP ReachNow. However, you can still rent Car2Go from Seatac. In the recent months, two car share programs have expanded in Seattle to allow one way trips to and from Seatac International Airport. Which one … Read more
ReachNow vs Car2Go UPDATE: As of July, 2019, ReachNow has ceased operation. RIP ReachNow One of my most popular blog posts has been my comparison of car share programs: Car2Go vs Zipcar. So it seemed only appropriate to do a follow up post adding in the new kid in Seattle: BMW’s ReachNow. … Read more
Amtrak Cascades to Seattle Three years ago I got a job a mile from my home and decided to sell my car. I live near downtown Seattle and rely on public transportation, walking, Uber/Lyft and car share. It has been quite freeing. And has made me get creative about getting … Read more
Seattle Mariners Alaska Airlines Voucher When a baseball team isn’t selling tickets, they will often do a giveaway promotion to entice fans to come to the game. The Seattle Mariners have had a long dry spell in the winning season department; they haven’t made it to the playoffs in 15 … Read more
Alaska Airlines “fly nice” ad campaign It seems that the Battle for Seattle between Alaska and Delta is heating up. There is a new Alaska Airlines “fly nice” ad campaign running in the new Capitol Hill light rail station in Seattle. This comes on the heels of a minor kerfuffle … Read more
I recently wrote about the Amex Hawks Island in this post. Today I was able to experience it myself. The Amex Hawks Island is (as of now) a one off experience; only today (October 18) before the Seahawks vs Carolina home game at Century Link Field. Anyone with an American Express … Read more
It is finally here! The new Alaska Airlines Board Room at SeaTac North Satellite is set to open on November 5th. UPDATE: Looks like it is now scheduled for November 10. Here are some updated photos. This is great news for those that travel in and out of Seattle. Currently the … Read more
Update: Read about my experience at the American Express Hawks Island. If Amex Centurion Lounge and Centurion Studio weren’t cool enough places to grab a snack and drink, now you can enjoy a floating Amex Island! The American Express Hawks Island is coming to the Seattle waterfront on October 18 before … Read more
Full disclosure: I have a personal and professional connection with the organization involved in the Strong Against Cancer Plane Pull. I have donated in the past because I believe it is a worthy cause. However I do not stand to benefit from this event in anyway (except for maybe going and having a great time!). … Read more