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Last week in Seattle, 175 brides said “I do” to an invitation to a bridal show case. More than 100 of those brides-to-be showed up on February 17th at the Pan Pacific Hotel to watch a mock wedding and attend a reception for the ”bride” and “groom”, along with the “parents” of the lucky couple and other “friends” and “relatives”. It was a fascinating experience that entranced many brides-to-be.
Seattle’s Olympic Sculpture Park offers visitors and locals both art and exercise, no matter what the season. Pictures in this article were taken in late January at the park as multitudes of people walked the trails, admired the sculpture and watched the trains as they rolled through the park.
Copperleaf Restaurant, located at the Cedarbrook Lodge in Seattle, has been named as best new restaurant in the US by Gayot for its farm-to-table cuisine and commitment to locally sourced ingredients. The Copperleaf Restaurant seats only 30 people per sitting, so call for reservations in advance. It is worth the extra effort.
With a certain boutique charm, the Springhill Suites by Marriott in downtown Seattle offers comfort and convenience both through its location and the amenities it offers the traveler. You can experience the sights and sounds of Seattle from this hotel since it is tucked between the city’s premier shopping district and the evolving South Lake Union neighborhood.
Key words at the Fern Tree Spa® – wellness, bliss, relaxation, rejuvenation. The Fern Tree Spa® is 68,000 square feet of an indoor/outdoor sanctuary which is inspired by the surrounding lush landscape and led by a modern day shaman or Elder. You will find your mind and your body being rejuvenated and refreshed while relaxing and releasing the worries of the everyday world. This luxurious spa houses a relaxation lounge, a yoga pavilion, sauna and steam rooms as well as a meditation labyrinth.
Imagine strolling hand-in-hand along a sandy crescent beach, dotted with palms, against a backdrop of whitewashed cottages at Half Moon on Jamaica’s northern coast. With 400 acres featuring beautifully landscaped gardens, the charming white washed cottages set along two miles of private white sand beach create the perfect environment for a Valentine’s Day celebration for 2011. Half Moon has been setting the pace for a luxury vacation in the Caribbean for over 50 years. If you are thinking of a destination wedding, vow renewal, honeymoon or romantic getaway, you will be walking in the footsteps of some very famous people from over the past 50+ years.
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