Get Away to Washington State during the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games

February 12-28, 2010

March 12-21, 2010

It's a world away—right next door

The flag of Canada

With the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games comes a tidal wave of sporting enthusiasts. Overnight your half-empty local haunts turn into packed madhouses with lines stretching well out the door. And let’s not even get started on the parking!

The time couldn’t be better for an excursion south to experience stunning natural beauty and lively urban amenities in Washington State. Whether you spoil yourself in Seattle, the state’s cultural epicenter, or head to the mountains for some crowd-less skiing, you can have a perfect getaway.

Featured Getaways

  • A guitar sculpture at the Experience Music Project

    Seattle Style -2 Days

    Seattle, Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, Experience Music Project, EMP, Museum of Flight, Tillicum Village, Blake Island

    Experience world-class entertainment, shopping and dining in Seattle – the largest city in the Northwest. Whether you’re looking for museums, sporting events, historical sites or just a place to unwind, Seattle offers a little bit of everything.

  • A large chocolate rooster greets you at the entrance of the Chocolate Shop in Langley.

    Food to Warm the Soul - 4 Days

    Pike Place Market, International District, Whidbey Island, Langley, Coupeville, Deception Pass Bridge, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, Bellingham

    Washington is home to some of the most delightful and original flavors. Working with the freshest seafood, organic produce and an abundance of incredible wines, Washington’s first-class chefs serve up dishes that will astonish your palate and invigorate your senses.

  • A view of the USS Turner Joy in Bellingham.

    Towns to Try – Everett, Edmonds, Bremerton & Bellingham – 4 day

    Bremerton, Edmonds, Everett, Bellingham, Olympic Mountains, Puget Sound, Washington State Ferry

    Puget Sound is dotted with charming and memorable towns, each offering visitors a unique break from the bustle of big city life. Explore local industries, shop in eclectic downtowns and sample incredible local cuisine wherever you go.

Snow covered hills with skier in forground
person in winter hat looking into a store-front

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