1. Shopping Spree, Wrapping FREE - Friday Harbor
2. The Inn at Langley - Wine Dinner Series
3. Spring Bay Inn on Orcas Island - All Inclusive Package
4. Penn Cove Mussel Festival - Coupeville on Whidbey Island
5. B&B Tour and Taste - Whidbey Island
6. Langley Mystery Weekend - Whidbey Island
7. Discount for Sushi - Manitou Lodge Bed & Breakfast
8. Sekiu Winter Salmon Derby
9. Bainbridge Island Studio Tours
10. Kitsap RV and Casino Package
11. Just for Canadians - Half Price Discounts at the World's Largest Building
12. Bellingham Road Trip Program with Travel Packages, Discounts and Freebies
13. Everett Women's Film Festival
14. Year-Round Camp Cabins
15. Something to Bark Home About - Dog Friendly Hotels
16. Blackbird Tip to Tail Tours - Museum of Flight
17. A Christmas Carol: Radio Show - Kirkland Performance Center
18. Discover Blooms - 2004 Northwest Flower and Garden Show
19. Triple Tuesday's - Tacoma's Museum District
20. Wintergrass - 11th Annual Bluesgrass Festival in Tacoma
21. Art, Wine and Heritage Getaway - Dayton
22. Above Par Experience at Par Prices - Spokane
23. Mountain Adventure Package

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The San Juan Islands, located between northwest Washington State and Vancouver Island, are offering winter lodging specials, recreation and holiday events! Many lodging establishments on San Juan, Orcas and Lopez Islands are offering great winter rates.

December is packed with holiday events throughout the Islands, including the 1st Annual San Juan Island Northern Lights Fest. In addition, winter wildlife and lighthouse cruises and scuba diving packages, as well as shopping in boutiques and art galleries, will keep visitors entertained.

The Islands enjoy an average of 247 days of sunshine each year and half the rainfall of Seattle. Visitors can snuggle up inside cozy inns and B&Bs while enjoying water views, or get out and beachcomb, hike, bike or watch wildlife.

For more information on specials and events please visit: www.travelsanjuans.com

Get ready for Christmas with a Girlfriends' Getaway on San Juan Island. Shop the many unique stores for items made on the island to fill your gift list. Then enjoy a cozy evening with Christmas carols around the fireplace, hot chocolate, & free gift wrapping papers, ribbons & bows to make your gifts look special. Available for groups of 8 to 14; any dates; two-night stay. Rates start at $80 USD per person based on double occupancy.

For more information please contact Greg or Naoni at 1-800-232-4730/360-378-4730 or visit:

www.hillsidehouse.com

Enjoy fine cuisine paired with memorable wines and meet the winemakers themselves.

The series will start with Rick Small from Woodward Canyon Winery on February 05, 2004 with a winter menu to complement an icon in Washington''s historic wine revolution. For more information about Rick Small and Woodward Canyon, visit woodwardcanyon.com.

Featuring Caleb L. E. Foster and Nina Buty of Buty Wines, one of Washington''s newest and best producers of Washington State Chardonnay and Merlot/Cabernet Franc. For more information about Buty wines, visit butywinery.com.

For more information please contact 360-221-3033 or visit: www.innatlangley.com

Spring Bay Inn on Orcas Island offers an all-inclusive group package. Each day includes waterfront accommodations in the park lodge for up to 10 people, breakfast, guided kayak tour (weather permitting), brunch and dinner. Hiking trails are accessible by stepping out the front door. Hot tubs are both water view. Available from November 1- April 15 for $1000 USD per night.

For more information please contact Sandy Playa at 360-376-5531, email info@springbayinn.com or visit: www.springbayinn.com

The Penn Cove Mussel Festival serves up some fun with fine food. The festival emphasizes the only weekend of the year when fabulous shellfish is available in the streets of Coupeville along with strolling musicians and lots of opportunities for grown-ups to do wacky stuff; scavenger hunts (for grown-ups only), get your picture taken as a mussel, ride the Mussel Shuttle, hang out at the Beer Garden or take a boat ride through the Mussel Farm with underwater camera aboard. A Mussel Chowder contest, in which all restaurants in town compete against each other is always a favorite. Festival attendees purchase ballots for $5 with 10 to 12 chowders to taste and rate. Always the first weekend in March. (March 6-7, 2004).

For more information please visit: www.centralwhidbeychamber.com

Country Inns and B&Bs are famous for their food and their decor.

Here is a chance to get a glimpse of these places and taste & collect some of their "secret recipes." The B & B Tour and Taste is a one day self-guided tour of Bed and Breakfast Inns on Whidbey island.

On the first Sunday of December each year these special places decorate for the holidays, cook up a special treat, and open their doors to the public.

Tickets are $15 and include a map with directions to the participating accommodations and a cook book cover. As they tour the participating B&Bs, Country Inns, and Guest Cottages, guests can sample a holiday or house specialty food item and collect the recipe page for their "cook book."

The tour takes between three and five hours depending on the location of the participating accommodations.

It is a popular event, with a limited number of tickets available, so advance reservations are suggested.

For more information please call the Langley South Whidbey Chamber of Commerce at 360- 221-6765 or visit:

www.whidbey.net/visitor/visitors.html

"The "Mystery" is a two-day interactive play which takes place all over the little town. It is written by local authors and involves live local actors roaming the streets as well as additional "suspects" including the mayor, the police chief, shop keepers, the librarian, and basically the whole town. It is a lot of fun for the town and for participants of all ages. It started as a way for Islanders to relieve winter "rock fever" (a restlessness known in snowy areas as "cabin fever"). Locals invited their off-island friends to participate and the event has grown to be popular with visitors from throughout the region.

Participants pick up mystery play packets at the Visitor Center. Cost is $2 per entry.

For more information please call the Information and Accommodation Referral Service at (360) 221-6765 or visit:

www.whidbeynet.net/langleychamb

"This piece of land is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean on the west, the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the north and the Puget Sound on the east. It is sliced into two peninsulas by the Hood Canal and is home to the Olympic Rainforest. Thousands of miles of scenic waterfront, vibrant culture and historic districts await exploration.

For more information please visit: www.experiencewashington.com

Only $20 USD buys a derby ticket which gives the angler two days of fishing, a derby cap and BBQ lunch on the Saturday afternoon. First prize is $1000, 2nd prize $500, 3rd prize is $300, 4th prize $200 and 5th prize is $100. There is also a $100 prize for the largest seabass (black/blue rockfish only). Weigh-in is at Olson's Resort, February 14-15th, 2004 There is a third day Bonus Derby on Monday February 16th daylight to noon with weigh-in at Olson's Resort - $10 Entry fee, winner take all for largest salmon.

For more information please contact 360-963-2311 or visit: www.sekiu.com/fishing.tpl

Visit Bainbridge Island for Holiday shopping at the annual Winter Studio Tour. Enjoy the work of 55 artists in community halls and home studios. Arrive by ferry, bring your car and plan on spending the night at one of many B&B''s.

The ambience of Bainbridge Island has attracted many fine artists and this juried tour offers a wide variety of media fine wood furniture, jewelry, textiles, pottery, glass, paintings, garden art, fabric, and photography.

The studio tour takes place on December 5-6-7, 2003. Hours: Friday 10am - 8pm; Saturday: 10am - 6pm; Sunday: 11pm - 5pm

During the event, maps will be available at the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce (Highway 305 and Winslow Way) and Bainbridge Arts & Crafts on Winslow Way. The Tour is self-guided and there is no admission fee.

For more information, please call Kathryn Keve, at 360-779-2097 email: kathryn@keveoriginals.com

Maps showing the studio locations, artist previews, and links to local restaurants and lodging are available on our website at:

www.bistudiotour.com

Eagle Tree is offering a two-night stay including full hookups and cable TV, two free dinner coupons worth up to $30, at the newly opened Clearwater Casino. This includes transportation to and from the casino. This $80 value is being offered for $45 USD.

For more information please contact Lyle or Sue George at 360-598-5988 and visit: www.clearwatercasino.com

From the shores of Puget Sound and Bellingham Bay, head over the Cascades on one of the world's most scenic driving loops through old-west and Bavarian-themed communities. Wind along the banks of the Columbia to Lake Chelan and see bountiful apple orchards, historic mining towns and much more.

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Step inside the world's largest building and watch the assembly of a Boeing 747, one of the world''s biggest commercial airplanes. The 70-minute tour near Everett will amaze and astound any visitor. The tour includes a video, a walk through the assembly plant with a bird's eye view of the factory floor and a drive along the flight line where the 747s, 767s, 777s are painted and tested.

Canadian visitors to the Boeing 747 Assembly Plant can reserve half price tickets in advance by calling a toll-free reservation line, 1-800-464-1476, open Monday through Friday. Tickets can be reserved by credit card (Mastercard or Visa) at a rate of $5 USD per person. The Tour Center is closed on weekends and US holidays.

For more information please visit: www.boeing.com/companyoffices/aboutus/tours

Bellingham/Whatcom County Roadtrip brochures are now available and offer affordable getaway packages, discounts and freebies to area lodging, attractions and activities to women, couples and families thru June 2004.

Prices range from $50 to $500 USD and include packages such as Celebrity Estate Escape, International Slumber Party, Cosmopolitan Getaway, Cel-Ale-Bration Dinner, Western Flare Snow Day, Readers' Retreat Getaway, World Cuisine Getaway, Family Movie Night and Flower Power. Freebie items include a hand-dipped ice cream cone, flavored latte and admission to the Whatcom Children's Museum. Many packages offer discounts or incentives to Canadian travelers. Roadtrip offers are valid from October 2003 to June 2004 and subject to availability.

For further information and to order one or more of the brochures call the Bellingham/Whatcom County Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-800-487-2032 or visit www.girlfriendsroadtrip.com, www.couplesroadtrip.com or www.familiesroadtrip.com

www.bellingham.org

Visit Everett Historic Theatre and view some of the finest documentaries and dramas created by women in film. Viewings are at various times during March 4 - 5, 2004.

For more information please call 425-258-6766 or visit: www.everetttheatre.org

Folks who like their escape into the woods but aren't too fond of tent camping swear by camp cabins. Snohomish County Parks recently opened four year-round cabins, within walking distance of Flowing Lake, that have nearly all the comforts of home. All have covered porches, electricity, heat, beds, picnic tables and fire grills. The heated restrooms with showers are just steps away. What these cabins lack in creature luxuries they more than make up for with surround-sound tranquility and right-there access to the outdoors.

Rates are $40 - $60 USD per night with discounts offered from Oct 1 - April 1.

For more information please contact Snohomish County Parks and Recreation at 425-388- 6600 or visit: www.co.snohomish.wa.us/parks

Take a hike or plan an entire weekend with your pooch in Snohomish County when you stay at one of their dog-friendly hotels. There are numerous dog- friendly beaches and parks in Snohomish County. For a complete list of the hotels, beaches and off-leash parks please call 1-888-338-0976.

For more information on Snohomish County please visit:

www.snohomish.org

Seattle is the biggest city west of Chicago, north of San Francisco, east of Tokyo and south of the North Pole. It has become an international center for commerce, industry, and trade in the new millennium. People from around the world flock to soak up the city''s antiquated charms, regional differences and commercial bravado. www.seeseattle.org

Learn about one of the Museum's most popular aircraft in a fascinating special tour of the unique Lockheed M/D-21 Blackbird and Drone. Museum docents lead tip-to-tail tours of the world''s fastest, high-flying jet, revealing astounding facts and figures that were once among America''s most closely guarded secrets. The hour-long tours are a Museum holiday tradition. Tours are free with Museum admission.

Friday - Thursday, December 26, January 1, 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

The Museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is $11:00 for adults, $10.00 for seniors 65 and older, $6.50 for youth 5 to 17, and free for children under 5. Admission on the first Thursday of the month is free from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. courtesy of Wells Fargo.

For more information please call 206-764-5720 or visit: www.museumofflight.org

Set in 1939 and accompanied by a big-band orchestra, Eastside Musical Theatre takes audiences back to the pre-war, pre-television era in this radio-style re-telling of the classic "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. Perfect for the entire family!

December 19-20, 26-27, 2003 at 8:00 PM
December 21 & 28, 2003 at 2:00 & 7:00 PM
Reg. Price: USD $20 Sr: $18 Youth: $12 Group: $18

For Box Office Information please call 425-893-9900 or visit: www.kpcenter.org

Now North America's third largest spring flower show, the Northwest Flower & Garden Show, jump-starts the spring gardening season.

Visitors enjoy 8 acres of fragrance, color, blossoms, and gardening inspiration. Each year, nearly 30 nurseries, landscape designers, and horticultural groups design and miraculously bring to flower dazzling display gardens and major exhibits.

Five days of gardens, free seminars and hands-on demonstrations, nearly 300 commercial exhibits, and every imaginable plant society and horticultural organization, help move visitors from the cold, gray days of winter to the high-energy phase of spring.

February 4 - 8, 2004
Wednesday - Saturday, 9am - 9pm Sunday, 9am - 6pm

Washington State Convention Center in downtown Seattle

For more information please call 206-789-5333 or visit:

Early Bird tickets are available starting in late November 2003 through January 31, 2004. www.gardenshow.com

Explore waterfront communities on southern Puget Sound and the Columbia River, or launch into the towering Cascades. Mount Rainier and Mount St Helens are easily accessible from the small communities that line the route and present myriad adventure opportunities. www.experiencewashington.com

The three major museums comprising Tacoma's new "Museum District" are featuring "Triple Tuesdays" throughout the fall and winter. This is a one-day-a-week opportunity to visit the Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum and Washington State History Museum for one low price.

In addition to the three museums, Tacoma's Museum District includes the pedestrian-only Chihuly Bridge of Glass and historic Union Station, filled with Chihuly glass art; both are free to the public. Pay parking is available at all three museums, or visitors can park for free at the Tacoma Dome and take the new, free Tacoma Link light rail downtown to the Union Station stop.

The tickets cost USD $17 for adults; $14 for seniors and military; $12 for children 6 - 18.

For more information please call 253-284-3258 or visit:

www.traveltacoma.com

The worlds largest indoor bluegrass festival features more than 100 performances by 30 bands on five stages, plus 50 instrument and specialty workshops.

The festival takes place in the Tacoma Convention Centre and the Sheraton Tacoma Hotel on Feb. 26, 27, 28, 29, 2004 Ticket prices are reduced for Canadians.

For more information please contact 253-428-8056 or visit: www.wintergrass.com

The Palouse provides a unique taste of Washington charm and hospitality. The spectacular Palouse Falls and scenic Hell's Canyon on the Snake River provide perfect bookends for the rolling hills that lie within this picturesque destination.

For more information please visit: www.experiencewashington.com

Experience the vintage flavor of Dayton, Washington with this getaway package filled with art, wine tasting, and Victorian charm. The package includes overnight accommodation at the Victorian Weinhard Hotel, Wine Tasting with the Artists at Cayuse Studio featuring Patit Creek Cellars wines, lunch and espresso at Patit Valley Products, dinner at your choice of one of Dayton's fine dining establishment, the Weinhard Cafe or Patit Creek Restaurant, tickets to a movie at the newly restored Liberty Theater, and a guided tour of the oldest depot in the state, a fully restored museum. Cost for the package is $115 USD per person based on double occupancy. Make arrangements through the Weinhard Hotel at 509-382- 4032.

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From the renovated historic downtown and riverfront park of Spokane to the hundreds of lakes, raging rivers and lush, deep forests of the Pend Orielle and Colville, virtually every bend in the road reveals a new and delightful surprise. This northeast corner of Washington State is a golden gateway to yet another part of the Golden West. www.experiencewashington.com

The Spokane Regional CVB has created a new Web page just for Canadians featuring discounts, special rates and/or "Canadian at Par" offers. Spokane loves Canada and they welcome visitors with open arms. Whether you're in Spokane for an afternoon, a weekend getaway or a family vacation, you'll find lots of our hotels, restaurants and attractions have special offers just for you.

For more information on the Canadian specials, click the on the Canada Maple leaf at: www.visitspokane.com

Ski downhill, cross-country or just enjoy the lodge at one of our region's winter recreation areas. Package includes one night in a Davenport room (may be used the night before or the night after your mountain adventure) and two "day passes" to your choice of one of the following: Mt. Spokane, 49 North, Silver Mountain, Schweitzer or Lookout Pass. $85 USD per person + tax, based on double occupancy.

For more information please visit: www.davenporthotel.com