Travel & Sightseeing - In And Around Seattle

Sightseeing & Travel - Seattle Area, Day Trips, the USA & Abroad
OK, it's time to get out of the house, get away from it all, and relax. Go for a spin, for a day, a couple of days, or longer. Here are some ideas and helpful links for sightseeing around Seattle and nearby environs, Seattle area day trips and overnighters, US & overseas travel, and cruises.

Sightseeing In Seattle - There's plenty to see and do in Seattle. Whether you're from out of town, or a Seattle native, be sure to check out the many sights and attractions listed here.

Day Trips Around Seattle - There are lots of day and overnight trips to be had in the great Northwest. Here are a bunch of our favorites....along with links to attractions at those destinations.

First Timer - Take a mystery vacation filled with food, fun and excitement! This is a 3-part article written by a pro in the business. See if you can guess what or where this is. The answer will be revealed in part 3. Part 1 is up now!

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US Travel - World Travel - Cruises
Africa, Americas, Asia - SE Asia, Australia - Pacific Islands, Cruise Info,
Electricity Guide, Europe, Exchange Rates, Middle East, Misc Travel Info,
Travel Tips - Alerts

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Africa - Travel Information Top Of Page

Lonely Planet Africa Guides - Reliable, comprehensive and independent travel information, commentary on breaking news & travel advice.

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Americas - North, Central & South - Travel Information

Lonely Planet Americas Guides - Reliable, comprehensive and independent travel information, commentary on breaking news & travel advice.

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Baja Events - Covers Tijuana, Rosarito, Ensenada, Sanfelipe, Santa Rosalia, Mulege, Loreto, La Paz, East Cape & Cabo San Lucas.

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Virtual Parks - Panoramic photos of many of North America's great wildernesses.

Welcome To Oregon - This terrific resource guide for Oregon State includes cities & communities, activities, Oregon facts, and more.

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Asia & SE Asia - Travel Information Top Of Page

Delhicacies - Traveling to Delhi or New Delhi, India? Be sure to check out this site for sightseeing tips first. They can help you set up a personalized sightseeing itinerary. Delhi is the starting point to Agra, home of the Taj Mahal.

Lonely Planet Asia Guides - Reliable, comprehensive and independent travel information, commentary on breaking news & travel advice.

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Australia & Pacific Islands - Travel Information

Lonely Planet Australia-Pacific Guides - Reliable, comprehensive and independent travel information, commentary on breaking news & travel advice.

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Cruise Information Top Of Page

Cruise Direct - Book Your Cruise on Cruise Direct & Save! Guaranteed best prices on all major cruise lines.

Cruise Opinion - Get unbiased opinions, ratings, and comments from fellow cruisers that have sailed on the ship you're thinking about. A great resource for new and experienced cruisers!

Cruise Reviews - Read thousands of cruise reviews written by cruisers, not paid reviewers. Find out which ship and which itinerary is most to your liking by reading about other folks experiences on the ships and itineraries that you are considering. Share your own insights and opinions with other readers so they can learn from your experience.

Cruise World - Seattle -- (206) 260-3002

Your Seattle-Area Cruise Professionals

Vessel Sanitation Program - Thinking about taking a cruise? You might want to check out the CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program first, and see how the ship you are considering cruising on did in it's latest inspections.

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Electricity Guide Top Of Page

World Electricity Guide - When traveling the World you will encounter electrical outlets with different voltages, different hertz (cycles per second), along with many varying sizes and shapes of wall outlets themselves. Find out what you need to know, and what adapters you will need, to safely use your small appliances, hair dryers, laptop computers, radios, clocks, et al, without damaging them.

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Europe - Travel Information Top Of Page

A F Touch-Cuisine - French culture and cuisine, regions and recipes.

CityGuide Europe - Your Guide to Tourism, Attractions and Lodging in European cities. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.

Eurail Pass - Eurail Pass gives you unlimited train travel in 17 countries through the extensive 100,000 mile rail network of Europe. Countries included in the Eurail Network are: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Travel is by 1st class, and many different ticket options are offered. Eurail Passes must be purchased outside of Europe and cannot be purchased there.

Europe For Visitors - 4,200 pages of articles, photos and links for travellers to Europe.

London Pass - The London Pass includes FREE entry to over 50 of London's top attractions, including historic buildings, museums, galleries, castles. cathedrals, palaces and more. The Travelcard Option gets you unlimited travel on London's Buses, Underground Trains, Overground Trains, Docklands Light Rail and Tramlink.

Lonely Planet Europe Guides - Reliable, comprehensive and independent travel information, commentary on breaking news & travel advice.

Northern Ireland - This web portal offers attractions, entertainment, museums, food & accommodations, and much more, available around North Ireland. Photo gallery.

Rome & Vatican City - Museums, churches, tours, events, services & more.

Spain Info - Spain Information, culture, maps, history and more. Area and tourism guides. Photo gallery.

Sweden - The official gateway to Sweden. News, events, travel & tourism.

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Exchange Rates - Currency Conversion

Currency Converter - Convert US Dollars to any country's currency

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Middle East - Travel Information Top Of Page

Lonely Planet Middle East Guides - Reliable, comprehensive and independent travel information, commentary on breaking news & travel advice.

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Misc World Travel Information Top Of Page

Adventure TV - Fascinating site with 100s of streaming travel-adventure videos, such as: "The Hidden Treasures of Borneo", "Serengeti Balloon Safari", and "Diving Truk: Ghosts of the Past". Worth a look for anyone with an adventurous spirit.

Flight Tracker - Graphically follow commercial jets in flight. Very interesting.
Flight Tracker 2 Flight Tracker 3 - This one allows you to enter the name of any airport, then it gives you a list of all incoming flights, from which you can pick an individual jet to track graphically.
Airport flight trackers: LAX Boston Louisville New Orleans San Jose
Burbank Westchester Nantucket Orange County

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Travel Tips - Travel Alerts Top Of Page

Travel Tips - Travel alerts, crisis news & information, tips and other "Must Know" information for those about to travel outside the US. From the American Society of Travel Agents.

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