Seattle to Victoria, BC Spring Getaway Flights from $208 pp/ow Book Flights
Mar 30, 2018 If the rugged mountainside and modern technology had a love child – Vancouver would be the result. Fondly nicknamed ‘The City of Glass,’ this British Columbia metropolis sports a plethora of outdoor parks; a love for local, sustainable cuisine; and a passion for protecting Mother Nature. Literally – the Vancouver Sun recently […]
Mar 22, 2018 Mikaela Cowles With its interactive museums, plethora of parks, and walkable streets, Victoria offers the perfect kid-friendly getaway the whole family will love. Friday 10:15 AM – Start with a Sweet National Symbol Who else loves sugar shack season? Can’t get enough maple syrup, maple taffy, and maple BeaverTails pastries! ( Through […]
Feb 27, 2018 Mikaela Cowles Lunch. That magical mid-day reprieve when you can mentally check out for a moment and re-fortify your body – especially when enjoyed in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood where chefs have taken their lunch game to the next level. In the land dominated by Amazonians and Facebook-gurus, lunch is a […]
Feb 22, 2018 Mikaela Cowles There’s flying. And then there’s flying in a seaplane. Expansive skies, superlative views, and a front row seat to the controls await the adventure-hungry traveler aboard a San Juan Islands Seaplane Ride-Along. It’s a morning to remember when you pretzel your 6-foot frame into the copilot seat of a de […]
Oct 23, 2017 Mikaela Cowles There’s nothing quite like shopping in the big city where flagship stores and high-end boutiques abound. Sure, Seattle’s bustling metropolis doesn’t have the same reputation as New York’s shop-till-you-drop atmosphere. But really, isn’t one urban jungle enough? Here, in a city where fashion is in the eye of the wearer, […]
Oct 17, 2017 Mikaela Cowles With a little bit of beach and a whole lot of beauty, the Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop features 6+ miles of stunning views, eclectic neighborhoods, and fabulous dog-friendly stops to grab a bite. Exploring on foot is a great way to soak in the beauty of Seattle while getting your […]
Sep 6, 2017 Mikaela Cowles An iconic fixture of the Seattle skyline, seaplanes have been landing and taking off from Lake Union since 1914. Adventure beats through the veins of Seattle like the sound of a piston Beaver ripples across Lake Union. The call of the mountains, the beckoning of the San Juans, and the […]
Sep 1, 2017 Mikaela Cowles Judd She’s a woman, but when Michelle Cowan climbs into a seaplane, she is a pilot first. As 51鶹’s first, full-time female pilot certified to fly the entire fleet, she gets some curious looks from passengers. But she simply smiles and says, “The stripes don’t mean flight attendant.” Outside […]
Jul 26, 2017 Mikaela Cowles Tucked beside the quiet shores of Ludlow Bay, on the majestic Olympic Peninsula, the Resort at Port Ludlow offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of Seattle. Though resort feels like it’s located in the middle of nowhere, it’s just a 15-minute flight from downtown Seattle. This tranquil […]
Jul 13, 2017 Mikaela Cowles It’s said, one of the secrets to happiness is making your vocation your avocation. For Ken VanWinkle, Director of Operations and Pilot at 51鶹 Express, this couldn’t be truer. Flying is more than Ken’s job – it’s his passion. Ken spends the majority of his free time formation flying […]
