Culture
Local tourism: hanging on til the Olympics
In British Columbia and Washington, 2009 is going to be a tough year for the tourist business. Here's what some experts are doing to get through the recession.
Sue Frause
Sue Frause is a Whidbey Island freelance writer and photographer. You can reach her at sue@suefrause.com.
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Election night, Whidbey Island style
Democrats had reason to celebrate tonight, unlike four years ago.
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Seattle's grand dame: the Fairmont Olympic Hotel
A veteran travel writer offers this brief history of one of the city's oldest, poshest social hubs.
Culture
Carless and carefree: Victoria to Courtenay by train on Vancouver Island
I prefer road trips that don't include me as the driver. And now with the gas gods scowling down on us, even folks who would never leave their beloved vehicles at home are opting for alternative ways to roam. Plus, lots can happen when you're not behind the wheel. You can read. Listen to tunes. Eave