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P R O M O T I O N A L F E AT U R E Lobby at Hotel FIVE/Pineapple Hospitality snowshoers, Leavenworth also hosts a series of successful summer events dedicated to the grape. At the annual June Leavenworth Wine Walk (now in its 10th year), guests can sample local wines while exploring the village's shops and galleries. Also in June: the Great Leavenworth Food & Wine Festival pairs wine tastings hosted by 24 vineyards with cooking demonstrations by local chefs. And in August, there are even more opportunities for wine tastings and gourmet dining, this time coupled with live music, courtesy of the Leavenworth Wine Tasting Festival. ■ TRAVEL TIP: For more roadtrip ideas, five free Snohomish County cyber tours are accessible by iPhone, Android, tablet and smartphone users: Aviation Adventures; Everett on Port Gardner Bay; City of Granite Falls; Mountain Loop Highway; and City of Snohomish. See snohomish.org This promotional feature was prepared for Washington Co-op by Robin Brunet. Snohomish County (1-888-338-0976); Amtrak (1-800872-7245); Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism (1-800-487-2032); Island County Tourism (1-888-747-7777); Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce (1-509-548-5807). Regal Repose Hotel FIVE's interior is, literally, a modern artwork in itself. Just minutes from Pike Place Market, this is a hip, chic establishment geared to the young business traveller – and all those with a preference for anything bold, modern and lively. ■ ■ The Maxwell Hotel, a brand-new facility adjacent to the Space Needle, is a tribute to vivid, sophisticated design. And, like Hotel FIVE, it caters to the modern traveller, with such conveniences as dogfriendly rooms, in-room fridges and microwaves. One way to maximize any Washington State experience is to explore Snohomish County by day and recharge in King County at night. And given that Seattle is often the first choice among weekenders booking a home base for regional daytrips, many travellers are finding that the personalized service and attention to detail at Pineapple Hospitality's boutique hotels translates as four tranquil homes away from home to choose from – each with its own unique ambience: ■ The Watertown Hotel, in Seattle's University District, is just four blocks from the University of Washington. A family focused retreat, the emphasis here is on comfortable accommodations that feature a wide range of extras; plus a business centre, meeting centre and other business-travel perks – including the Pineapple Cafe, for that first cup of Joe! The University Inn relives bygone eras of travel, when going abroad was a grand adventure and dazzling service was standard. Complementing the Inn's funky décor: award-winning organic cuisine and staff who take the utmost pleasure in meeting every guest's every need, 24 hours a day. Details at: staypineapple.com ■ Wetlands Continued from page 37 Newly armed with the basics of how to identify and conserve a wetland and create and run a stewardship group, we've taken our first step in fighting the good fight. Based in Squamish, Dawn Green writes about mountain culture, travel and the environment. Prep Read Amphibians and Reptiles of B.C. (2006, Royal B.C. Museum; $25.95). • Inspiration The documentary Winged Migration demonstrates just how many bird species rely on wetlands in their epic migratory movements (imdb.com/title/tt0301727/); also, peruse the Frogwatch website (env.gov.bc.ca/wld/frog watch). • Gear Bring your own wellies; hip waders and other equipment provided. • Cost Wetlandkeeper courses, $90; Institute Workshops, $650. Sign-up 2.5-day Wetlandkeeper courses are held several times a year throughout B.C., with Castlegar up next, June 1 to 3; Sea-toSky region, July 9 to 15. Ages 14 and up welcome. bcwf.net Y Member savings and benefits for B.C. travel: bcaa.com/bc WASHINGTON TOURISM 45 p42-45_Washington Adv.indd 45 4/19/12 7:22:35 AM