| Featured City: Seattle | Many people are still indulged with popular film Sleepless in Seattle, yes, Seattle is really a holy place of love, but it is also a very famous travel destination to realize your dream of enjoying a wonderful view of snowy peaks of the mountains, the finest wine in local vineyards and plenty of outdoor recreation. If you like boating, there are endless opportunities for you to have fun and be friends of water, by riding funky fishing boats and floating homes, joining in swank yacht clubs.¡ Everywhere you look, you would be overwhelmed by its amazing vista unfolds. Seattle, exuding simple small-town hospitality, would be a perfect ideal choice for a delightful and interesting holiday no matter rain or shine.
Seattle known as "coffee capital of America" is one of the most livable and fairly youthful places with beautiful scenery, diversified lifestyles, is a medium-sized city. Though Seattle means peace, but life here is not only calm but vibrant. Many big-name businesses such as Microsoft and Starbuck call it home. The locals are very proud of its geography location which made Seattle a major seaport-a vital link in Pacific trade. It is surrounded by glorious mountains of the Olympic Mountains and Cascades ranges and the seafood-rich waters of the Pacific Ocean. Water is something that best character this great city. You can see sparkling water everywhere --- Elliott Bay, Lake Union and Lake Washington.
Seattle is famous for its damp weather with clouds and drizzle. The breath-taking blue summer skies are always cloudless. Moviegoers and book readers would like it so much because of its overcast days and long winter nights. And maybe you are brave and try to visit Seattle in rainy season, and I bet you won't be disappointed.
The best time to come is from May through October that covers all nice days of spring and fall. Or you may choose to come in winter when this is a skier's heaven.
You must prepare a very comfort shoes for Seattle is a famous walking town with a lot of top attractions. But Pike Place Market is definitely a standout and must-see on your traveling list. Hundreds of shops and restaurants even the best like the original Starbucks can be found in downtown. Vendors, fishmongers, butchers as well as artists, craftspeople and performers are all gathered here. Though full of tourists all the year around but do worth a visit with so many great delicious food, novel gift items, lovely dried flower, interesting crafts, and baked goods.
Space Needle-the quintessential symbol of Seattle is another hot spot. You can get a superb view of the fascinating city and its surroundings with high-powered telescope. It is a really interesting experience.
Of cause you will bring some gifts to your family and friends, but don't worry about it. As a major cultural centre here, fashion can be seen from every corner. Nordstrom, Eddie Bauer-these big names all get their start here. And Seattle is home to many of the national retail chains. So Seattle is definitely a great place to shopping and you can buy perfect present for everyone.
Many upscale restaurants are around corner with seafood as a feature on many menus. And you can taste the most delicious food in tiny International District dumpling stands or posh, first-class dining rooms.
After a tiring but happy traveling day, you would definitely want a comfortable bed and beautiful room to relax and be well prepared for tomorrow's even more wonderful day.
The Sorrento Hotel of Seattle is always ranked the best among the tourists. This European-style 7-story hotel provides you everything of the world-class. Nice and considerate service is top notch and you may have your honeymoon stay here.
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