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Planning your trip to Seattle |
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Tourist Offices in Seattle Seattle's Convention & Visitor's Bureau can provide information for organizing a visit to Seattle, and Washington State Tourism is helpful for information on the rest of the state. Most information can be found here at www.greaterseattlehotels.com and easily printed for your convenience. Seattle Media Seattle has two major daily newspapers covering current events and vital information, the Seattle Times and Seattle Post-Intelligencer. The Thursday and Friday editions include special entertainment sections. Two public radio stations, KUOW (FM) and KEXP FM), broadcast pro-grams based on news and pop music. Internet on Seattle Many Internet users have their own favorite travel sites, and the web has almost infinite resources for everyone. Seattle Tours and Attractions On-Line Maps of Seattle Seattle's streets are arranged in a typical American-style grid. It's best to familiarize yourself with Seattle's layout, however, as bodies of water and steep hills create plenty of curves and cul-de-sacs. Pick up Free Seattle maps at most tourist bureaus and attractions. or go to www.googlemaps.com Travel Insurance It's wise, it not essential, to take out travel insurance before you travel. Policies can cover canceled flights or cruises and lost baggage in addition to medical expenses. If you have health insurance at home, save receipts from any medical expenses incurred during your trip. When to Go to Seattle July is historically the driest month of the year, and late spring, summer, and early fall are the most mild and appealing times to visit. Most festivals and street fairs occur during the summer months. Be prepared for rain in fall, winter, and early spring. Seattle Tours and Attractions On-Line What to Take Seattle championed the informal look, so bring casual, all-purpose clothes. However, summer nights tend to cool down significantly, so a sweater or jacket is a necessity. How Long to Stay A week should allow plenty of time to take in the main Seattle Attractions and to take a day trip or two. Two weeks would allow a more comprehensive experience in Seattle, as well as in its scenic outlying areas Visas Canadian citizens must show proof of nationality in order to clear United States Customs. Japanese and most European citizens need a valid passport and a nonrefundable return ticket originating outside the United States to qualify for a 90-day visa. Other nationalities must secure a visa from a US consulate or embassy prior to travel. Embassies in Seattle Every country has an official diplomatic representative from the United States. Contact the United States embassy or consulate in your country if you have any queries about visiting Seattle or current visa requirements. |
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