Entries Tagged as 'Travel'

A Kayak Adventure Like No Other

Out on the wildlife rich waters of the San Juan Islands in Washington State,  owner and tour guide Tim Thomsen leads a group of kayak enthusiasts as they take in the breathtaking sights of the regions Orca whales, porpoises, otters, bald eagles and other wildlife.

San Juan Kayak Expeditions, now in its 30th season – resides in the picturesque town of Friday Harbor, Washington.  Specializing in multi-day tours, these sea excursions offer 3 and 4 day coastal and island adventures.  These trips blend various outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, kayaking and kayak sailing into one exciting adventure.  Each trip spends a day and a half in Orca whale territory, giving you the most up-close and personal encounter with the whales.   If a guided tour is not what you’re seeking, top-of-the-line fiberglass, double sea kayak rentals and gear are available if you prefer to venture out on your own.   Kayak rentals are also available for larger groups for reunions, families, scout troops and educational groups. 

Sea Kayak Sailing is another exciting activity, exclusive to San Juan Kayak Expeditions.  Specially designed and patented, created by the company’s owner, this sail can enhance your speeds at sea from three to eight knots.  This exhilarating sport has been incorporated into the kayak expeditions for the last ten years, and given the right weather conditions, sea kayak sailing can be one of the most exciting experiences of your life.

If you’re looking for that perfect outdoor adventure, one that is truly unique and one-of-a-kind, come and check out San Juan Kayak Expeditions.  It’s a trip you’ll talk about for years to come.

For more info on these amazing San Juan Island coastal tours and how you can book your own trip, visit: www.sanjuankayak.com

SeaTac Airport First in Country With New Bird Tracking System

Sea-Tac Airport takes the  Next Step in Avian Radar Development with Real-Time Bird Tracking System

In partnership with University of Illinois researchers and the Federal Aviation Administration, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is the first airport in the country to begin the use of a new advanced bird tracking system with real-time displays of bird activity on and around the airport. This enhanced technology will allow wildlife management staff to access live data as they patrol the airfield to minimize bird hazards.
 
Sea-Tac Airport has been the demonstration site for avian radar research since 2007. Three avian radars are currently installed at Sea-Tac, two on the top of the airport’s office building and one in the middle of the airfield between two runways.
 
“Sea-Tac is a leader in the evaluation of this technology,” said Dr. Edwin Herricks, the leader of the University of Illinois research program, a professor of civil and environmental engineering. “I don’t know where this program would be without the input and real-life evaluation efforts by the staff and support from the Port of Seattle.”
 
Through the FAA-designated Center of Excellence for Airport Technology (CEAT) at the University of Illinois, the latest milestone in the research program builds on equipment from Accipiter Radar Inc. that provides geographic displays of bird activity on Google Earth ™ maps.
 
“This technology will give us situational awareness of the entire airfield day or night – it will be like wearing a huge pair of binoculars,” said Steve Osmek, Sea-Tac Airport’s wildlife biologist. “Rather than depending only on what we can see from our particular location, we’ll be able to know if there are bird issues anywhere around the airfield so we can respond quickly and appropriately.”
 
For more information on the CEAT research, go to the University of Illinois Avian Radar Assessment Program at http://ceatasmp.cee.illinois.edu/
 
For more information on Sea-Tac Airport’s wildlife management programs, go to http://www.portseattle.org/community/environment/wildlife.shtml

Car Hire Seattle

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Parking Lot Goes Green

So how does an off-airport parking lot go green?

SeaTacPark.com, located just south of Seattle Tacoma International Airport, has implemented four strategies to reduce air and water pollution, paper waste and energy consumption.

Water Filtration System
Water Filtration SystemAsk SeaTacPark.com Manager, Dave Bass, and he’ll tell you, “To begin with, before parking a single car, it is necessary to install a system that will separate out contaminants such as (sediment and oil) from lot runoff before the water is released into the city’s storm water system.   The Vortechs Model 7000 Stormwater Treatment system installed at SeaTacPark is a high-performance system which uses a combination of swirl-concentrator and flow-control technologies to maximize treatment even during peak flows so that the quality of water released from the site will sustain the rich wildlife of the Puget Sound area.”

Natural Gas Shuttle Bus
Natural Gas Shuttle BusThen the lot added a 2009 Champion 14 passenger Natural Gas (NGS) Shuttle Bus.   SeaTacPark.com’s shuttle was literally the first of the 2009 shuttles converted to use compressed natural gas in a BAF Technologies engine system.   In fact, SeaTacPark.com’s shuttle is featured on the cover picture of the manual that is issued to maintenance companies.

Electric Vehicle Outlets
Electric Vehicle OutletsNext the lot began to offer parking spaces with electrical outlets to accommodate electric vehicles.   SeaTacPark.com has 4 spaces which are available on a first come first served basis.     Electric vehicle drivers are encouraged to phone 206.824.2544 or email info@SeaTacPark.com the day that their parking episode is to begin to ask whether outlet spaces are available.

Paperless Reservations
Paperless ReservationsThe most recent step has been to offer the best rates without requiring hardcopy paper reservations.   SeaTacPark.com’s online reservation system recently has been updated so that it is clear that the parker need not print and bring in a hardcopy of the reservation form.   While those that prefer a hard copy may still print and bring it in, those that wish to reduce their ecological footprint, can simply tell the lot attendant at checkout the name under which the reservation was made.   The lot attendant will look up the name in the reservation system and offer the parker the best rate (daily, weekly or monthly) for the actual period parked.

Seattle Attractions

Museum of GlassIf you are looking for something to do in the greater Seattle Puget Sound region, Seattle Attractions has over 27 places to visit that tourists and locals can enjoy.

Seattle Attractions features year round activities  such as the 22,000 square foot Children’s Museum, Museum of Flight  (thier self-guided tour leads you to over 85 historic  air and space craft exhibits), the Experience Music Project, Washington State Ferries, Kenmore Air, Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art,  dining, sports attractions and more.  

You’ll also  find family-friendly outdoor activities  such as Woodland Park Zoo,  Tacoma’s Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, local tours & cruises of Seattle’s waterfront, North West Trek Wildlife Park that offers a tram tour in this beautiful 435 acre natural habitat.  

This city guide can help you plan your event and give you the needed information for each attraction.   It gives you incite on great deals, an events calendar, visitor information and  a Seattle’s Favorite Attractions Coupon Book that has special offers  for every attraction listed above and more!

To find out more about Seattle Attractions, call 1-877-885-9452, or go online and visit their website at www.seattleattractions.com

Gogol Towncar Services

For the holidays, why not treat yourself, your friends and family to executive-class transportation at affordable prices?   Whether you are looking for shuttle transportation to/or from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, or searching for a town car service for  a wedding, vacation, convention or other  special event, Gogol Town Car Services offers comfortable, safe and cost-effective transport.  

As a  member of the Seattle Limousine and Town Car Association,   Gogol Towncar Services is ready to meet your transportation needs with a choice of Lincoln Town Cars; Escalades, Hummers  and Navigators ranging from regular to stretch; SUV’s and vans from mini vans to 14 passenger coaches.  All vehicles are available with such accomodations as WiFi, cell phone, newspaper and bottled water.  

Professional chauffeurs provide excellent service to wherever your desired location may be in the Greater Seattle Puget Sound Washington State Area.   Drivers are proficient in speaking English and also speak Spanish, French, Dutch, and Russian.  

Taking a cruise out of Seattle?   Gogol also  offers affordable cruise ship transfers from SeaTac airport and area hotels to Seattle’s port.   And, if you have extra time before boarding your ship, you may wish to take a tour of some of Seattle’s most famous sights!

Upon visiting the website, you will find fleet and rate information with prices based to/from SeaTac International Airport,  as well as  the ability to schedule reservations online.   You may contact Gogol Town Car Services at (206) 403-7681, or go online to www.gogollimo.com for more information.

Seattle Southside Visitor Information

Seattle Southside Visitors Services

Seattle Southside – The Pacific Northwest Starts Here!

Just 15 minutes south of downtown Seattle and a world away from downtown prices, Seattle Southside offers Seattle visitor information with something for everyone – a variety of affordable accommodations, more than 75 quality restaurants, over 5 million square feet of shopping and the world-renowned Museum of Flight.

Start your Pacific Northwest adventure here at www.seattlesouthside.com.

SeaTacPark.com – Best Parking Value in SeaTac

Top 10 Reasons to Park with SeaTac Park:

  1. Best SeaTac parking value of any of the SeaTac parking lots!
  2. Park 25 paid days, get 5 days FREE with PremierParkClubâ„¢.
  3. Open 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year and an easy online reservation option.
  4. Within one mile of SeaTac airport and the closest off airport parking to Interstate-5 and quick access to downtown Seattle and Seattle airport parking.
  5. Continuous shuttle service to/from Seattle Tacoma International Airport and parking.
  6. We’re the only GPS equipped shuttle buses in SeaTac, guaranteeing prompt pick-up
  7. State of the art security throughout our SeaTac Airport Parking lot.
  8. Our courteous drivers and helpful staff provide convenient car side pickup, curbside drop off and luggage assistance.
  9. Express checkout with all major credit cards.
  10. Like a 4 star hotel, we pay attention to the details.

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Adventure Associates

The staff at Adventure Associates offer you a variety of very special travel adventure. Whether you are a seasoned traveler or one adventuring out for the first time, you will find that the professionals at Adventure Associates will make your trip the trip of a lifetime.

Adventure Associates is proud to offer women only travel packages. When women travel together there is a network of support created in which she is motivated to create change and nurture her own strength. Whether it be small changes in her personal life or a new commitment to act in a positive way impacting the global community, she has a voice. Women traveling together find camaraderie, a place to talk about commonalities, to discuss how she moves though the world differently. She is confident and takes initiative with new activities and new responsibilities. Routine is broken; roles change. When she travels to new horizons or turns to the outdoors, what is encountered there are infinite gifts: physical adventure, spiritual enlightenment, unencumbered freedom and deep-rooted connection.

Create a personalized tour.

Tired of your standard guided tour trips? Each year they design many personalized trips for private groups of friends, family and work colleagues who wish to share an adventure together. Whether it’s sailing the Galapagos, a private safari to Africa, a family tour of Costa Rica, or a surprise birthday celebration cross-country skiing in Yellowstone National Park — they have the expertise to handle all the logistics for you. You invite the guests and they take care of all the rest.

Adventure Associates offers trips that include a variety of activities including bicycling, camping, cross country skiing, hiking, overland trekking, investigating ruins, sailing, sea kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, and much more.

Make your favorite activity part of your next vacation.

Adventure Associate guides believe friendship and discovery are the most prized commodities on the traveler’s road, and cost only the time it takes to listen, to explore, to step from one known, well worn trail to a fresh cut path through new terrain. To learn more, go to their website at http://www.adventureassociates.net/.