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Taking a weekend off for a getaway with your girlfriends is one of the best things you’ll do this year. And next. Pinky promise. There’s nothing like exploring a place you’ve never been to with your closest friends in tow. In this edition of great gal pal getaways, we’re headed to Seattle’s Kimpton Alexis Hotel. Walkable to Pike Place Market, the waterfront, Seattle Art Museum, and Pioneer Square, this spot is in the heart of the city’s action. And if you don’t feel up for all that walking, just hop on a bike or into one of the hotel’s Mercedes Car2Go cars. Once you’re ready to rest after all that exploring, head back to your luxurious room for an in-room massage or mosey into The Bookstore for a round of cocktails. Blogger Portia Smith of Obsessed by Portia recently visited The Kimpton Alexis Hotel and is here to fill us in on the details of her trip. If you’re traveling with a small crew, we’d recommend booking one of the Queen Deluxe rooms and making a slumber party of it. For a larger posse, the Grand Alexis Suite and the Grand Arlington Suite both offer spacious lounging and dining areas so you can turn those speakers up a notch while getting ready for a night out. Reporter: Alyssa Brown

Winter is coming! Which means it’s time to move into holiday party planning mode. Start dreaming now for your company’s end-of-year celebration—don’t worry, we’re here to help you find the perfect space for your team’s revelry. Whether you’re considering an over-the-top gala or casual cocktail party, these 15 Seattle party venues will turn any standard holiday gathering into a spectacular shindig sure to be talked about for long afterward. Reporter: Jené Shaw | Location: 10 degrees

There are plenty of destinations in the Pacific Northwest that are culturally interesting, filled with excellent food and wine spots, and have a good, positive vibe about them. Seattle is that kind of place.  If you’ve been, you know. It’s the kind of place where you can spend your morning in a cozy neighborhood café, sipping locally roasted coffee, and pulling apart the buttery layers of a freshly-made croissant before spending your day hopping around to beautifully grown-in gardens, cool art galleries, artisanal shops, and top-notch restaurants. If you’re headed to the Emerald City and don’t know where to stay, what to eat and whether you should really go to the Space Needle, check out this ultimate list of things to do in Seattle. Reporter: Alyssa Brown

Known for being sleepless, caffeinated and rainy, Seattle has a lot more to offer the modern traveler beyond clichés from the 90’s. Seattle is filled with vibrant neighborhoods with distinct personalities, a burgeoning brewery scene and some of the best food the west coast has to offer. Our Senior Editor, Heather Ash, went to try out some of Seattle’s best to report back to you on. No shockers here: oysters were a hit and the surprising lack of rain was… surprising.   We’re exploring what to see, where to stay, and above all, where to eat and drink. From hidden wine bars in alleys to one of America’s best oyster bars, here’s your verified guide to America’s rainiest city.

Known for its coffee, rainy weather, woodland surroundings, and art & music scene, Seattle ought to be celebrated for another area of interest: wedding venues. Such a lively and cultured city of course kills it when hosting duties come about. Cafés, ballrooms, galleries, warehouses, rooftops are just a few of what’s to be had. Let’s take a look at what the Emerald City has to offer you and your soon-to-be spouse. By: Jake Kilroy