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Girlfriends Getaway is a Great Escape

Crystal Harrison — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:24:23 +0000

The kids are finally back in school. No more sandy sneakers, wet beach towels, sunscreen, bug repellant and campfire marshmallows stuck in your hair. It’s time for you to sit back and relax. Grab a few of your girlfriends and pick the perfect bed and breakfast to pamper you, while you catch up on sleep and girlfriend time. Head to the coast to walk on the beach or enjoy the splendor of a beautiful garden. Wine tasting in Wine Country is always a favorite. After all the running around this summer you may want to sit back and enjoy the view and maybe an old movie. Delicious food is always the highlight of any girlfriend getaway and a Washington Bed and Breakfast will always provide a high quality, multi-course breakfast–and they do the dishes! Your innkeeper will be delighted to tell you all the best restaurants in the area and of course the best places to shop. It’s time to enjoy some “me” time, so call your girlfriends and escape to a Washington Bed and Breakfast. Members of the Washington Bed and Breakfast Guild are independently inspected and approved to assure each guest receives the highest standard of hospitality and cleanliness.

The Queen of Cookies

Nathan Allan — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:36:35 +0000

It seems to appear that we have a challenger for the title of “Queen of Cookies” in our ranks. Barbara Knudson at the Inn at Blackberry Creek, in Walla Walla, is on a mission to share just about every conceivable cookie recipe. Over at her blog she is journaling about the cookies and providing mouth-watering photos.

With spring now with us Walla Walla makes a great destination. Book your Bed and Breakfast early for the Spring release weekend (happening the end of April 2010), where you can sample and buy some of the best wines of the region. Even if you miss out on this weekend, Walla Walla makes a great getaway for a short or long vacation. Tour wineries, hike or bike the town. Sample the many top class restaurants. Just remember those cookies of Barbara’s just might be addictive!

Why Visit Walla Walla? or Where to find the finest wines in Washington State

Jill Britt — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:19:30 +0000

1. Scenery The drive is truly breathtaking. From Seattle, climb over the majestic, snow capped Cascade Mountains and then cut through the heart of farm country on I-82. Your trip takes you through farmland and orchards, but views of Mt. Adams and Mt. Rainier are an added bonus.

2. Wine The number of wineries, good wineries is growing rapidly in Walla Walla. Those who truly know and love wine fly into Walla Walla from all over the United States for premier wine weekends. L’Ecole N 41, Pepper Bridge, Cayuse, Three Rivers, Leonetti, Woodward Canyon…The number of wineries dotting the region seems endless. If you love reds, you will love Walla Walla.

3. Food Where there is good wine there is good food…really good food. Enough said!

4. Higher Education Whitman College, a selective liberal arts institution located in the heart of town is a truly wonderful place to send your son or daughter for a top notch education. It is also a great excuse to visit Walla Walla again and again.

5. Accomodations Walla Walla offers a number of places to relax, unwind and be pampered. A bed and breakfast is the perfect choice. Innkeepers know the area and can suggest the very best restaurants, wineries and local events. Let them highlight your map, create the perfect driving tour of the area or suggest the most romantic walking route through town. Comfy beds, fluffy pillows, gourmet breakfasts and friendly innkeepers are all part of the bed and breakfast experience. Some offer spa services, gourmet dinners, hot tubs and swimming pools. Let them do the work while you simply eat, drink and be merry!

Since I began traveling to Walla Walla in 2005, alot has changed, yet a lot has stayed the same. The explosion of good wineries has brought with it excellant restaurants, unique cultural events and first class accomodations. Still much has stayed the same. Walla Walla still retains its small town college feel. It has a charming downtown area with good shopping, great coffee and fun eateries. The people are friendly, the streets feel safe and people still smile as you pass on the sidewalk. Walla Walla is a good getaway any time of the year, but be prepared to return again and again. So much fun, food, wine and relaxation and so little time.

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