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First time visitors to Washington State are often amazed at the size and diversity of our beautiful state. You'll experience everything from a lush coastal rain forest, to beautiful island retreats, culturally diverse urban areas, and rugged snow capped mountains. Don't plan to see it all in a couple of days. Very few places in the world offer the diversity found in Washington State.

Getting around Washington is not difficult, but can require some advance travel planning. Below are links to several web sites that you may find useful when making your travel plans. Remember, you can always ask your hosts. Innkeepers are experts in helping folks plan a memorable trip.

Transportation:

• Sea-Tac International Airport
  Serving as the gateway to Western Washingtion, Sea Tac International Airport is the largest commercial airport in Washington State. Located just 10 miles south of Seattle and 20 miles north of Tacoma.
• Spokane International Airport
  Spokane International Airport provides service to the eastern part of Washington.
• Washington State Ferries
  Chances are traveling around Western Washington you may encounter ferry travel. Planning can be critical, especially on holiday weekends. This site will provide ferry schedules and rate information on all Washington State Ferries, as well as a link to all non state run ferries.

Weather Information:

• Mountain Pass Report
  Fall through spring, it's a good idea to check local mountain pass conditions before you set out.
• Weather Reports
  Don't believe everything you hear about Washington weather. Check it out for yourself before you pack.

Send a virtual Postcard to a friend:

Washington State has some of the most stunning scenery in the world. Now you can remind someone about Washington's beauty by sending an email postcard with your own personal message.

There are twelve postcards to choose from, ranging from scenic vistas to city skylines, and featuring some of Washington's most memorable places, like Palouse Falls, Mt. Rainier, and Hurricane Ridge. Click here to send a postcard now!

Regional Bed and Breakfast Associations:

• Alberta Bed & Breakfast Association
  250 inspected and approved B&Bs throughout Alberta, Canada.
• Canmore/Bow Valley Bed & Breakfast Association
  60 inspected and approved B&Bs in the mountain town of Canmore, about 15 miles from Banff in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
• Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild
  Our neighbors to the South. PO Box 3187, Ashland, OR 97520, or call 800-944-6196.
• Western Canada Bed and Breakfast Innkeepers Association
  Our neighbors to the North. 2803 West 4th Avenue, PO Box 74534, Vancouver, BC, CANADA V6K 4P4, (604)255-9199.