Skip to content
  • Coronavirus
  • Local News
    • Traffic Lab
    • Crime
    • Local Politics
    • Education
    • Education Lab
    • Eastside
    • Health
    • Data
    • Project Homeless
    • Times Watchdog
  • Business & Tech
    • Boeing & Aerospace
    • Amazon
    • Microsoft
    • Technology
    • Real Estate
    • Economy
    • Artificial Intelligence
  • Nation & World
    • Nation & World Politics
    • Oddities
  • Sports
    • Seahawks
    • Huskies
    • Cougars
    • Mariners
    • Sounders
    • Storm
    • Kraken
    • High School Sports
    • On TV/Radio
  • Entertainment
    • Movies
    • Books
    • Music
    • Theater
    • Classical Music
    • TV/Streaming
    • Comics
    • Games & Puzzles
    • Horoscopes
  • Life
    • Food & Drink
    • Travel & Outdoors
    • Wellness
    • Pets
    • Rant & Rave
  • Pacific NW Magazine
  • Homes & Real Estate
  • Opinion
    • Editorials
    • Letters to the Editor
    • David Horsey
    • Free Press
  • Video
  • Photography
  • Obituaries
    • News Obituaries
    • Paid Obituaries
  • Newsletters
  • Print Replica
  • Today’s Times
  • Inside The Times
  • Explore
  • Jobs
  • Autos
    • Log In
    • Subscribe

    Travel

    • Coronavirus
    • Local
    • Biz
    • Sports
    • Entertainment
    • Life
    • Homes
    • Opinion
    • |
    • Jobs
    • Shop
    • Explore
    • Outdoors
    • Northwest Hikes
    • Travel Wise
    • Washington
    • Oregon
    • B.C.
    • Hawaii
    • Local
      • Coronavirus
      • Traffic Lab
      • Project Homeless
      • Crime
      • Local Politics
      • Education
      • Education Lab
      • Eastside
      • Northwest
      • Data
      • Health
      • Times Watchdog
      • Inside The Times
      • News Obituaries
      • Photo & Video
      • Nation & World
      • Politics
      • Oddities
    • Business
      • Boeing
      • Amazon
      • Artificial Intelligence
      • Microsoft
      • Technology
      • Economy
      • Real Estate
    • Sports
      • Seahawks
      • Huskies
      • Cougars
      • Kraken
      • High Schools
      • Mariners
      • Sounders
      • Snow Sports
      • Geoff Baker
      • Matt Calkins
      • Larry Stone
      • Bob Condotta
      • On TV/Radio
    • Entertainment
      • Movies
      • Books
      • Music
      • Theater
      • Classical Music
      • TV/Streaming
      • Comics
      • Games & Puzzles
      • Horoscopes
    • Life
      • Pacific NW Magazine
      • Food & Drink
      • Happy Hour
      • Wellness
      • Home & Decor
      • Pets
      • Rant & Rave
      • Bethany Jean Clement
    • Travel
      • Outdoors
      • Northwest Hikes
      • Washington
      • Oregon
      • B.C.
      • Hawaii
    • Opinion
      • Editorials
      • Letters
      • Op-Eds
      • David Horsey
      • Kate Riley
      • Mark Higgins
      • Brier Dudley
      • Jennifer Hemmingsen
      • Derrick Nunnally
      • Free Press
    • Columnists
      • FYI Guy
      • Seattle Sketcher
      • Danny Westneat
      • Naomi Ishisaka
      • Jon Talton
    • Jobs
    • Autos
    • Homes Listings
    • Classifieds
    • Paid Obituaries
    • Explore
    • Sponsored Posts
    • Seattle Times Store
    • Contact
    • FAQs
    • Subscriber Services
    • Print Replica
    • Today’s Times
    • iOS App
    • Android App
    Travel
    • Outdoors
    • Northwest Hikes
    • Travel Wise
    • Washington
    • Oregon
    • B.C.
    • Hawaii
    Travel
    • Log In
    • Subscribe
    In this aerial photo taken Aug. 2, 2014, in Seattle, a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ship is shown docked near downtown Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) OTK
    Maritimes Industry

    Cruise ships will not have to require vaccinations, CDC says — but some lines say they will

    The CDC called vaccination will be critical in the safe resumption of cruising, but did not require it. Norwegian Cruise Line, one of the industry’s biggest operators, on Monday outlined a plan to resume cruises from U.S. ports in July.

    Top Stories

    • Norwegian Cruises asks CDC to allow trips from US in July
    • Hunting down a $1,400 refund from a canceled trip to the Baltics | Travel Troubleshooter
    • You’re vaccinated and ready to travel; here’s a pre-trip checklist
    • Fully vaccinated people can travel safely again, CDC says
    • UK bans travel from 4 more nations over virus; 39 in all
    • Delta Air Lines will resume booking middle seats
    • Alaska Airlines joins global network, adds perks for elite flyers and promises more connectivity later
    • More vaccinated travelers mean pricier hotels, flights

    Don't Miss

    Shoppers enjoy Redmond Town Center, an outdoor shopping plaza with stores, restaurants, lodging and entertainment.


City of Redmond is trying to stimulate the local economy. Beginning in late March, the city will give out $100 to a set number of people who book a two night stay at a hotel in Redmond. The $100 will come in the form of gift certificates to be spent at any of a list of local businesses. 

March 11, 2021 216591
    Travel

    The city of Redmond is trying a new tactic to bolster a resurgence in tourism: giving visitors money VIEW

    Passengers walk near the south end of the terminal at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in SeaTac Thursday, September 24, 2020.  Washington State Governor Jay Inslee spoke at a press conference Thursday, September 24, 2020, about security measures that will be required at Washington state airports.  These measures have already been set in place at the airport.  All visitors, including passengers, TSA agents and airline employees are also required to wear masks while at the airport. 215173
    Travel

    Is driving still safer than flying if you’re vaccinated? This is what 6 experts say.

    A Lufthansa Star Alliance plane prepares to take off at San Francisco International Airport during the coronavirus pandemic in San Francisco, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. CAJC
    Travel

    Who should pay for the refund when a couple’s international airfare is canceled?

    Passengers board the inaugural Southwest Airlines flight out of Colorado Springs Airport, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Colorado Springs, Colo. The flight was to Denver. Southwest will fly nonstop to Chicago, Denver, Dallas, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Los Angeles with connecting flights to most other Southwest destinations. (Christian Murdock/The Gazette via AP)
    Business

    Southwest Airlines brings back its pre-pandemic boarding process

    Sponsored

    Washington DNR state trust lands: The green superheroes

    Provided by American Forest Resource Council
    • Provided by ST Content Studio
      How to look and sound better on camera
    • Provided by ST Content Studio
      Six affordable gym tools that will transform your at-home workout
    • Provided by Koelsch Communities
      Easy ways to work out with friends while you’re apart
    • Provided by 1st Security Bank
      The top terms to know to be a savvy homebuyer

    Outdoors

    In a summer where athletes are attempting and breaking Fastest Known Times all over the place, Issaquah’s Kaytlyn Gerbin claimed the women’s FKT record on the Wonderland Trail this week, when she ran the 90-plus miles in 18:41.53.

    Motivated to push the boundaries of women’s ultrarunning feats, Issaquah’s Kaytlyn Gerbin sets women’s record on Wonderland Trail

    • Stevens Pass owner announces plans for 2020-21 ski and snowboard season
    • See the city on foot with these 3 walks through Seattle’s Stay Healthy Streets
    • One Seattle man’s cure for coronavirus quarantine cabin fever? A 50-mile run through Montana wilderness
    • Ultrarunner Dylan Bowman sets running record on Mount Rainier’s Wonderland Trail
    • Reader's Lens
    • Northwest hikes

    Reader's Lens

    *** READER’S LENS – ONE TIME USE ONLY ***

Brenda Snyder
brensny@gmail.com
Seattle
2064953368
Brensny
Backyard

2020/07/23
One of my daily backyard garden photos. Green Bottle Fly atop an Echinacea flower, shot with a Samsung Galaxy S9 phone camera.

GreenBottleFly_Echinacea.jpg
I agree to the Readers Lens Terms and Conditions
09:49:45 24 Jul, 2020

    Reader’s Lens | A fly on the ointment

    *** READER’S LENS – ONE TIME USE ONLY ***

Thomas Speckhardt
speckts@gmail.com
Issaquah WA
2069377070
Issaquah

2020/06/01
Paraglider on a perfect night… Nikon DSLR 300mm

para – 1.jpg
I agree to the Readers Lens Terms and Conditions
17:25:39 14 Jul, 2020

    Reader’s Lens | Glide me to the moon

    *** READER’S LENS – ONE TIME USE ONLY ***

Andrew Thomas
Seattle, WA

Comet NEOWISE rising at dawn over Birch Bay, WA on the morning of 2020-07-10. As an extra bonus, a hunting heron slowly worked its way into the frame and then held still for a 3 second exposure.

Taken July 10, 2020, Birch Bay, WA

    Reader’s Lens | The comet NEOWISE streaks over Birch Bay in a stunning photo of many layers (including 1 potential egg-layer)

    *** READER’S LENS – ONE TIME USE ONLY ***

1353846021
Dan Evans Jr
danevans@outlook.com
Seattle
2062400544
danevansjr
Smith Rock State Park, Oregon	2020/07/01

Watched Spider-Man practicing from across the valley at Smith Rock, a popular rock climbing venue in central Oregon. Nikon D850, 80-400mm Nikon zoom at 400mm f/9 @ 1/400s ISO 250.

climber 3.jpg

I agree to the Readers Lens Terms and Conditions
10:02:02 03 Jul, 2020

    Reader’s Lens | A climber experiences something much bigger than himself at Smith Rock

    Travel Wise

    Travelers wait in lines at SeaTac International Airport before going through security Wednesday, November 21, 2018, the day before Thanksgiving.  

 208551

    Travel Wise | From security to delays, flying is stressful. Here’s how to de-stress at the airport

    • Travel Wise | How to sit with your kids on a plane (if you want to)
    • Travel Troubleshooter | Priceline advertised ‘cancel anytime’ but then said her hotel reservation was nonrefundable
    • Travel Troubleshooter | What to do when flight reimbursement is promised, but never shows up
    • Travel Wise | What do travelers want in 2019? Honesty, respect, a little space

    Northwest Hikes

    Celia Barenfanger walks her dog Garol with (From left) Helena, Rich, and Amelia Solarte on Discovery Park’s Loop Trail on Saturday, December 8. 208680

    6 truly beginner-friendly routes hikers of all skill levels can enjoy in Seattle and beyond VIEW

    • For a dose of nature when you’re short on time or resources, turn to urban trails VIEW
    • Beside a defunct nuclear site, Hanford Reach’s protected wildlife refuge is prime birding territory
    • In winter, lowland hikes beckon — and Deception Pass delivers VIEW
    • Think fall foliage is a New England thing? Go on a larch march
    • A day with long-haul hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail
    • Long-distance hiker Tami Asars’ user-friendly take on the Pacific Crest Trail picks up where Cheryl Strayed left off VIEW

    Escapes abroad

    A man on his motorbike in Cat Ba town on Cat Ba island

    Away from Vietnam’s tourist circuit, a Pacific Northwest travel writer finds comfort and charm in Seattle’s sister city VIEW

    Boats dock directly at the canalside or by lower-level entrances directly off of the canal.

    Seeking slice-of-life authenticity in Italy’s most touristy cities VIEW

    Composer Edvard Grieg retreated daily to this picture-perfect studio on a Norwegian fjord.

    House calls: Inside the homes of Europe’s top artists

    The town of Varenna on Lake Como is the perfect place to savor a lakeside meal or aperitivo.

    Nature and romance permeate in Italy’s lakes district

    • COMPANY
      • About
      • Contact
      • Careers
      • Permissions
      • Newsroom Staff
    • COMMUNITY
      • Newspapers in Education
      • Fund for the Needy
      • Investigative Journalism Fund
    • Advertise
      • Media Solutions
      • ST Content Studio
      • Classifieds
      • Homes
      • Jobs
      • Obituaries
    • SUBSCRIPTION
      • Subscribe
      • My Account
      • Print Replica Login
      • Today’s Times
      • Mobile Apps
      • Newspaper Archive
      • Help/FAQ
    • CONNECT
      • Manage Newsletters
      • Facebook
      • Twitter
      • Audio & Voice
      • RSS
    Copyright © 2021 The Seattle Times | Privacy Statement | Notice At Collection | Do Not Sell My Information | Terms of Service