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Seattleites: Save big bucks by flying overseas out of Vancouver, B.C.

If you’re traveling internationally, you may find a cheaper ticket out of Vancouver, B.C., than Seattle. Here’s how to maximize your return on investment — and where to kill time while you wait for your flight.  VIEW

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