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The Pacific Northwest scarcely gets more peaceful than unspoiled Bellingham, a bustling city nestled in the Bellingham Bay. Nature abounds in all directions surrounding this coastal paradise. The waters of the Pacific offer opportunities for whale watching, cruising to Friday Harbor or visiting the Canadian city of Victoria. To the east, Mt. Baker beckons skiers and snowboarders to its slopes. The city itself is alive with vibrant theater, historical museums, gourmet restaurants and fine arts.
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Mallard Ice Cream & Cafe

2 of 5 stars
Shaw Island, WA
Nov 22, 2009

Based on Trip Advisors reviews and one first-hand report, we visited Mallard iIce Cream and Cafe Saturday night, November 21, 2009. The young woman who served us seemed distracted and less than...more

Best Western Lakeway Inn

5 of 5 stars
Richland, Washington
Nov 17, 2009

Great location, lovely good-sized rooms for an especially reasonable price in Bellingham. The room was attractive, immaculately clean, quiet, comfortable, and the bed and linens were so comfortable. ...more

The Chrysalis Inn & Spa

Nov 17, 2009

We stayed at the Chrysalis Inn in November, booking a November special deluxer room that included breakfast for $186. My husband was recuperating from knee surgery and wanted a comfortable stay. We...more

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Oahu, Hawaii
  • Resident population: 905,034 Annual visitors: 1,733,000 (est.)
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Jamaica is a melting pot of African, Asian, European and Middle Eastern cultures. You'll experience this diversity in its strong crafts tradition, performing arts and distinctive dining options, like ackee and saltfish with roast breadfruit.
Madrid, Spain
  • Resident population: 2,905,100 Annual visitors: 3,921,000 (est.)
  • Major features: art museums, cultural events, bullfighting, nightlife
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Strolling through Madrid is a great way to see the lavish Royal Palace, the 16th-century Puerta del Sol (Sun's Gate) marking the center of Spain, the old Moorish quarter of Moreria and much more.
Rome, Italy
  • Resident population: 2,724,347 Annual visitors: 6,033,000 (est.)
  • Major features: ancient buildings, art museums, the Vatican, piazzas, cultural events
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"When in Rome, do as the Romans." That classic advice leads to a wealth of options: Should you follow Augustus and Caesar, whose Rome is filled with spectacular ancient structures? Or Michelangelo and Da Vinci, whose city invites artistic pilgrimage? Maybe you'll discover the Rome that enchants lovers and sightseers alike? Rome encompasses all this and more.
Venice, Italy
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  • Major features: canals, museums, piazzas, architecture, bridges
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Venice makes you a believer in fairy tales. Cars are banned, so the only way to get around the 1,500-year-old city is by foot or by water.