March 2009

  • Beautiful Port Townsend, Washington

    By dubayns on 3/31/09 4:47pm
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    Most people don’t really think of the sleepy little town of Port Townsend Washington as being a viable or enjoyable vacation destination. I’m here to disagree. This town has everything you could ask for and more and makes an excellent weekend getaway for anyone enduring the nine to five grind. Accessible either by ferry, which takes about 45 minutes from the Edmonds terminal north of Seattle, or by car, which takes a considerably longer 3 hours, Port Townsend has a little bit of everything that makes Washington State such a great place to live.



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  • Washington State's Klaloch Lodge

    By dubayns on 3/31/09 4:32pm
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    About 70 miles north of Aberdeen Washington on Highway 101 lies the small vacation destination of Klaloch. It’s located right on the highway and offers access to some of the most beautiful beaches on the West coast. The resort offers cabins as well as accommodations at the lodge itself and even has a general store, gift shop, and restaurant with amazing views from the dining area. I was lucky enough to stay there recently and am excited to share this destination with those of you interested in a weekend getaway in Washington State.



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  • Duty Free is the Way to Be

    By dubayns on 3/18/09 7:13pm
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    There aren’t many times when Uncle Sam will let you get away with not paying taxes on goods and services. Duty free stores represent an opportunity to load up on products ranging from alcohol to tobacco to candy to clothing to make up and more for far less than you would pay for it had you bought it and been subject to the taxes associated with the products. Every time I travel internationally I try to load up on items that are both hard to find or highly desirable in either the country I’m traveling to or back home. Vacations are not only relaxing for the individuals involved, but they should also be relaxing for your pocketbook and budget. Duty free stores are a great way to squeeze every last drop out of the cash you’ve saved to take that trip overseas.

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