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Dine with a View at SkyCity
Dine with a View at SkyCity From C$104.10 per Traveller
An epicurean feast for the senses awaits you atop Seattle’s most iconic landmark—the Space Needle. Enjoy the stunning vistas while enjoying elegantly prepared meals using the best local ingredients at the Emerald City’s gently revolving restaurant.
Enjoy a complimentary dessert with each entree and access to the observation deck.
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Space Needle Observation Deck Admission
Space Needle Observation Deck Admission From C$19.78 per Adult
Take in breathtaking Puget Sound views from Seattle’s iconic Space Needle!

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    Future of Flight Boeing Factory Tour and Gallery
    Future of Flight Boeing Factory Tour and Gallery From C$18.74 per Adult
    Experience interactive exhibits and see myriad displays in the 28,000 square-foot Aviation Center Gallery. Take a look behind the scenes during a 90-minute tour of the Boeing plant, and watch 747s, 777s, or 787s being assembled. Participants must be at least 4 feet (1.20 meters) tall.
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    Woodinville Boutique Wine Trail Experience
    Woodinville Boutique Wine Trail Experience From C$142.50 per Adult
    Woodinville wineries share a commitment to creating world-class wines from the best of Washington’s vineyards. Experience at least 4 of Woodinville’s most acclaimed wineries with private and exclusive tours and wine tastings.
    Receive a FREE Theo Chocolate bar
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    Seattle CityPASS: 6 Must-See Attractions at a Great Price
    Seattle CityPASS: 6 Must-See Attractions at a Great Price From C$71.83 per Adult
    Seattle CityPASS packs 6 of Seattle’s must-see attractions into a prepaid ticket booklet that easily fits in a pocket. Save off combined regular admissions and skip most main-entrance ticket lines.
    Skip most lines
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    Events and Shows
    Parlor Live Comedy Club Show and Billiards
    Parlor Live Comedy Club Show and Billiards From C$36.44 per Adult
    Visit Parlor Live Comedy Club for a laugh-out-loud evening featuring some of the funniest national headliners. The comedy club delivers a distinctive, high-caliber live performance every week.
    Book a comedy show and receive 1 complimentary hour of pool
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    Arts and Culture
    Seattle Art Museum (SAM)
    Seattle Art Museum (SAM) From C$17.70 per Adult
    For more than 75 years the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) has been the leading visual arts institution in the Pacific Northwest, offering an exceptional permanent collection with an exciting lineup of special exhibitions.
    Visit Australia during your trip to Seattle! Ancestral Modern: Australian Aboriginal Art at the Seattle Art Museum.
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    Tours and Sightseeing
    <I>Twilight</i> Tour of Forks, Hoh Rain Forest, and Olympic Beaches
    Twilight Tour of Forks, Hoh Rain Forest, and Olympic Beaches From C$324.86 per Adult
    Explore famous Twilight haunts on this day tour of Washington's Olympic National Park—its Pacific beaches and the lush Hoh Rain Forest. Visit the now-famous Forks, and see where Bella, Edward, and Jacob grew up.
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    Ride the Ducks of Seattle
    Ride the Ducks of Seattle From C$31.92 per Adult
    Join in on a party on wheels and tour Seattle by land and water on an amphibious landing craft from World War II.
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    Kitsap Tours: Bainbridge Island Tour
    Kitsap Tours: Bainbridge Island Tour From C$66.70 per Adult
    Take a 53-minute ferry ride away from the Seattle shores and arrive at picturesque Bainbridge Island. Tour around the island and stop at island neighborhoods, pass through rural areas, and visit popular island locations while learning about the history of the area.
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    Mt. Rainier: Glaciers, Waterfalls, and Wildlife Tour
    Mt. Rainier: Glaciers, Waterfalls, and Wildlife Tour From C$222.29 per Adult
    Embark on a guided adventure of Mt. Rainier, and experience all it has to offer. Discover the slopes of this active volcano boasting a variety of wildlife, old growth forests, glaciers, waterfalls, and much more.
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    Olympic National Park: Summits, Birds, and Beaches Tour
    Olympic National Park: Summits, Birds, and Beaches Tour From C$222.29 per Adult
    Explore temperate rainforest, untamed shores, and jagged mountaintops on a guided tour of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. Unique flora and fauna and stunning vistas await you on this full-day tour.
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    Tours Northwest: 3-Hour Seattle City Tour
    Tours Northwest: 3-Hour Seattle City Tour From C$56.22 per Adult
    Grab your morning latte; you're in for a personal introduction to the Emerald City. This small-group tour—which provides door-to-door service to most local hotels—covers over 50 miles of Seattle within the space of 3 1/2 hours. Come see Pike Place Market, the Ballard Locks, Pioneer Square, Chinatown, the Fremont Troll, the Space Needle, and much, much more.
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    Experience Washington Wine
    Experience Washington Wine From C$98.90 per Traveller
    Fall under the spell of charming scenery and robust flavors on this afternoon of wine tasting. Woodinville's award-winning wineries beckon you!
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    EverGreen Escapes: Explore Seattle Tour
    EverGreen Escapes: Explore Seattle Tour From C$78.66 per Adult
    Whether you're a first-time visitor or have lived in Seattle for years, see the city with fresh eyes on a fast-moving exploration of the geography, history, and unique people that gave birth to this one-of-a-kind place. Become a Seattle expert while feeling like you're just hanging out with friends!
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    Mt. Rainier Tour
    Mt. Rainier Tour From C$113.47 per Adult
    Calling all nature enthusiasts: Mt. Rainier's old growth forests, wildflower-filled meadows, and thundering waterfalls are waiting to take your breath away! This small group tour lets you explore the mountain's trails and interpretive center to learn more about this scenic national park.
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    Snoqualmie Falls and Farms Adventure
    Snoqualmie Falls and Farms Adventure From C$108.29 per Adult
    Lace up your walking shoes and explore the beauty of Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Admire the rush of water of the 268-foot (82-meter) Snoqualmie Falls tumble over granite cliffs into an emerald canyon below.
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    City Running Tours: Personalized Guided Running Tour - Seattle
    City Running Tours: Personalized Guided Running Tour - Seattle From C$78.08 per Traveller
    Tour Seattle's iconic attractions on a personalized run. From downtown to the Space Needle and back, experience the coffee, parks, music, and fish throwing that make the city unique.
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    Funky Fremont Walking Tour
    Funky Fremont Walking Tour From C$44.24 per Traveller
    Get up close and person with the famed Fremont Troll, indulge in Theo Chocolates and peruse public art on a guided tour of Fremont.
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    Scenic Emerald City Walking Tour
    Scenic Emerald City Walking Tour From C$20.82 per Adult
    Explore the avenues, landmarks, and attractions of the Emerald City by foot. Embark on a guided 2-hour walking tour, and see the city's famous icons, and the natural beauty of the Puget Sound region.
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    Market Ghost Tour
    Market Ghost Tour From C$17.70 per Adult
    Learn about the supernatural side of Pike Place Market—voted one of the most haunted places in the Northwest. Both skeptics and believers will enjoy the stories and history of the market and Seattle's spooky past.
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    The Seattle Lust Tour (Adults Only)
    The Seattle Lust Tour (Adults Only) From C$17.70 per Adult
    Uncover the dark side of Seattle's history on this tour down First Avenue and into Pike Place Market. Learn about the city's lusty past, interwoven with frightening and true tales—from ghosts to serial killers.
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    Snoqualmie Falls and Woodinville Wine Tour
    Snoqualmie Falls and Woodinville Wine Tour From C$142.49 per Adult
    Soak up the beauty of the Snoqualmie Falls, and then enjoy some wine tasting at two of Woodinville's award-winning wineries.
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    Bainbridge Island and Bloedel Reserve: Morning or Afternoon Tour
    Bainbridge Island and Bloedel Reserve: Morning or Afternoon Tour From C$66.70 per Adult
    Take a scenic journey via ferry to Bainbridge Island and spend the morning or afternoon experiencing the Bloedel Reserve's unique combination of natural forest and artfully designed gardens.
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    Bainbridge Island and Kitsap Peninsula Tour
    Bainbridge Island and Kitsap Peninsula Tour From C$100.61 per Adult
    A trip to Bainbridge Island and the Kitsap Peninsula is a treat—even for local Seattleites. Trade typical tourist traps for tribal history, sprawling beaches, quaint waterfront shopping, and delectable restaurants featuring mouthwatering local fare.
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    Day of Cascade Hikes and Woodinville Wines
    Day of Cascade Hikes and Woodinville Wines From C$222.29 per Adult
    Drive along the Mountains to Sound Greenway for a morning of local flora and fauna and a hike. After lunch at a certified organic farm, visit four wineries and introduce your taste buds to the local libations.
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    Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
    Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument From C$222.28 per Adult
    See a "powerful" attraction in Washington state: Mount St. Helens! Learn how the ecosystem has been recovering since the 1980 volcanic eruption by listening to your naturalist guide and reading eyewitness accounts from eruption survivors.
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    San Juan Islands and Whale-Watching Day Tour
    San Juan Islands and Whale-Watching Day Tour From C$77.03 per Adult + free child*
    Cruise in style on the Victoria Clipper III from downtown Seattle through famous Deception Pass and on to the San Juan Islands. Once in Friday Harbor, board a passenger excursion vessel for an exciting whale-watching and sea life search tour.
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    Private Seattle City Highlights Tour in a Mercedes
    Private Seattle City Highlights Tour in a Mercedes From C$392.51 per Group
    Explore the highlights of Seattle in the most luxurious way—a 5-passenger Mercedes R350. Enjoy panoramic views of Seattle's skyline, mountains, and waterways while seeing highlights like the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, the Ballard Locks, and much more.
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    Air and Land Adventures
    City Explorer Seaplane Flightseeing Excursion
    City Explorer Seaplane Flightseeing Excursion From C$103.84 per Traveller
    Take flight over the glistening waters and lush cityscapes of Seattle in a vintage seaplane! Discover why it’s called the “Emerald City.”
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    Water Activities and Cruises
    Argosy Cruise the Locks
    Argosy Cruise the Locks From C$41.90 per Adult
    Sail around Seattle! This cruise connects the saltwater of Puget Sound and the freshwater of Lake Union, via the Hiram Chittenden Locks. See the historic waterfront, spectacular city skyline, the majestic Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, and the Sleepless in Seattle houseboat community.
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    Tillicum Village Salmon Bake and Cruise
    Tillicum Village Salmon Bake and Cruise From C$83.23 per Adult
    Experience a night of Native American culture and fresh Northwest cuisine at Tillicum Village on Blake Island. A 45-minute cruise whisks visitors from Seattle to the uninhabited Blake Island.
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    <i>Queen of Seattle</i> Paddle Wheel Sightseeing Cruise
    Queen of Seattle Paddle Wheel Sightseeing Cruise From C$44.46 per Adult
    Step back in time and relive the 1890's Klondike Gold Rush aboard the Queen of Seattle, the largest steam-powered paddle wheeler west of the Mississippi. Enjoy a 2-hour narrated cruise, plus a live Klondike Cabaret Show.
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    San Juan Island: Quest for Orcas, Pigs, and Wine
    San Juan Island: Quest for Orcas, Pigs, and Wine From C$267.89 per Adult
    Discover the Pacific Northwest’s best attraction—its incredible natural landscapes and wildlife. Journey to the San Juan archipelago on a full-day tour that showcases the region’s abundant treasures.
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    Argosy Seattle Harbour Cruise
    Argosy Seattle Harbour Cruise From C$22.90 per Adult
    Learn about Seattle's history-and one of the world's largest shipping terminals-while viewing the colorful waterfront, spectacular city skyline, and majestic mountain ranges.
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    Argosy Lakes Cruise–Seattle
    Argosy Lakes Cruise–Seattle From C$33.83 per Adult
    Cruise Lake Union and Lake Washington! See the historic houseboat community including theSleepless in Seattle houseboat, views of Mt. Rainier, and homes of Seattle's rich and famous.
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    San Juan Whale-Watching and Wildlife Tour
    San Juan Whale-Watching and Wildlife Tour From C$89.77 per Adult
    San Juan Island is one of the world's best places to view orca whales in the wild; there are over 80 resident whales in the islands. Watch them feed and cavort in a spectacular setting.
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    Victoria, BC to Seattle via the<i> Victoria Clipper</i>
    Victoria, BC to Seattle via the Victoria Clipper From C$125.97 per Adult
    Only 2 1/2 hours between Seattle and Victoria, BC via the speedy Victoria Clipper. Enjoy the first-class cruise and passing scenery on this comfortable ship traveling between cosmopolitan Seattle and Old World Victoria.
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    Seattle to Victoria, B.C. via the<i> Victoria Clipper</i>
    Seattle to Victoria, B.C. via the Victoria Clipper From C$125.97 per Adult
    Only 2 1/2 hours between Seattle and Victoria, B.C. via the speedy Victoria Clipper. Enjoy the first-class cruise and passing scenery on this comfortable ship traveling between cosmopolitan Seattle and Old World Victoria.
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    Attractions
    Experience Music Project + Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame
    Experience Music Project + Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame From C$18.74 per Adult
    Whether you like blues, jazz, hip-hop, funk, punk, country, or rock, something at the EMP is sure to strike a chord. While most museums show you history—the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame takes you to the future!
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    1-Day Pass to Woodland Park Zoo
    1-Day Pass to Woodland Park Zoo From C$18.22 per Adult
    Explore Seattle’s award-winning Woodland Park Zoo and discover over 300 animal species with this 1-day pass. From penguins to porcupines and slides to shows, this 92-acre (37-ha) wonderland has it all.
    Book by September 1, 2012 for travel by December 31, 2012 and save 10% in the ZooStores on the day of your visit
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    Culinary Experiences
    Gourmet Seattle Tour
    Gourmet Seattle Tour From C$78.66 per Traveller
    This tour puts the "eat" in Seattle! Tour different areas of the city while you sample fine foods at gourmet restaurants and specialty shops, meeting the chefs and artisans behind the product. Bon appétit!
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    Pike Place Market - Classics Tour
    Pike Place Market - Classics Tour From C$44.46 per Traveller
    Eat your way through Seattle's most celebrated culinary landmark, Pike Place Market! Discover the sights, sounds, and flavors of this historical landmark in a way that surprises even the locals.
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    Seattle's Original Coffee Crawl Walking Tour
    Seattle's Original Coffee Crawl Walking Tour From C$26.03 per Adult
    Get acquainted with Seattle's culture and history via its coffee. Discover all aspects of the city's most famous beverage, enjoying samplings accompanied by local gossip and a bit of architecture.
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    Seattle Brews and Views Tour
    Seattle Brews and Views Tour From C$108.29 per Adult
    What makes a Pacific Northwest sightseeing tour even better? Beer! Venture through Seattle’s most famous neighborhoods while pit-stopping at some of its best microbreweries, all willing and ready to bestow you with tasty, handcrafted libations.
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    Chocolate Indulgence Tour
    Chocolate Indulgence Tour From C$55.86 per Traveller
    Savor the taste of Seattle's sweet side and learn about the history of Seattle’s chocolate and coffee artisans while reveling in their most tempting creations.
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    Savor Seattle Food Tours: Capitol Hill Food and Cultural Tour with Lunch
    Savor Seattle Food Tours: Capitol Hill Food and Cultural Tour with Lunch From C$55.86 per Traveller
    Discover one of Seattle’s most eclectic neighborhoods on this food-friendly tour. Explore the area’s culinary diversity, history, and entertainment aspects while strolling through the area.
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    Seattle Pub Crawl Walking Tour
    Seattle Pub Crawl Walking Tour From C$21.86 per Adult
    Embark on an evening walking tour that visits some of the best downtown pubs Seattle has to offer. Discover firsthand why Seattle's beer is just as famous (and just as delicious) as its coffee.
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    Private Seattle Wine-Tasting and Chocolate Tour in a Mercedes
    Private Seattle Wine-Tasting and Chocolate Tour in a Mercedes From C$448.74 per Adult
    Cruise in a luxurious 5-passenger Mercedes R350 and visit 3 family-owned wineries and a chocolate shop, tasting Washington-made libations and sweets along the way. Spoil yourself with fine wines and chocolate—all within the city limits.
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    Private Woodinville Winery Tour in a Mercedes
    Private Woodinville Winery Tour in a Mercedes From C$561.20 per Group
    Discover highly rated Washington wines on an exclusive tasting tour of 3 wineries. Cruise in a luxurious 5-passenger Mercedes R350 and start with Brian Carter and Chateau St. Michelle wineries. Your knowledgeable guide will take it from there.
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    Spa and Beauty
    SpaFinder Gift Certificate
    SpaFinder Gift Certificate From C$52.05 per Adult
    Rejuvenate your mind and body while unwinding and relaxing with a luxurious spa treatment of your choice! Your SpaFinder e-certificate saves you money and gives you access to over 5,000 spas worldwide.
    Exclusive: Book now, save 5% on select gift certificates!
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    Guide Books
    Personalized Seattle, Washington Travel Guide
    Personalized Seattle, Washington Travel Guide From C$10.36 per Guide
    Get a personalized guide to Seattle, Washington, full of information relevant to your trip. Offbeat Guides come with up-to-date information on current events, exchange rates, weather forecasts, and more.
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    Travel Accessories
    Fly Green with TerraPass
    Fly Green with TerraPass From C$7.28 per Traveller
    We all contribute to global warming. Now you can do something about it—easily and affordably. Join the more than 100,000 people who use TerraPass to balance out the global-warming impact of their flying, driving, and other energy use.
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    Coupons
    Entertainment® Seattle Premium Savings Pack
    Entertainment® Seattle Premium Savings Pack From C$10.41 per Group
    Save up to 50% and get 2-for-1 deals at the hottest restaurants, coolest shops, sporting events, and other leisure activities throughout Seattle. Pricing is per group with a one group limit.
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    Ground Transportation
    Shuttle Express: Shared Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Shuttle Transfer
    Shuttle Express: Shared Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Shuttle Transfer From C$19.78 per Traveller
    Save money with a comfortable shared Downtown Airporter shuttle bus transfer between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and downtown Seattle hotels (list of hotels available in Details).
    Children age 17 and younger ride FREE with a paying adult
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    One-Way Motorcoach Transfer: Seattle to Vancouver
    One-Way Motorcoach Transfer: Seattle to Vancouver From C$44.76 per Adult
    Enjoy convenient service from downtown Seattle, Tulalip, or the Seattle and Bellingham airports to downtown Vancouver, the Vancouver cruise ship terminal, and the Vancouver Airport.
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    One-Way Motorcoach Transfer: Vancouver to Seattle
    One-Way Motorcoach Transfer: Vancouver to Seattle From C$44.76 per Adult
    Travel from Vancouver to Seattle with convenient service from downtown Vancouver, the Vancouver cruise ship terminal, and the Vancouver Airport. Seattle stops include downtown Seattle, Tulalip, and the Seattle and Bellingham airports.
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    One-Way Greater Seattle Area Chauffeured Transfer
    One-Way Greater Seattle Area Chauffeured Transfer From C$254.01 per Car
    Travel in style in a chauffeured car, limousine, or minivan. Transfers are available within the Greater Seattle Area only; rates are based on a 3-hour service time. Each car accommodates up to 3 passengers, each limousine up to 8 passengers, and each minivan up to 8 passengers.
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