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Value of Disney Vacation Club Ownership

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After my post on Aulani's accommodations, some of you had asked about the value of Disney Vacation Club Ownership.  Originally I hadn't want to write about the value of a timeshare ownership, as its rather complex.  But Disney Vacation Club is a bit different from traditional timeshare ownership programs.  Plus, while the wife and I were Disney Vacation Club owners, we have … [Read more...] about Value of Disney Vacation Club Ownership

Aulani Activities

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Today I'm continuing my mini series on Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa.  The previous posts discussed the resort's accommodations and dining, but today I'm going to go over Aulani activities. Pools Despite being a resort in Hawaii, the main draw at Aulani are its pools.  The Waikolohe Valley is the resort's main attraction, home to its many pools, slides, and lazy … [Read more...] about Aulani Activities

Aulani Dining

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In my last post I went over Aulani's Accommodations, mainly the Disney Vacation Club villas, so this time around I'll be covering Aulani Dining.  Why?  Well, despite the perception that there's few options, Aulani does have a TON of different dining options ranging from quick-service to upscale fare. 'Ama'Ama To me the best and only sit-down restaurant at Aulani is … [Read more...] about Aulani Dining

Steelhead Diner

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Our final meal in Seattle would be dinner following our final day.  We wanted something relatively close to our hotel that was more on the casual side.  After much searching, we settled on Steelhead Diner. So after we finished packing, we headed back up to Pike Place Market and slightly past Rachel's Ginger Beer at Post Ally.  Restaurant was still going on during our … [Read more...] about Steelhead Diner

Matt’s in the Market

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Before I officially close out our Pacific Northwest Adventure, as promised, I'm including our final day's dining reviews, beginning with Matt's in the Market. Matt's in the Market is a really highly regarded Seattle eatery.  They're open for lunch and dinner and is always packed.  We arrived at Matt's towards the tale end of the lunch crowd, around 1pm.  Unfortunately, … [Read more...] about Matt’s in the Market

Goldfinch Tavern

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Following our adventures and lunch at Starbucks Reserve Roastery & Tasting Room, the wife and I decided to have dinner at Goldfinch Tavern.  But before that, we headed over to downtown Seattle to visit Chihuly Garden and Glass. While the sculptures are stunning, it is basically a building full of glass.  Instead of boring you with all the details, I'll just leave you … [Read more...] about Goldfinch Tavern

Starbucks Reserve Roastery

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The second to the last day of our great PNW adventure was also our first full day in Seattle and the last day we had our rental car.  So to kickoff the day, headed up to the Starbucks Reserve Roastery & Tasting Room. While most may flock to the original Starbucks location at Pike Place Market, it really isn't much of a destination if you ask me.  It's simply a tiny … [Read more...] about Starbucks Reserve Roastery

Museum of Flight

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After our adventures at AvGeek Heaven and a quick lunch, we jetted down the I-5, past Seattle to Boeing Field, and our next destination, the Museum of Flight. We arrived at the Museum of Flight about 1-1.5 hours before closing.  While paying for our entry (about $20/person), the cashier informed us that the airpark was closed and asked if we were ok with that... After … [Read more...] about Museum of Flight

Blue Water Cafe

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After our adventures in and around Vancouver, the wife and I headed to the Yaletown district for an early dinner before heading back to Seattle.  Without knowing a whole lot about Vancouver's dining scene, I booked a reservation at Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar. Located in the heart of Yaletown, Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar specializes in seafood, as the name suggests.  And as … [Read more...] about Blue Water Cafe