See what the experts are saying about Quinault. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Planning a trip
Planning your trip before you leave home can make all the difference between enjoying your vacation and wishing you'd stayed home. In fact, for many people, planning a trip is half the fun of going. If you're one of those people, then this gu... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
American Express -- The main Amex office is in Seattle in the Plaza 600 building at 600 Stewart St. (tel. 206/441-8622). It's open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm. For card-member services, phone tel. 800/528-4800. Call tel. 800/A... Continue reading »
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Visitor information
For information on Washington, contact the Washington State Tourism Office (tel. 800/544-1800; www.experiencewashington.com). For information on the Seattle area, contact Seattle's Convention and Visitors Bureau, 701 Pike St., Suite 800, Seat... Continue reading »
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When to go
If you're reading this section, there's probably one question on your mind: When can I visit and not get rained on? The answer, of course, is never. Although the Northwest's infamous rains fall primarily between October and early July, it can... Continue reading »
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Calendar of events
For additional information on events in Washington state, check the "Events" section on the Washington State Tourism Office website at www.experiencewashington.com. February Northwest Flower & Garden Show (tel. 206/789-5333; www.gardens... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane The Major Airlines -- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (tel. 206/433-5388; www.portseattle.org/seatac), commonly called "Sea-Tac," is served by about 30 airlines, including: Air Canada -- tel. 888/247-2262; www.aircanada.co... Continue reading »
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Cruises
While Washington is not a big cruise ship destination per se, several companies offer Alaska cruises that start in Washington and spend a little time in the waters of Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands. Several smaller cruise lines provide... Continue reading »
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Health & insurance
Travel Insurance The cost of travel insurance varies widely, depending on the cost and length of your trip, your age and health, and the type of trip you're taking, but expect to pay between 5% and 8% of the vacation itself. You can get es... Continue reading »
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Entry requirements & customs
Entry Requirements Passports -- For up-to-date passport requirements for countries around the world, check out the Consular Information Sheets for individual nations at the U.S. State Department Web site (start at http://travel.state.gov).... Continue reading »
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Getting around
By Car A car is by far the best way to see the state of Washington. There is no other way to get to the more remote natural spectacles or to fully appreciate such regions as the Olympic Peninsula. Gasoline -- Washington is a big state,... Continue reading »
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Money
It's always advisable to bring money in a variety of forms on a vacation: a mix of cash, credit cards, and traveler's checks. You should also exchange enough petty cash to cover airport incidentals, tipping, and transportation to your hotel b... Continue reading »
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Regions in brief
The state of Washington covers 68,139 square miles -- roughly the same area as all of New England. Within this large area can be found surprising geographical diversity, including an inland sea dotted with hundreds of islands, temperate rainf... Continue reading »
Quinault Travel Experiences
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Olympic National Park
Whilst staying in Bainbridge Island we took a day trip in a car to Olympic National Park, which lies on the Olympic Peninsula of Washingt... Continue reading »
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The Olympic Loop - Days 31 and 32
So here's a fact many of us may not have been aware of...the Olympic National Park is HUUUUUUUUGE! I mean really really huge. ... Continue reading »
