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Local tourism: hanging on til the Olympics
In British Columbia and Washington, 2009 is going to be a tough year for the tourist business. Here's what some experts are doing to get through the recession.
Sue Frause
Sue Frause is a Whidbey Island freelance writer and photographer. You can reach her at sue@suefrause.com.
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Washington finally notices the Winter Olympics
Note to the tourism promoters: the Winter Games take place in cold weather.
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Seattle's grand dame: the Fairmont Olympic Hotel
A veteran travel writer offers this brief history of one of the city's oldest, poshest social hubs.