Olympic National Park, from $149 per room per night
About a three-hour drive from Seattle, Kalaloch Lodge is located atop a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It's an ideal location for watching dramatic winter storms roll over the sea—from a safe, cozy distance.
The Storm Catcher 2008 package includes accommodations in a room at the Seacrest Building, complimentary mugs, a package of Starbucks coffee, two rain ponchos, and breakfast. Rates start at $149 per room per night, based on double occupancy Upgrade to a suite in the Main Lodge or to one of 44 log cabins, with Franklin fireplaces, for an additional $20. The area typically gets at least 10 to 15 powerful storms in January and in February. For the latest conditions, call 360/565-3131 or visit nps.gov.
When: Sun.-Thurs., Jan. 2-17, Jan 21-Feb 13, Feb 17-29, 2007.
Details: Hotel taxes are an additional 12.66 percent. Rooms sleep up to four people and cabins and suites sleep up to six people; rates are based on doubly occupancy and there is $12 fee per extra guest. Bring a pet for a $15 fee. Minimum one-night stay; maximum four-night stay. When booking, use code STORM08. Rates represent savings of about 20 percent.
Contact: 866/525-2562, visitkalaloch.com.
San Juan Islands, $358 per room, 2 nights
The Spa Getaway package at the Rosario Resort on Orcas Island, part of the gorgeous San Juan Islands about 80 miles northwest of Seattle, includes accommodations in a Bayside King room overlooking Cascade Bay and two massages (one per person). You'll also receive a 30 percent discount on any additional spa treatments and a 30 percent discount on dining at the Mansion Dining Room or Moran Lounge (note that the discount doesn't apply to alcoholic drinks). Rates are $259 per room, based on double occupancy, for the first night—and then drop to $99 per room for a second night (savings of more than 60 percent).
When: November 2007 through March 2008.
Details: Based on double occupancy. Taxes are 16.7 percent, with a $10 per night resort fee.
Contact: Rosario Resort, 800/562-8820, rosarioresort.com.
Seattle, from $482 per person, air and two nights
Round-trip airfare on Air Alaska and a two-night stay at the 70-room Inn at the Market, located by Elliot Bay and Pike Place Market (famous for dexterous workers tossing around fresh fish). If you book by Oct. 31, you'll also receive a $100 gift card good for purchases at Pacific Place mall. Rates start at $442 per person, based on double occupancy.
When: Through Dec. 15, 2007. Lowest prices are based on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Saturday departures.
Details: Hotel taxes are included. Additional airport taxes and fees are about $28 per person.
Gateways: Portland, Ore.; add $40 for San Francisco; $97 for L.A.
Contact: Alaska Airlines, 800/252-7522, alaskair.com.
The Dine Around Seattle promotion returns, Nov. 1-29, with 30 participating restaurants offering three-course dinners for $30 per person and, in some cases, lunches for $15. Get the details by visiting dinearoundseattle.org.
