IFWTWA 2011 Conference-at-Sea Optional Pre-Cruise
Optional Pre-trip “Best of Seattle”
Downtown Seattle, by Roger Ward
The IFWTWA Board of Directors is thrilled to offer members who are attending the 2011 Conference-at-Sea an optional 4-day, 3-night pre-trip in Seattle and surrounding area. IFWTWA board member Allen Cox, a Seattle insider, has put this fabulous “Best of Seattle” trip together with complimentary lodging, meals and tours; members and guests prepay for registration, gratuities and discounted transfers only!
This “Best of Seattle” tour has been set up in press-trip fashion, giving you access to hosts and other sources who will be eager to help you with story angles and information. This exciting opportunity is available to IFWTWA member and non-member guests at an incredible value. Each member who attends may bring a non-member guest (member and guest must share accommodations; special requests will be considered).
In this “Best of Seattle” tour, you’ll experience three of the region’s luxury boutique hotels, the cuisine of many Northwest top chefs, exciting and informative guided tours, ample down time, and much more.
 Welcome to Willows Lodge, by Roger Ward  Willows Lodge Edible Garden, by Roger Ward  The Woodmark Hotel, by Allen Cox |
“Best of Seattle” Dates: June 22 – 25, 2011
Arrival date: June 22 – Seattle-Tacoma Int’l Airport
Departure date: June 25 – Coach transportation from hotel to Holland America Lines cruise terminal
“Best of Seattle” Lodging: The tour will pamper you with a new luxury suite each night of your stay, provided complimentary, courtesy of MTM Luxury Lodging:
Seattle’s award-winning Hotel 1000, a hi-tech oasis in the heart of downtown; www.hotel1000seattle.com
The Woodmark Hotel, Yacht Club and Spa, the only hotel on Lake Washington, located across the Evergreen Floating Bridge on picturesque Carillon Point; www.thewoodmark.com
Willows Lodge, a quintessentially Northwest experience in the heart of Woodinville Wine Country with over 70 wineries, only 20 minutes from downtown Seattle; www.willowslodge.com
“Best of Seattle” Cuisine: Top Exec. Chefs and their staffs will treat you to three wine-pairing dinners at these acclaimed Northwest restaurants
Boka, at Hotel 1000
Bin on the Lake, at the Woodmark Hotel
Barking Frog, at Willows Lodge
“Best of Seattle” Guided Excursions:
A tour of Woodinville wine country, with tasting stops at some of Washington’s choicest working wineries with opportunities to meet the winemakers
A private wine and small bites culinary experience in the exclusive “library” at the renowned Chateau Ste. Michelle
A fun and adventurous guided culinary walking tour of historic Pike Place Market
Cruise Lake Washington in vintage style on the Woodmark II, a 1956 Chris-Craft Sedan Express – or – for landlubbers, an optional gallery- and boutique-hop in downtown Kirkland
Space is limited for this outstanding value. Spots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. To reserve your space today, print, complete and send the registration form with payment according to instructions on the form. Early registration ends on Dec. 31, 2010; late registration ends on Mar. 15, 2011.
“Best of Seattle” Pre-cruise Trip Costs (all costs in USD)
| Registration Date | Registration Fee | Gratuities and Transfer Fees | Total Cost | |
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Early Registration – IFWTWA Member |
By Dec. 31, 2010 | $50.00 | $185.00 | $235.00 |
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Early Registration – Non-member Guest |
By Dec. 31, 2010 | $100.00 | $185.00 | $285.00 |
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Late Registration – IFWTWA Member |
Jan. 1 – Mar. 15, 2011 | $100.00 | $185.00 | $285.00 |
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Late Registration – Non-member Guest |
Jan. 1 – Mar. 15, 2011 | $150.00 | $185.00 | $335.00 |
| What’s Complimentary | What’s NOT Included in the Cost |
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Discounted transfers between hotels and to venues |
Pairing at Chateau Ste Michelle, by Allen Cox
Note: If you are registering for this “Best of Seattle” pre-cruise trip, do not reserve a group-rate room for June 24 at Seattle’s Marqueen Hotel.
The following hosts are making the “Best of Seattle” tour possible for IFWTWA members and their guests:
MTM Luxury Lodging
Evergreen Escapes Tours
Seattle Food Tours
Beeline Tours
Ste. Michelle Winery
Woodinville Wine Country
