1. 1409 FRESH FROM SEATTLE E-COOKBOOK 1/1
A Food Lover's Paradise – Fresh From Seattle E-Cookbook
With 33 Zagat celebrity-chef restaurants, 13 James Beard Award winners and some of
the freshest local seafood and produce, Seattle has unlimited dining options and a
colourful menu. Visit Seattle shares a free interactive eCookbook that highlights a
range of talented chefs and signature Pacific Northwest cuisine.
The 92-page eCookbook contains 26 recipes from 13 local chefs including award
winners Tom Douglas, Maria Hines and Thierry Rautureau. These Seattle chefs
contributed original recipes and personal restaurant favourites making this book
particularly interesting. The mouth-watering selection of dishes includes titles such as
Skagit River Ranch Wagyu Beef Tartare, Neah Bay Wild Coho Salmon or a Grilled
Peach Salad. And it comes with a rich compilation of cooking and storage tips, colour
photos and food history.
The eCookbook ‘Fresh From Seattle’ is free and can be downloaded as PDF on
www.2daysinseattle.com/ebook and is also available in the Apple iTunes App Store.
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For more information visit www.visitseattle.org and www.2daysinseattle.com or for
images contact:
Renalda Tomkeviciute
First Public Relations
Tel: 020 8877 4514
Email: admin@firstpr.co.uk
3 December 2014
2. 1501 TASTE WASHINGTON, SAVOUR SEATTLE 1/1
Taste Washington, Savour Seattle
Taste Washington, USA’s largest single-region wine and food event, is returning on 26
– 29 March 2015 at various venues throughout Seattle. This four-day extravaganza
includes the signature Grand Tasting featuring 225 Washington State wineries and
food from 70 top Pacific Northwest restaurants: a mouth-watering way to start Spring
for all foodie visitors.
With 33 celebrity-chef restaurants, 13 James Beard Award winners and some of the
freshest local seafood and produce, Seattle has unlimited dining options and a
colourful menu. Cantina Leña, the new Tom Douglas’s Mexican restaurant, features
wood-fired menu items made on a 10-foot long pit or by volcanic stone ground
masa inspired by the rustic cooking of Mexico. Loulay Kitchen & Bar, an urban
contemporary French restaurant owned by Thierry Rautureau, brings a French twist
to the best of Pacific Northwest cuisine. Bar Sajor, Matt Dillon’s beautiful new Pioneer
Square restaurant, serves food cooked exclusively by wood flame and influenced by
North Africa, Portugal and Spain.
Seattle invites visitors to award-winning food and wine tasting tours to discover
seafood, coffee, and other culinary delights. Savor Seattle Food Tours, the #1 ranked
attraction and food tour in Seattle and Top 10 Tours in America by TripAdvisor, offers
six different food & cultural tours from Pike Place Market to Capitol Hill, and all the
way to the San Juan Islands on a Gourmet Kayak Expedition.
A 30-minute drive from Seattle wine lovers can visit over 90 tasting rooms from
wineries around the state at Woodinville nestled in the beautiful Sammamish River
Valley.
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For more information visit www.visitseattle.org and for images contact:
Renalda Tomkeviciute
First Public Relations
Tel: 020 8877 4514
Email: admin@firstpr.co.uk
22 January 2015
10. Greater Miami and the Beaches is a destination that offers a variety of hotels, a vibrant
nightlife, a unique art & culture scene, rich offerings of restaurants, a lush tropical
landscape, fantastic shopping opportunities and glorious year-round weather!
Things to Do and See
Art Deco District: Miami’s South Beach includes more than 800 historic
buildings erected in different architectural styles during the 1920s, 30s & 40s.
www.mdpl.org
Seaquarium: book one of the VIP experiences and take a walk along the sea
bed on the Sea Trek Diving Experience or choose to swim with a dolphin or a
seal. www.miamiseaquarium.com
Everglades National Park: A World UNESCO Heritage site, it is the largest
designated sub-tropical wilderness reserve on the North American continent.
Explore some of it on an airboat tour to spot the alligators. www.nps.gov
Zoo Miami: This 340-acre zoo showcases more than 2,000 animals in large
open-air exhibits. www.miamimetrozoo.com
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens: visit the beautiful waterfront villa is a National
Historic Landmark and a museum. www.vizcayamuseum.org
Wynwood Walls: World famous street artists showing off their skills on the
largest collection of murals right by the Wynwood Kitchen & Bar.
www.thewynwoodwalls.com
Jungle Island: Jungle Island is home to birds, monkeys and the world’s rarest
creatures. www.jungleisland.com
Hotels
New hotels opening in 2014:
Metropolitan by COMO Miami Beach, Hilton Cabana Miami Beach, Shelborne
Wyndham Grand South Beach, Miami Beach Edition, Four Points by Sheraton
Coral Gables, 1 Hotels South BeachAC Hotels by Marriott Miami Beach, Faena
Saxony, Gale Suites at Kaskades, Villa by Barton G, Trump National Doral Miami
More details on: www.miamiandbeaches.com/places-to-stay
Expert Tips
Check out www.MiamiTemptations.com for the best deals available on
monthly-themed promotions (restaurant month, spa month, etc.)
Cruise Capital of the World: book a trip from Port Miami
See Miami through the artist’s eye: Adrienne Arsht Center and various art
galleries, Wynwood Walls.
Miami’s two National Parks – Key Biscayne and The Everglades
Complimentary trolley service downtown, expanding to other parts of the city
11. Itineraries – on your own / on a
guided tour
Bar/nightclub hopping:
Party through Miami’s famous nightclubs, such as Nikki Beach Club,
Clevelander and Amnesia, or taste a cool cocktail in one of the many roof top
bars.
Everglades Airboat ride
Take a thrilling eco adventure airboat ride through the heart of the
Everglades National Park.
Miami Culinary Tours: South Beach & Little Havana
Immerse into the local culture and feel and eat like a native. The tours blend
a historical, architectural and cultural experience together with an intimate,
behind-the-scenes culinary introduction to savour the best cuisine from these
areas.
Shopping Spree
If there’s one thing Miami does not lack, it’s the opportunity to shop till you
drop. With amazing designer stores and outlet malls that stretch for miles,
this is a true shopper’s paradise (Aventura mall, Dolphin mall, Lincoln road).
More itineraries on:
www.miamiandbeaches.com/explore-miami/miami-itineraries
Miami Neighbourhoods
South Beach- Art Deco district, Ocean Drive for people watching and the
famous Miami nightlife
Downtown Miami - Bayside, downtown marina, shopping
Little Havana – Calle Ocho (8th Street) Miami famous Cuban district for latin
flavours around Domino Park
Wynwood – World famous street artists showing their skills on the largest
collection of murals right by the Wynwood Kitchen & Bar
Coral Gables- home of the famous Biltmore hotel the best place for Sunday
brunch
Coconut Grove - luxurious lush tropical vegetation in this residential area and
home to Cocowalk shopping mall
Key Biscayne – the first of many keys in South FL this one just a bridge away
from Downtown Miami and the perfect sunset dinner place at The Pelican
Bal Harbour - luxury area and home to various fashion designer brands
Sunny Isles Beach – good option if cruising from Ft Lauderdale
Getting around Miami
Decobike - the Official Bike Sharing & Rental program. It is an alternative mode
of transportation that is green, healthy & fun!
Trolleys service offers residents, workers, and tourists in Downtown Miami a
fun, free way to get around town and to connect to area attractions.
Miami Seaplane Tours - a magical journey across Florida's most dramatic and
ever-changing coastal skyline.
The Segway gives you a secured and relaxed feeling of total control, at the
same time traveling at speeds never seen before!
Hertz on Demand - a city-sponsored car sharing system in the Sunshine State.
The Metrorail system is a 25-mile dual track, elevated rapid transit system that
provides service to Miami International Airport (MIA) and connects the urban
centers.
The Water Taxi - a Hop-On Hop-Off water
SuperShuttle – a shared-ride airport shuttle service, providing door-to-door
ground transportation.
A bit more time?
Book a boat tour with Be Offshore and explore the man-made islands (Star
Island, Hibiscus island, Fisher Island etc.)
Resources and contact
Greater Miami UK Office
c/o First Public Relations
Guillaume Post
Eve Gardiner
11 Blades Court
121 Deodar Road
London SW15 2NU
T +44 (0)20 8877 4514
T +44 (0)20 8877 4515
E Guillaume@firstpr.co.uk
E Eve@firstpr.co.uk
www.miamiandbeaches.com
www.cruisemiami.org
www.MiamiTemptations.com
12. SEATTLE AND WASHINGTON STATE
Experience vibrant Seattle and scenic
Washington State as part of a pre/post
itinerary to an Alaskan cruise.
HOTEL SUGGESTIONS: THINGS TO DO & SEE: EXPERT TIPS:
FAIRMONT OLYMPIC HOTEL
Historic 450-room hotel in
downtown Seattle
www.fairmont.com/seattle
HOTEL MONACO
Acclaimed Boutique Hotel in downtown
Seattle offering 189 rooms. There are three more
Kimpton hotels in Seattle.
www.monaco-seattle.com
THE EDGEWATER
223 stylish rooms on Seattle’s waterfront.
Part of the Noble House group and is where the
Beatles stayed on their first visit to Seattle.
www.edgewaterhotel.com
EXECUTIVE HOTEL PACIFIC
156 – room European style hotel in downtown
Seattle.
www.executivehotels.net
THE WESTIN HOTEL
A 891 - room twin tower highrise hotel is a part of
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Group located in the
heart of downtown.
www.westinseattle.com
GRAND HYATT
AAA Four Diamond Seattle hotel offers 457 exquisite
guestrooms.
www.grandseattle.hyatt.com
PIKE PLACE MARKET - PRODUCE
Fresh goods and artisan products from Washington State. Vibrant
place to wander and people watch.
SPACE NEEDLE
Unparalleled 360-degree view of Seattle, mountain ranges and
volcanoes (includes Skycity, the revolving restaurant).
CHIHULY GARDEN & GLASS
At the foot of the Space Needle, a spectacular glass display from the
State’s own, world famous, glass blowing artist.
EXPERIENCE MUSIC PROJECT
From grunge to rock to jazz and more, see artefacts and make your
own CD. Interactive fun for all, housed in Frank Geary designed
building.
DOWNTOWN SHOPPING
Anchored by Pacifi c Place and Westlake Mall; ride the Monorail there
from downtown to Seattle Centre and the Space Needle and other
attractions.
PIONEER SQUARE
Blocks of historic buildings and fascinating boutique stores. Don’t miss
the Underground Tour!
ARGOSY CRUISES
Tour the beautiful waterfront and visit Tillicum Village, a native
cultural experience and salmon bake.
TAKE A SEAPLANE
From Lake Union for an aerial view of the city and onto San Juan
Islands and other destinations.
BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION
Across the road from the Space Needle, now open to visitors.
SEATTLE ART MUSEUM’S/ SCULPTURE GARDEN
Unique art and wonderful vistas.
Don’t hire a car whilst in Seattle.
Parking is expensive and the city
is walkable.
Hop on an Emerald City Trolley,
the newest tour around the city.
Take an award-winning walking
food tour through Pike Place
Market to explore the exciting
history, culture, and food that
makes Seattle a top culinary
destination.
Get your caffeine fix at the First
Starbucks in Pike Place Market.
Kayak or “Ride the Ducks” on
Lake Union and see the
houseboat from Sleepless in
Seattle.
Check out Bill Gates’ House from
an Argosy boat tour.
Watch a baseball game at Safeco
Field, home of the Seattle
Mariners.
13. RESOURCES & CONTACT
Seattle & Washington State Tourism
c/o First Public Relations
Guillaume Post
Eve Gardiner
11 Blades Court, 121 Deodar Road
London SW15 2NU, UK
T. 020 8877 4514
T. 020 8877 4515
E. Guillaume@firstpr.co.uk
E. Eve@firstpr.co.uk
www.portseattle.org
www.visitseattle.org
www.experiencewa.com
ITINERARIES – ON YOUR
OWN OR WITH THE TOUR:
THINGS TO DO & SEE: EVENTS:
THE CASCADE LOOP
Beginning just 28 miles north of Seattle, circle through the
Cascade Mountains, along the semi-arid Columbia River
Valley, past glacier-fed Lake Chelan, through the wildlife
filled Methow Valley and North Cascades National Park,
and into the Puget Sound. This path leads into nature,
through friendly towns, and at the end of the day stay in
authentic accommodations and get a taste of the delicious
Northwest cuisine.
www.cascadeloop.com
OLYMPIC PENINSULA
Bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean, on the east by
the Hood Canal and on the north by the Strait of Juan de
Fuca, the Olympic Peninsula is anchored by the majestic
Olympic Mountains. The Olympic National Park features
charming towns, beautiful scenery, a UNESCO World
Heritage site and the only temperate rain forest in the
lower 48 states.
www.olympicpeninsula.org
SAN JUAN ISLANDS
Island Archipelago consisting of 172 islands, situated in the
northern reaches of Washington State’s Puget Sound, is an
unspoilt place with an exceptional variety of wildlife
inviting tourists for the famous orcas whale watching,
kayaking in a sapphire blue water and adventure tours.The
islands are quickly and easily accessible from Washington
State over (ferry) boat and plane.
www.visitsanjuans.com
DOWNTOWN
The core of central downtown extends from the Waterfront to
Interstate 5. Downtown attractions: the Seattle Art Museum,
Seattle Aquarium, Pioneer Square, Pike Place Market, Seattle
Centre, Belltown.
FREMONT
Located on the northern edge of the Lake Washington Ship
Canal. Renowned for its bohemian, o beat lifestyle and quirky
public arts. Fremont attractions: The Troll, Bug, dinosaur
topiaries, Fremont Vintage Mall, chocolate factory.
CAPITOL HILL
Part hip and urban, part wooded and stately, it is a community
that often feels like a small town in itself. Attractions: Broadway
Farmers Market, Cal Anderson Park, Pike/ Pine Corridor’s
vintage clothing stores, 12th Avenue Business District, Broadway
Avenue East, Volunteer Park, water tower.
QUEEN ANNE
Queen Anne is situated just north of Seattle Center and south of
Fremont across the Lake Washington Ship Canal. Attractions:
Space Needle, Pacifi c Science Center, EMP Museum, the north
terminal of the Seattle centre monorail, KeyArena, Chihuly Glass
and Garden.
WOODINVILLE WINE COUNTRY
Nestled in the beautiful Sammamish River Valley, Woodinville
Wine Country is home to over 90 wineries and tasting rooms
representing every appellation in Washington 20 minutes
outside Seattle
A BIT MORE TIME?
MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK
National Park presenting a unique preserved wilderness and
encompassing all of Mount Rainier, a 14,410-foot volcano and
highest point in Washington State.
Continue further south and expore Mt St Helens, which famously
erupted last in 1980.
WINE COUNTRY – YAKIMA TO WALLA WALLA
Follow the Columbia River gorge and plan your wine tasting at
some of the State’s 800+ wineries.
SEA FAIR
Summer-long festival with over
40 events for spectators and
participants: Milk Carton
Derby, Triathlon, Marathon,
Torchlight Parade and Run,
Hydroplane Race, and an Air
Show.
www.seafair.com
BUMBERSHOOT
North America’s largest urban
arts festival. Artists
representing the best in music,
fi lm, comedy, spoken word,
dance, theatre, performance,
and visual arts draw over
100,000 visitors from near and
far to Seattle every year.
www.bumbershoot.org
TASTE WASHINGTON
The nation’s largest single -
region wine and food event
featuring 200 Washington
wineries, 60 local restaurants,
chef demonstrations,
educational seminars with top
national wine personalities and
sommeliers.
www.tastewashington.org
Comprehensive calendar of
events on:
www.visitseattle.org/
Visitors/Events.aspx
14. Miami MICE
In This Issue
Greater Miami and the Beaches
MIA Passport Control Kiosks Now
Available to Travelers from Visa
Waiver Countries
Hotels and Attractions
Hard Rock Cafe and nearby
attractions
Bespoke venues and
neighbourhoods
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who had a chance to enjoy the recent $5.5 billion makeover:
groomed beaches, renovated hotels, improved transportation
systems and strengthened attractions.
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Miami International Airport’s automated passport control (APC) kiosks,
are now available to travellers from the 38 countries participating in the
U.S. Department of State’s Visa Waiver Program (VWP).
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Greater Miami offers meeting planners nearly 50,000 hotel rooms, with
the world’s largest, and expanding, collection of boutique hotels.
Development also continues apace in the trendy Wynwood Art District
and Miami Design District, where there are more than 70 galleries and
museums, as well as unique shops and restaurants. GMCVB has
partnerships with over 210 hotels that range from large global brands to
unique boutique historic properties.
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