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Your Party Bus
Category:
Travel & Transportation
Seattle,
Washington 98101
(425) .35-1.6328
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I've used them for large special events before and been very...
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Check out yourpartybus.com
I've used them for large special events before and been very pleased with their service. Their pricing is reasonable, considering they're shuttling around 20 to 40 of your friends at a time. I saw their 40-passenger bus recently, complete with disco lights and music and dancing passenger---looked like a lot of fun. (Though they also have more low-key rentals.)
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If you are like me, you don't own a car, but occasionally find yourself needing to get from point...
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If you are like me, you don't own a car, but occasionally find yourself needing to get from point a to point b, and public transport simply won't do. You *could* buy a car, but if you need to make less than 10 such round trips a month - or if you plan to do it drunk, high, or otherwise unable to drive - then a cab is probably for you. At roughly $1/minute, a cab isn't cheap if you do it often, but then, owning a car has a pretty high initial monthly cost itself.
As for Yellow Cabs themselves, there's not much to say. You can call their number and have a cab sent to you - depending on the time, the night, your luck, and your location, one will show up anywhere from 1 minute to 15 minutes. Usually, you get a phone call when your cab arrives.
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Yellow Cab
Category:
Taxicab Services
Seattle,
Washington 98101
(206) 282-8222
I recently placed a call to Yellow Cab to arrange for a cab and I have to agree the dispatcher did...
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I recently placed a call to Yellow Cab to arrange for a cab and I have to agree the dispatcher did not have the concept of courteous customer service very firmly in mind. As soon as you try to get clarification of something, they get snippy. If other dispatchers are better, as reviewers here have mentioned, then when calling for a cab, you might want to go elsewhere. However, for flagging down cabs on the street, I've taken Yellow Cab many times and found the drivers helpful, friendly, and considerate. One driver refused to take a tip when the cab had been paid for by Amtrak because our train was hours late (I guess he didn't want to charge Amtrak extra, nor did he want us to have to pay a tip). One cab saw my sister and me flagging him down late at night, called his company and made sure another cab was close enough to pick up the fare he had been on the way to, and gave us a ride so we wouldn't have to wait around at night--even though we weren't going that far. I used to take Far West because that's what my company paid for when people worked late, and I did not have as good experiences with those drivers. Some of them actually made me feel uneasy. I also know the problems cab drivers get from customers are at least as bad as the problems the problems we sometimes experience with cab drivers! This is one of the most hazardous job occupations there is, and Seattle cab drivers have had their share of violence and even murders. As far as the drivers go, let's try to be understanding of ordinary problems like traffic, and tip well.
Updated after a dreadful dispatch experience: I had to get my cat home from the vet and called Yellow Cab thinking this would be faster than the bus. I placed the call, explained I had a cat and waited quite a while, then called again. The dispatcher then said they still hadn't found someone and they'd get right on it. I was very clear that my cat was quite sick and they needed to either take care of it right away or advise me they couldn't. 20 minutes later I started walking to the bus (I had missed the bus I would have caught if I hadn't waited for Yellow Cab, but I realized waiting for the next one was probably going to be faster than waiting for Yellow Cab). I also called dispatch, and the dispatcher again said, oh, we'll try to find you something "right away." I said don't bother and took the bus home. My cat died the next day--waiting around in the cold for a cab certainly didn't help her any. Don't call these people if you want a reliable dispatch--review downgraded to two stars due to lousy dispatch, although I still think Yellow Cab drivers are mostly nice and they are fine to flag down.
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Wings Aloft
Category:
Flight Instruction Schools
8467 Perimeter Rd S
Seattle,
Washington 98108
(206) 763-2113
Wings Aloft is a good place to learn, and rent whether you are flying as a hobby or for your...
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Wings Aloft is a good place to learn, and rent whether you are flying as a hobby or for your job.
I had no flight experience when I signed up for lessons, but they found me an instructor I got along with, designed the lessons and schedule to fit my needs, and got my flying comfortably in the first two lessons. I've been learning ever since, and am on track towards a PPL (Private Pilot's License).
Staff is friendly, helpful, and always available. In addition to lessons, there are educational seminars, and fun & social events.
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Wide World Books & Maps
Category:
Maps & Globes
4411 Wallingford Ave N Ste A
Seattle,
Washington 98103
(206) 634-3453
I love this store. It's a one-stop spot for getting any travel book you need. Their selection...
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I love this store. It's a one-stop spot for getting any travel book you need. Their selection extends far beyond guidebooks, offering travel literature, essays...if they don't have what you want, they'll order it. If you're not sure which guide is right for you, the store staff really know their stuff and can help you decide. In addition, they are all well-traveled and can guide you toward other resources if you ask.
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This is one of my favorite hotels to stay in during a weekend great away to the city. The rooms...
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This is one of my favorite hotels to stay in during a weekend great away to the city. The rooms are very nice and the beds are very comfortable, it is hard to get out of them in the morning. The views are unbelievable too. I have stayed here 3-4 times and every room I have had was spectacular. The staff is delightful too. We had a bachlorette party here one time and they went out of their way to get us anything that we needed. Great shopping and places to eat nearby. I will be coming back to this hotel for future stays.
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Watertown Hotel
Category:
Hotels
4242 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle,
Washington 98105
(206) 826-4242
My 70 year-old parents have made the Watertown their primary place to stay when they come from out...
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My 70 year-old parents have made the Watertown their primary place to stay when they come from out of town to visit our family. While I think it's really classified as a "Business Hotel", it borders on "Boutique". The building is newly constructed with great modern touches. The rooms are well insulated (for sound) and super clean. My folks love the simple breakfast in the lounge - fresh fruit, cereals, etc.. and they offer wine in the evening. The staff bake chocolate chip cookies all afternoon. Free bikes are available as well - you're only two blocks from the Burke Gilman trail. It's definately the best hotel near the UW.
Overall, it's the amenities and little touches that add up at the Watertown. Well worth it.
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Watertown Hotel
Category:
Hotels & Lodging
4242 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle,
Washington 98105
we stayed at the hotel over the last weekend with two small children. The room was comfortable and...
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we stayed at the hotel over the last weekend with two small children. The room was comfortable and had a great layout. Their ala cart program was a lifesaver for keeping the kids busy when we were in the room. breakfast was good for complimentary breakfast (eggs & sausage included). One of the better hotels I've stayed at in the Seattle area for the price.
Pros: room layout, ala cart, comfort, friendly staff, breakfast
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For a fun trip on a lazy day, or especially to entertain out of town visitors, a ride on a...
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For a fun trip on a lazy day, or especially to entertain out of town visitors, a ride on a Washington State Ferry is a must. For about $6 you can enjoy the skyline of Seattle from the deck of the ferry on the Seattle-Bainbridge run, pass Alki, stop for lunch or a walk in Winslow on Bainbridge, and return to the big city. Plenty of photo opportunities, no touristy spiels, and best of all this feels like the real thing because the islanders really do use these boats as part of their everyday life.
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A trek to Bainbridge Island on the ferry is a fun idea any day when you’re looking for something...
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A trek to Bainbridge Island on the ferry is a fun idea any day when you’re looking for something to do. I took my fiancé over for his birthday in August and we enjoyed the trip.
You can take your car or bike, or simply park near the ferry downtown (parking cost us $15) and walk on the ferry. It’s windy, so take a jacket and hold on to your hat! You can get some great pictures of the city both coming and going and the ride is smooth and enjoyable, lasting about 30 minutes each way.
The ferry sells snacks and has an abundance of indoor seating for anyone who isn’t keen on the elements, or if it happens to be raining. They have different schedules and pricing throughout the year and the information is always posted on their web site http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/schedules/current/index.cfm?route=sea-bi .
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