August 16, 2006
My Seattle
This post is part of our series, "My Hometown" These posts will feature the hometowns and local connections that our employees have with the ports that our small-ships visit. This week's post is submitted by Suzanne Holland, Payroll Specialist for Cruise West.
Q: What is your connection to Seattle?
A: I have lived in the Seattle, Puget Sound area since 1975, after coming from Yakima, WA. I was born and raised in Washington state and am very proud to say that I am from Seattle!
Q: Do you have a funny story or little known fact about Seattle you’d like to share?
A: Seattle has been in the Top 5 for The Fittest City (according to Men's Fitness magazine). We have so many active things to in which to participate in the Seattle, Puget Sound area: bicycle trails, mountain biking trails, campgrounds, jogging trails, wonderful lakes in which to swim and boat, kayaking, roller blading, off-leash dog parks, just to name a few.
Q: What is your favorite time of year in Seattle and why?
A:My favorite time of year is definitely spring and summer. All of the trees and flowers are in full bloom and it's almost always pleasant weather, not too hot, not too cold. There are so many things to do and 
see and so many people out and about enjoying the weather!
Q: Is there a particular food or song that reminds you of Seattle?
A:Food: Well, not really food, but STARBUCKS definitely reminds me of home, whether I am in Chicago, San Francisco or New York, I always try and find a Starbucks coffee shop so I can get my Non-Fat Almond Mocha! Song: When I hear anything from the Pearl Jam, Ten album, it makes me think of Seattle.
Q: What is on your “must see” list for visitors to Seattle?
A: Pike Place Market, Pacific Place mall, 6th and 7th Avenue shopping district, Nordstrom's Flagship Store, The Seattle Center, Ye Olde Curiosity Shop, the waterfront, The Space Needle, Lake Washington, a ferry ride to Bremerton, Snoqualmie Falls, and downtown Kirkland (I like playing chauffeur to guests from out of town!)
Q: Do you have a favorite area of the city?
A:I LOVE the energy in the shopping district. There are a great mix of people in that area and Westlake is a fun place to sit, sip some Starbucks and people watch!
Q: Is there a favorite activity that you enjoy in Seattle?
A:I love the wonderful mountain biking trails we have in our area. They are some of the best in the world! I am so privileged to call this my hometown and am constantly in awe of nature being so close to a big city.
Q: Is there a particular restaurant that you’d recommend for visitors?
A: While The Space Needle's Sky City has the BEST view in Seattle, I would definitely recommend visiting Cutter's Restaurant at the Northwest corner of Pike Place Market. They have a wonderful view of the water and great food.
Q: Anything else you'd like to add?
A:If you have time, definitely take a trip out to the old town of Snoqualmie (a 15-20 minute drive from downtown Seattle) and visit Snoqualmie Falls. I PROMISE you will not be disappointed!
Seattle is the home port for our fleet and home to Cruise West's corporate offices. While our fleet travels the world, we do have the opportunity to serve as the host city in the Spring and Fall as our ships sail on our Goldrush Inside Passage and British Columbia voyages. If you'd like to learn more about Seattle, consider visiting the Seattle Convention & Visitor's Bureau website. And by all means, if you're in town, stop by and visit our offices. We're near the Space Needle, underneath the monorail tracks at 5th & Bell, right across from Teatro Zinzanni.
Next week, we'll explore Skagway, Alaska through the eyes of Product Manager, Karen Kuest.
Posted by Suzanne on August 16, 2006 12:46 PM
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