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From San Francisco to Ojai, from the Central Coast to Palm Springs, Visit California, a sponsor of the 2021 Virtual IMM gathering, invites visitors to read and follow the state’s Travel Code, “How to Travel Responsibly. Caroline Beteta, President & CEO of the non-profit organization, says California has used this travel downtime to not only implement new safety guidelines but to improve visitor experiences as well. In the spirit of “resilience and ingenuity,”  there has been a surge in outdoor experiences, ski resorts have gained in popularity, and travel operators have packaged specialty tours, like private or small group bikes and hikes, gondola rides, surf lessons, wine tastings, and even helicopter tours. While California experienced its worst fire season on record in 2020, a loss of roughly 4 million acres, the total represents but 4% of the state’s forests, according to Beteta.

Consider a coastal getaway to At the Helm Hotel & Pub on the Long Beach Peninsula in southwest Washington. At the Helm Hotel & Pub is offering two special packages: a weekend getaway package, book one night and get the second night half-off, and a mid-week getaway package, Monday – To ensure guest safety and peace of mind, At the Helm Hotel & Pub offers spacious accommodations with dining in the privacy of your room, in the pub or outside. Thanks to my hosts, At the Helm Hotel & Pub and Visit Long Beach Peninsula, for the chance to experience the beauty and hospitality of the Long Beach Peninsula!

In addition to the infrastructure renovations (mechanical and environmental systems), visitors will discover a new thematic approach to the artwork collection within the only free-standing museum devoted exclusively to Asian art in the U. S. Rather than organizing the galleries geographically or chronologically, the exhibits display a cross-cultural sensibility. On the east side of the building, the new 1,247-square-foot, floor-to-ceiling glass-enclosed park lobby immerses the visitor not only in the artwork on display but in the surrounding nature outside. A new art elevator and receiving/loading dock allows the facility to showcase larger art forms that previously were limited Downstairs a new multi-purpose glass-enclosed 2,650-square-foot gallery anchors the expanded space. Rounding out the Seattle Asian Art Museum’s downstairs venues is a new community meeting room, plus a conservation center with space for mounting fragile scrolls.

Defining its ciders as “innovative” and “bold,” Schilling Hard Cider makes its home in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood and Goat Blocks in Portland. Besides its current billing as Washington State’s largest cider producer, the company’s claim to fame includes recognition as Seattle’s first cidery after prohibition. From its first offerings of Dry and Semi-sweet hard ciders, the company’s year-round inventory now boasts Tangerine Tumeric and Basil Mint flavors as well. Tieton’s choice, a golden-colored cider in a blend of spiced apple and honey with a hint of ginger offered a fitting finish to this sunny day at the 10th Annual Cider Summit Seattle.