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Chef Without Borders Dinner at Chateau Ste. Michelle

The Hip Travel Mama team had the pleasure of attending one of Chateau Ste Michelle’s wine pairing dinners, focusing on “Cuisine from Around the World” at the Chef Without Borders Dinner. Prepared by Executive Chef Janet Hedstrom, the dinner featured delicious foods from all over the world. The night began …

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Hop on Over to These Hotels for Northwest Easter Events

Looking for perfect Northwest Easter Events to attend with your family this year? There’s no shortage of great places to grab a great Easter brunch and quality time with those you love. Hop on over to these Northwest Hotels to celebrate Easter in style with your family this year: Easter …

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Where To Go In Seattle For Drinks To Warm You Up

It’s the time of the year when the air gets cold, a few snowflakes fall, and Seattleites flock to their favorite cafes to warm up from the inside out with a hot drink. Hip Travel Mama joined Q13 FOX to share must-try drinks from Hot Chocolate for you and your …

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Aloha and Tropical Cocktails at The Westin Maui Resort and Spa

Hawaii beach vacations summon visions of warm sun, sandy beaches and tropical fruity cocktails poolside. So just for fun, we thought we’d share a few of the frosty beverage recipes from master Maui mixologist, Fred Sconfienza at  Tropica Restaurant and Bar,  the signature restaurant at The Westin Maui Resort and …

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Win a Washington Wine Country Experience and Bring Books to Kids in Zambia

“Be the change you want to see in the world.” – Ghandi. Everyone should have a personal mantra. This is mine. These are the words that bring me back to center when life gets off balance.  Sometimes we need a reminder that even the smallest of our actions can create …

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Walla Walla Wine Tasting Weekend

This is one of those posts that took forever to write. There is so much yet to be discovered in Walla Walla and it is the perfect example of a trip that is what this blog is all about – luxury at great value, seeking out the extraordinary in the …

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Passport to Luxury: Dining Out at BOKA and Barking Frog

When was the last time you ate your way to a free hotel night at a luxury hotel? Well, we’ve been giving it the old college try with the wine and dine your way to a free luxury hotel stay promotion by the MTM Northwest Collection that includes fine dining …

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Wine and Dine Your Way to A Free Luxury Hotel Stay

Get ready to wine and dine your way to a free luxury hotel stay in Seattle. Yes, please.

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Ladies Who Lunch: A Mid-Day Escape to the Four Seasons Seattle

I must admit, it felt a bit strange to drop off the kids at school and head down to the Four Seasons Seattle for a mid-day spa day. I am used to running flat out, task list and my iPhone, running, running, running from one meeting to the next, cramming …

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Easter Bunny and Brunch at The Salish Lodge and Spa

We celebrated Easter with brunch at Salish Lodge and Spa, perched high atop Snoqualmie Falls. In typical Northwest fashion, a heavy mist and light drizzle filled the air – a far cry from the gorgeous sunny day we had just the day before.  Despite the weather, we were warm and …

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