Seattle, known as the ‘Emerald City,’ is consistently rated as one of the world's most liveable places, and continues to draw thousands of visitors and new residents each year. It was founded in 1869 and is a gateway to Canada due to its location in the northwest US. Among its citizens, the city boasts three of the world’s ten richest men, including Bill Gates, head of the Microsoft empire. The city has become fashionable and a trend-setter with property prices skyrocketing over the last few decades. It’s high-tech, modern and young, with its eye on the future.

Paramount Theatre: free tours are scheduled for the first Saturday of the month by the Seattle Theatre Group.
Phone: +1 206 467 5510

Seattle's airport, known as Sea-Tac is the largest in the Pacific Northwest. Daily services to points throughout North America, Europe and Asia are available; and Sea-Tac is a major hub for local commuter airlines, with frequent flights scheduled to and from Portland and Vancouver. The airport is located 20 miles north of Tacoma and 12 miles south of Seattle.

Business Offices: 9:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday
Banks: 9:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday
Post Offices: 9:00 to 15:00, Monday to Friday
Department Stores and Shops: 10:00 to 21:00, daily; some closed on Sundays
Museums: 9:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday, some open on weekends