As a way of rewarding our top-performing Tour Operator Partners, we had the pleasure of organising a trip to the US city of Seattle!
Naomi Moizer, Head of Operations for Lime, and Keith Laban, UK Leisure Sales Manager for British Airways, along with Sam Castillo and Sierra Reutimann from Visit Seattle, hosted the annual trip.
Hear from Naomi below for the full scoop on what the group got up to in Seattle...
Day one: A flying start
The trip began with the group meeting at London Heathrow Airport, enjoying a glass of wine or two at the lounge and a visit to the Whispering Angel bar in Terminal 5 before boarding in Club Suite.
During the flight, our guests experienced the premium service of British Airways, which included a 6ft 6-inch fully flat bed, a private suite with a door, and direct aisle access for every passenger.
With a glass of fizz in hand, the flight to Seattle offered our agents an exceptional firsthand experience of flying in Club Suite.
On arrival to the Emerald City, we checked into The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel, where we received a warm and attentive service. Our guests enjoyed private rooms within the boutique hotel, which enjoyed a blend of old-world charm and modern sophistication.
After a long day of travel, we ended the evening with dinner at Vons 1000 Spirits before heading to bed!
Day two:
After breakfast at the hotel, we met with Sam from Visit Seattle before heading to The Museum of Flight, one of the largest air and space museums in the world.
The afternoon was spent touring Lumen Field, offering a great behind-the-scenes look at one of Seattle's most iconic venues. Later, we visited to Pike Place Market for a tour with Savor Seattle to learn about the market's history and stories from small-batch food producers.
Dinner that evening was at Dough Zone Dumpling House, which brought flavours of traditional Chinese comfort food in a modern setting.
Day three:
Fueled by breakfast, the third day of our Seattle trip was dedicated to exploring the Olympic Peninsula - a highlight of the entire trip for me!
The full-day journey began with a ferry ride to Bainbridge Island, followed by a scenic bus ride to Port Angeles. We enjoyed a guided tour with Olympic Hiking Co. , spending the day amidst the beautiful array of diverse ecosystems and vistas.
We rounded off the day at Barhop with pizza and salad.
Day four:
On our final full day in Seattle, we met Sierra from Visit Seattle and had the opportunity to discover the city from a unique point. Aboard the Argosy Cruises’ Ballard Locks Tour, we travelled through the iconic Hiram M. Chittenden Locks.
Along the way, we enjoyed views of city skyline, the Space Needle, historic bridges, floating homes, and bustling marinas.
Lunch was at Tacos Chukis before heading to the Chihuly Garden & Glass, and the Space Needle, where we enjoyed incredible 360 views of Seattle.
Later, we enjoyed dinner at The Hart and The Hunter, a laid-back Americana diner.
Home time!
On Saturday, we made our way to the Tacoma International Airport and travelled home in Club Suite back to London, bidding farewell to Seattle!
We all had an incredible time in Seattle, and our agents came away with a firsthand experience of what makes the city so unique.
Here's to the next Lime Rewards adventure - hopefully see you there too!
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