The Urban Umbrella

  • Beauty & Style
    • Beauty
    • Style
  • Home
  • Life
    • Health & Wellness
    • Travel
  • Eat & Sip
    • Appetizer Recipes
    • Breakfast Recipes
    • Cocktail Recipes
    • Dessert Recipes
    • Dinner Recipes
    • Drink Recipes
    • Lunch Recipes
    • Snack Recipes

Lifestyle, Travel ·

The Best Weekend Getaway out of Vancouver (Especially around the Holidays!)

Reading Time: 4 minutes
the urban umbrella style blog, vancouver style blog, vancouver style blogger, vancouver style bloggers, vancouver fashion blog, vancouver lifestyle blog, vancouver health blog, vancouver fitness blog, vancouver travel blog, canadian fashion blog, canadian style blog, canadian lifestyle blog, canadian health blog, canadian fitness blog, canadian travel blog, west coast style, bree aylwin, quick trips from Vancouver, quick roadtrips from Vancouver, the best roadtrip from Vancouver, 24 hours in Seattle, where to buy holiday gifts, where to buy christmas gifts, outlet shopping for canadians, easy blogging tips, best travel blogs, top vancouver fashion bloggers, top fashion blogs, best style blogs 2015, popular fashion blogs, top style blogs, top lifestyle blogs, top fitness blogs, top health blogs, top travel blogs
 
Little getaways are so important to me.
 
Every so often, I have found that being able to get out of town for a day or two really helps me recharge.
 
The funny thing is, while I’ve always heard that Seattle is incredible – I actually had never been until this past weekend.
 
And now that I know how easy Seattle is to get to from Vancouver, I definitely know that we’ll be heading down there more often as it has to be the Best Weekend Getaway out of Vancouver.
 
the urban umbrella style blog, vancouver style blog, vancouver style blogger, vancouver style bloggers, vancouver fashion blog, vancouver lifestyle blog, vancouver health blog, vancouver fitness blog, vancouver travel blog, canadian fashion blog, canadian style blog, canadian lifestyle blog, canadian health blog, canadian fitness blog, canadian travel blog, west coast style, bree aylwin, quick trips from Vancouver, quick roadtrips from Vancouver, the best roadtrip from Vancouver, 24 hours in Seattle, where to buy holiday gifts, where to buy christmas gifts, outlet shopping for canadians, easy blogging tips, best travel blogs, top vancouver fashion bloggers, top fashion blogs, best style blogs 2015, popular fashion blogs, top style blogs, top lifestyle blogs, top fitness blogs, top health blogs, top travel blogs
 
Plus, as bad as this sounds – I hadn’t really accomplished any of the holiday shopping I usually would by this time. I have always heard that the Seattle Premium Outlets is the best one-stop shop to find perfect gifts for everyone on your list.
 
So planning a weekend trip to Seattle really was hitting two birds with one stone as we were able to have our little getaway, while also getting all of our holiday shopping accomplished in one short day!  
 
the urban umbrella style blog, vancouver style blog, vancouver style blogger, vancouver style bloggers, vancouver fashion blog, vancouver lifestyle blog, vancouver health blog, vancouver fitness blog, vancouver travel blog, canadian fashion blog, canadian style blog, canadian lifestyle blog, canadian health blog, canadian fitness blog, canadian travel blog, west coast style, bree aylwin, quick trips from Vancouver, quick roadtrips from Vancouver, the best roadtrip from Vancouver, 24 hours in Seattle, where to buy holiday gifts, where to buy christmas gifts, outlet shopping for canadians, easy blogging tips, best travel blogs, top vancouver fashion bloggers, top fashion blogs, best style blogs 2015, popular fashion blogs, top style blogs, top lifestyle blogs, top fitness blogs, top health blogs, top travel blogs
the urban umbrella style blog, vancouver style blog, vancouver style blogger, vancouver style bloggers, vancouver fashion blog, vancouver lifestyle blog, vancouver health blog, vancouver fitness blog, vancouver travel blog, canadian fashion blog, canadian style blog, canadian lifestyle blog, canadian health blog, canadian fitness blog, canadian travel blog, west coast style, bree aylwin, quick trips from Vancouver, quick roadtrips from Vancouver, the best roadtrip from Vancouver, 24 hours in Seattle, where to buy holiday gifts, where to buy christmas gifts, outlet shopping for canadians, easy blogging tips, best travel blogs, top vancouver fashion bloggers, top fashion blogs, best style blogs 2015, popular fashion blogs, top style blogs, top lifestyle blogs, top fitness blogs, top health blogs, top travel blogs
 
Our holiday began at the Palladian Hotel which is conveniently located right near Pike Place and the Public Market. I could’ve stayed and explored this adorably quaint and rustic area for days. I truly loved it.
 
The Palladian Hotel has a ton of character and every which way you turn, there is something unique and interesting to see.
 
the urban umbrella style blog, vancouver style blog, vancouver style blogger, vancouver style bloggers, vancouver fashion blog, vancouver lifestyle blog, vancouver health blog, vancouver fitness blog, vancouver travel blog, canadian fashion blog, canadian style blog, canadian lifestyle blog, canadian health blog, canadian fitness blog, canadian travel blog, west coast style, bree aylwin, quick trips from Vancouver, quick roadtrips from Vancouver, the best roadtrip from Vancouver, 24 hours in Seattle, where to buy holiday gifts, where to buy christmas gifts, outlet shopping for canadians, easy blogging tips, best travel blogs, top vancouver fashion bloggers, top fashion blogs, best style blogs 2015, popular fashion blogs, top style blogs, top lifestyle blogs, top fitness blogs, top health blogs, top travel blogs
the urban umbrella style blog, vancouver style blog, vancouver style blogger, vancouver style bloggers, vancouver fashion blog, vancouver lifestyle blog, vancouver health blog, vancouver fitness blog, vancouver travel blog, canadian fashion blog, canadian style blog, canadian lifestyle blog, canadian health blog, canadian fitness blog, canadian travel blog, west coast style, bree aylwin, quick trips from Vancouver, quick roadtrips from Vancouver, the best roadtrip from Vancouver, 24 hours in Seattle, where to buy holiday gifts, where to buy christmas gifts, outlet shopping for canadians, easy blogging tips, best travel blogs, top vancouver fashion bloggers, top fashion blogs, best style blogs 2015, popular fashion blogs, top style blogs, top lifestyle blogs, top fitness blogs, top health blogs, top travel blogs
 
Upon arrival, we were greeted by incredibly friendly staff which immediately jumped to help us with our luggage (which we brought too much of because I have a problem packing apparently!) and led us to the check-in area.
 
Once we made our way up to the room, we were blown away by the incredible room decor, the super comfy bed (with a hilarious Michael Jackson pillow on it), the giant bathroom, and the incredible tub.
 
the urban umbrella style blog, vancouver style blog, vancouver style blogger, vancouver style bloggers, vancouver fashion blog, vancouver lifestyle blog, vancouver health blog, vancouver fitness blog, vancouver travel blog, canadian fashion blog, canadian style blog, canadian lifestyle blog, canadian health blog, canadian fitness blog, canadian travel blog, west coast style, bree aylwin, quick trips from Vancouver, quick roadtrips from Vancouver, the best roadtrip from Vancouver, 24 hours in Seattle, where to buy holiday gifts, where to buy christmas gifts, outlet shopping for canadians, easy blogging tips, best travel blogs, top vancouver fashion bloggers, top fashion blogs, best style blogs 2015, popular fashion blogs, top style blogs, top lifestyle blogs, top fitness blogs, top health blogs, top travel blogs
 
We felt totally spoiled by the luxuries in the Presidential Suite, and by the incredibly helpful and welcoming staff at the Palladian Hotel.  
 
As we left on Saturday, Jeremy even said it was like we were leaving friends. Everyone there had been so lovely it was like they were our old friends we had come to see for a visit.
 
While we left the Palladian Hotel on Saturday, our fun was far from over! We had planned for our Saturday to be filled with shopping and so we headed up to the Seattle Premium Outlets.
 
the urban umbrella style blog, vancouver style blog, vancouver style blogger, vancouver style bloggers, vancouver fashion blog, vancouver lifestyle blog, vancouver health blog, vancouver fitness blog, vancouver travel blog, canadian fashion blog, canadian style blog, canadian lifestyle blog, canadian health blog, canadian fitness blog, canadian travel blog, west coast style, bree aylwin, quick trips from Vancouver, quick roadtrips from Vancouver, the best roadtrip from Vancouver, 24 hours in Seattle, where to buy holiday gifts, where to buy christmas gifts, outlet shopping for canadians, easy blogging tips, best travel blogs, top vancouver fashion bloggers, top fashion blogs, best style blogs 2015, popular fashion blogs, top style blogs, top lifestyle blogs, top fitness blogs, top health blogs, top travel blogs
the urban umbrella style blog, vancouver style blog, vancouver style blogger, vancouver style bloggers, vancouver fashion blog, vancouver lifestyle blog, vancouver health blog, vancouver fitness blog, vancouver travel blog, canadian fashion blog, canadian style blog, canadian lifestyle blog, canadian health blog, canadian fitness blog, canadian travel blog, west coast style, bree aylwin, quick trips from Vancouver, quick roadtrips from Vancouver, the best roadtrip from Vancouver, 24 hours in Seattle, where to buy holiday gifts, where to buy christmas gifts, outlet shopping for canadians, easy blogging tips, best travel blogs, top vancouver fashion bloggers, top fashion blogs, best style blogs 2015, popular fashion blogs, top style blogs, top lifestyle blogs, top fitness blogs, top health blogs, top travel blogs
 
The Seattle Premium Outlets is only about a 30-minute drive out of Seattle (and approximately 1 – 1.5 hour from the border) to begin our holiday shopping!
 
I had never thought of it before, but going to the Seattle Premium Outlets during the holidays is the best way to get all your holiday shopping done both efficiently and on a budget – especially with some of the stores offering even bigger discounts to Canadian shoppers!
 
the urban umbrella style blog, vancouver style blog, vancouver style blogger, vancouver style bloggers, vancouver fashion blog, vancouver lifestyle blog, vancouver health blog, vancouver fitness blog, vancouver travel blog, canadian fashion blog, canadian style blog, canadian lifestyle blog, canadian health blog, canadian fitness blog, canadian travel blog, west coast style, bree aylwin, quick trips from Vancouver, quick roadtrips from Vancouver, the best roadtrip from Vancouver, 24 hours in Seattle, where to buy holiday gifts, where to buy christmas gifts, outlet shopping for canadians, easy blogging tips, best travel blogs, top vancouver fashion bloggers, top fashion blogs, best style blogs 2015, popular fashion blogs, top style blogs, top lifestyle blogs, top fitness blogs, top health blogs, top travel blogs
the urban umbrella style blog, vancouver style blog, vancouver style blogger, vancouver style bloggers, vancouver fashion blog, vancouver lifestyle blog, vancouver health blog, vancouver fitness blog, vancouver travel blog, canadian fashion blog, canadian style blog, canadian lifestyle blog, canadian health blog, canadian fitness blog, canadian travel blog, west coast style, bree aylwin, quick trips from Vancouver, quick roadtrips from Vancouver, the best roadtrip from Vancouver, 24 hours in Seattle, where to buy holiday gifts, where to buy christmas gifts, outlet shopping for canadians, easy blogging tips, best travel blogs, top vancouver fashion bloggers, top fashion blogs, best style blogs 2015, popular fashion blogs, top style blogs, top lifestyle blogs, top fitness blogs, top health blogs, top travel blogs
 
All we had to do was show our ID’s or Canadian Passport (to confirm we were from Canada) at Guest Services to receive details on special discounts.  After discovering which stores we would receive even greater deals at, we were able to map out our day of shopping to ensure that we shopped smart!!
 
The Seattle Premium Outlets have an array of shops sure to please the fashionista, beauty maven, stylish fella, golfer, or chef on your holiday list. A few of my favourite stores were American Eagle, Ralph Lauren, Kate Spade, Burberry, and Loft.
 
the urban umbrella style blog, vancouver style blog, vancouver style blogger, vancouver style bloggers, vancouver fashion blog, vancouver lifestyle blog, vancouver health blog, vancouver fitness blog, vancouver travel blog, canadian fashion blog, canadian style blog, canadian lifestyle blog, canadian health blog, canadian fitness blog, canadian travel blog, west coast style, bree aylwin, quick trips from Vancouver, quick roadtrips from Vancouver, the best roadtrip from Vancouver, 24 hours in Seattle, where to buy holiday gifts, where to buy christmas gifts, outlet shopping for canadians, easy blogging tips, best travel blogs, top vancouver fashion bloggers, top fashion blogs, best style blogs 2015, popular fashion blogs, top style blogs, top lifestyle blogs, top fitness blogs, top health blogs, top travel blogs
the urban umbrella style blog, vancouver style blog, vancouver style blogger, vancouver style bloggers, vancouver fashion blog, vancouver lifestyle blog, vancouver health blog, vancouver fitness blog, vancouver travel blog, canadian fashion blog, canadian style blog, canadian lifestyle blog, canadian health blog, canadian fitness blog, canadian travel blog, west coast style, bree aylwin, quick trips from Vancouver, quick roadtrips from Vancouver, the best roadtrip from Vancouver, 24 hours in Seattle, where to buy holiday gifts, where to buy christmas gifts, outlet shopping for canadians, easy blogging tips, best travel blogs, top vancouver fashion bloggers, top fashion blogs, best style blogs 2015, popular fashion blogs, top style blogs, top lifestyle blogs, top fitness blogs, top health blogs, top travel blogs
the urban umbrella style blog, vancouver style blog, vancouver style blogger, vancouver style bloggers, vancouver fashion blog, vancouver lifestyle blog, vancouver health blog, vancouver fitness blog, vancouver travel blog, canadian fashion blog, canadian style blog, canadian lifestyle blog, canadian health blog, canadian fitness blog, canadian travel blog, west coast style, bree aylwin, quick trips from Vancouver, quick roadtrips from Vancouver, the best roadtrip from Vancouver, 24 hours in Seattle, where to buy holiday gifts, where to buy christmas gifts, outlet shopping for canadians, easy blogging tips, best travel blogs, top vancouver fashion bloggers, top fashion blogs, best style blogs 2015, popular fashion blogs, top style blogs, top lifestyle blogs, top fitness blogs, top health blogs, top travel blogs
the urban umbrella style blog, vancouver style blog, vancouver style blogger, vancouver style bloggers, vancouver fashion blog, vancouver lifestyle blog, vancouver health blog, vancouver fitness blog, vancouver travel blog, canadian fashion blog, canadian style blog, canadian lifestyle blog, canadian health blog, canadian fitness blog, canadian travel blog, west coast style, bree aylwin, quick trips from Vancouver, quick roadtrips from Vancouver, the best roadtrip from Vancouver, 24 hours in Seattle, where to buy holiday gifts, where to buy christmas gifts, outlet shopping for canadians, easy blogging tips, best travel blogs, top vancouver fashion bloggers, top fashion blogs, best style blogs 2015, popular fashion blogs, top style blogs, top lifestyle blogs, top fitness blogs, top health blogs, top travel blogs
the urban umbrella style blog, vancouver style blog, vancouver style blogger, vancouver style bloggers, vancouver fashion blog, vancouver lifestyle blog, vancouver health blog, vancouver fitness blog, vancouver travel blog, canadian fashion blog, canadian style blog, canadian lifestyle blog, canadian health blog, canadian fitness blog, canadian travel blog, west coast style, bree aylwin, quick trips from Vancouver, quick roadtrips from Vancouver, the best roadtrip from Vancouver, 24 hours in Seattle, where to buy holiday gifts, where to buy christmas gifts, outlet shopping for canadians, easy blogging tips, best travel blogs, top vancouver fashion bloggers, top fashion blogs, best style blogs 2015, popular fashion blogs, top style blogs, top lifestyle blogs, top fitness blogs, top health blogs, top travel blogs
 
Jeremy enjoyed perusing the aisles of Columbia, TaylorMade Golf Factory, and The North Face, just to name a few.
 
Within minutes, I had found perfect gifts for my mum, dad, and brother – and maybe even one or two for Jeremy (don’t worry, I bought them sneakily so he didn’t see!).
 
I scored great deals on a few gifts for my girlfriends, and found a gift that’s just perfect for Jeremy’s parents.

In: Lifestyle, Travel

You’ll Also Love

New Years Resolutions to Make for 2018
Wines to Serve at Your Next Event
The Top 10 Most Essential Travel Beauty ProductsThe Top 10 Most Essential Travel Beauty Products

Comments

  1. Girly says

    at

    amazin recap of ur weekend)))) have a wonderful day))) xoxo <3

    Reply
  2. Launna says

    at

    Bree, I have heard Seattle is very nice… I love that claw bathtub in the picture, they are so great… and I have always wanted to shop in some outlet stores… one of these days xox

    Reply
  3. Closet Fashionista says

    at

    So much fun! I do love outlet shopping, so many good deals to be found! 😀
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

    Reply
  4. Dascha Boonstra says

    at

    Pretty <3

    xoxo
    http://www.its-dash.com

    Reply
  5. Jackie says

    at

    I loved watching your snaps from Seattle! That hotel looked unbelievable.

    Outlet shopping in the US is so much better than it is in Canada. I have no idea why that is! It looks like you did well, despite the awful rain.

    Jackie
    Something About That

    Reply
  6. Rhonda Batiuk says

    at

    I love shopping at the Seattle Premium Outlets. I've been away from Vancouver too long! That bathroom at the Palladian is gorgeous.

    Reply
  7. Patricia Steffy says

    at

    I'm the same way — I'd go crazy if I couldn't take a weekend away from LA now and then. I've never been to the Seattle Premium Outlets, but I'll definitely keep them in mind if I head north! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Next Post >

Reversa Skincare Review

Search

Recipes

20 Healthy Snack Recipes for Work

20 Healthy Snack Recipes for Work

Pumpkin Shaped Bread Loaf Recipe

Pumpkin Shaped Bread Loaf Recipe

View Full Category

Currently Loving

So happy to be at our cabin and for the long weeke So happy to be at our cabin and for the long weekend! I completely forgot that this was a long weekend and I am thrilled because I now have an extra day to spend outdoors working on the garden! 👩‍🌾🌲 Are you doing anything special to celebrate the Easter long weekend? 🐇🥚
These mountain views may not make the news but the These mountain views may not make the news but they inspire our souls. Get out and explore more 🏔💙
Between rocks and a beautiful place 🏔🌲 Between rocks and a beautiful place 🏔🌲
Follow me back to 2013 when the “follow me” ph Follow me back to 2013 when the “follow me” photo trend was everywhere 🤣 I’m not that creative with my photos so even in 2021 I was still partaking in this during our Rockies road trip. Lake Agnes was so beautiful🏔💙
Happy International Women’s Day! Thank you to al Happy International Women’s Day! Thank you to all the incredible women who have used their voice to speak up, even when it’s unpopular to do so. Thank you to all the women who have been committed to creating a better today and tomorrow. Thank you to the women who are dedicated to kindness, unity, and the creation of a better society for all. Thank you to the women who lend their voices to thoughtful discussion. You’re opening space for conversation and growth for people today and for future generations. You all inspire me. 💛 #happyinternationalwomensday
If you had told me 10 years ago that I would want If you had told me 10 years ago that I would want to spend all of my spare time off grid, in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by trees and mountains — I would’ve told you that you were crazy... But here we are 🤷‍♀️😂🌲💛 #WhereLifeLeads
“I want to grow seeing you smiling” 💛 I s “I want to grow seeing you smiling” 💛 

I saw so many powerful messages today from people sharing their "why" — the reason behind why they were there and standing as one of the "fringe". Here's a few reasons that I saw and heard: 

- Why? Because I want my child to grow seeing smiles and smiling
- Why? Because I miss my family and loved ones.
- Why? Because my lived experience tells me not to trust what is happening right now. 
- Why? Because I believe in our informed consent principles.
- Why? Because I believe in choice without coercion. 
- Why? Because I’ve lost my job as a healthcare worker. 
- Why? Because I’ve lost my business. 
- Why? Because I’ve lost my home. 
- Why? Because I’ve been injured. 
- Why? Because I think there’s a better way forward for everyone. 
- Why? Because I chose what I knew was best for me and I want everyone else to be free to do that as well. 

Everyone has a unique reason why, and it’s important to take a moment to recognize and acknowledge them. Now is the time. Let's come together and be united💛

#vancouverfreedomrally #freedomconvoy #unity #freeandunited
I want to be clear: I am not trying to dismiss the I want to be clear: I am not trying to dismiss the loss and illness that so many have experienced from C. It has been an extraordinarily hard two years for many, many people, for all sorts of different reasons and it is not my aim to diminish any of them. What I am trying to express is that we are at a breaking point societally. 

If we continue to move forward with coercion, mandates, restrictions, and divisive passports based on fear (or a hope) then we risk setting precedents that we may not be comfortable leaning on in the future. We also risk dividing our society to such a degree that may make it difficult, if not impossible, to ever bring back together. Despite all of the debates, arguments, and comments made over the last few years, I do not believe that deep down Canadians want to live in a state of perpetual division.

If this is not the time to unite and end these mandates, when is? It is our systems that are broken, and they have been broken for a very long time. We all know this. Let's unite and fix them, and more together 💛
We’re officially cabin owners!🌲 Creating our We’re officially cabin owners!🌲

Creating our own peace ☮️

Nearing the end of 2021, one thing that Jer & I wanted to prioritize was creating our own peace. Life has been exhausting for the last long while and, like most people, our mental well-being suffered from the current state of Canada. We knew we needed to make some changes, add something to our lives to remove us (even temporarily, now and again) from the chaos that is now the “new normal”. So, we began making road trips around BC to find our very own home away from home. I feel immensely lucky to now have this remote sanctuary in our lives. It is somewhere we can go when life gets too overwhelming, somewhere we could live eventually if life continues to be overwhelming. In just the first few days here, I’ve already felt a shift in my mindset. I feel incredibly lucky to have this place and already it feels like home. 💖
✨Growing pains✨ . . . 2021, for many of us, w ✨Growing pains✨
. . . 
2021, for many of us, was a year of growth. Some of it was painful, most of it inspiring, and all of it necessary. Sometimes growing means needing to shed the older versions of ourselves and sometimes that can be difficult or cause a loss in friendships or relationships. It can be challenging - believe me, I get it. But, anything or anyone who couldn't respect your growth then won't respect your future growth. While growth can be painful it is not nearly as painful as the dull consistent ache of feeling stuck.

Work With Me

  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy

join the club

Categories

  • Style
  • Beauty
  • Lifestyle
  • Recipes

Copyright © 2022 The Urban Umbrella · Theme by 17th Avenue

 

Loading Comments...