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I make my way back to my hotel to freshen up. That s when I discover that 2 of downtown Vancouver s must see neighborhoods straddle my hotel: Davie Village to the West and Yaletown to the East. I set out once again.
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The Pacific Northwest online hotel reservation lisbon is the focus this month as the Accidental Travel Writer, a.k.a. Michael Taylor, explores Vancouver, Seattle, and Victoria. Pictured above: Seattle skyline with Mount Rainier online hotel reservation lisbon in the distance. Photo Credit: Daniel Schwen.
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