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BOOK YOUR STAY ONLINE
For more accommodation reviews by Lonely Planet authors, check out
ht-
tp://hotels.lonelyplanet.com
. You'll find independent reviews, as well as recom-
mendations on the best places to stay. Best of all, you can book online.
Customs Regulations
US Customs allows each person over the age of 21 to bring 1L of liquor and 200 cigar-
ettes duty-free into the USA. US citizens are allowed to import, duty-free, up to $800
worth of gifts from abroad, while non-US citizens are allowed to import $100 worth. If
you're carrying more than $10,000 in US and foreign cash, traveler's checks, money or-
ders etc, you need to declare the excess amount. There is no legal restriction on the
amount that may be imported, but undeclared sums in excess of $10,000 will probably be
subject to investigation. If you're bringing prescription drugs, make sure they're in clearly
marked containers. For updates, check
www.customs.gov
.
Discount Cards
If you're going to be in Seattle for a while and plan on seeing its premier attractions, con-
sider buying a
CityPass
(
www.citypass.com/seattle
;
adult/child aged 4-12yr $74/49).
Good for nine days, the pass gets you entry into the Space Needle, EMP Museum, Pacif-
ic Science Center, Seattle Aquarium, Argosy Cruises' Seattle Harbor Tour, and Museum
of Flight
or
Woodland Park Zoo. You wind up saving about 50% on admission costs and
you never have to stand in line. You can buy one at any of the venues or online.
