Business trip turned adventure — mountains, city lights, and a partner to share it all with.
🏔 Mt. Rainier🌲 Leavenworth🚀 Space Needle🌊 Puget Sound♡ Together
12
Days
5
Personal Days
5
Work Days
📍 Key Dates Timeline
Trip Phases
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Pre-Trip — Simran's Travel to Boston
Apr 9 (Thu)
Simran takes Amtrak from West Haven, CT to Boston. Arrives ~10 PM, stays at friend's house overnight before early morning flight.
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Personal Phase 1 — Arrival Weekend
Apr 10 (Fri) – Apr 12 (Sun)
Ayush arrives SEA from SJC, Simran from BOS. Explore Seattle Friday evening. Full-day Mt. Rainier trip Saturday. Sunday transition to business hotel. Staying at Redmond Inn.
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Business Phase — Meta Team Meetings
Apr 12 (Sun) – Apr 18 (Sat)
Office 9-5 Mon-Fri (VSR/UVQ/OEP). Free evenings together — Space Needle, Kerry Park, Amazon Spheres. Simran explores the city solo by day. Staying at Hyatt Regency Bellevue.
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Personal Phase 2 — Leavenworth & Farewell
Apr 17 (Fri eve) – Apr 19 (Sun)
Drive to Bavarian Leavenworth Friday evening, overnight stay. Return Saturday, return rental car by 5 PM. Last night at Redmond Inn. Sunday: Ayush flies SJC (3:59 PM), Simran flies BOS (3:40 PM).
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Post-Trip — Simran's Return to West Haven
Apr 20 (Mon)
Simran arrives BOS 11:59 PM Apr 19, stays at friend's house. Returns via Amtrak to West Haven on Apr 20 (time TBD, tickets not booked yet).
🚗 Road Trip Routes
Mt. Rainier Day Trip (Sat Apr 11)
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Redmond Inn
Depart 7:00 AM
94 mi via SR-167 S · ~2 hrs
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Mt. Rainier — Paradise
Skyline Trail, Narada Falls, Reflection Lakes
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Redmond Inn
Return ~4:30-5 PM · Dinner in Bellevue
Leavenworth Overnight (Fri Apr 17 eve - Sat Apr 18)
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Bellevue / Meta Office
Depart 5:00 PM after last work day
115 mi via US-2 E · ~2.5 hrs
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Leavenworth
Arrive ~7:30 PM. Bavarian village, Front Street, wine bars
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Snoqualmie Falls (optional stop)
268-ft waterfall, ~30 min detour on way back
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Redmond Inn
Return ~12:30 PM Sat. Return car by 5 PM.
🏨 Accommodation Summary
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Redmond Inn
Apr 10-12 (2 nights) · $150.08 · Free breakfast
Booked
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Hyatt Regency Bellevue
Apr 12-18 (6 nights) · Office-covered · Lake View
Office
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Leavenworth Hotel
Apr 17 (1 night) · Budget: $120-200
Needs Booking
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Redmond Inn
Apr 18-19 (1 night) · $86.97 · King Room
Booked
⚠ Key Reminders
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Book Leavenworth hotel ASAP — Popular destination, Apr 17 night. Check Airbnb/hotels.com. Budget $120-200.
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Book Simran's Amtrak tickets — West Haven to Boston (Apr 9) and Boston to West Haven (Apr 20). ~$50-80 round trip.
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Contact Krishna dai for Amazon Spheres guest pass — Plan for Wed Apr 15 evening.
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Book Space Needle tickets — spaceneedle.com, $35-40/pp, sunset slot ~7:30 PM for Tue Apr 14.
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Reserve Din Tai Fung on Tock — Lincoln Square South, Bellevue. Reserve for a weeknight dinner.
✈ Flights at a Glance
AYUSH — Alaska Airlines
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San Jose → Seattle
Alaska AS1406 · Fri Apr 10 · 8:00 AM → 10:20 AM
✓ ILTFTW
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Seattle → San Jose
Alaska AS0521 · Sun Apr 19 · 3:59 PM → 6:11 PM
✓ ILTFTW
SIMRAN — Delta Airlines
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Boston → Seattle
Delta DL0384 · Fri Apr 10 · 7:10 AM → 10:37 AM
✓ HMWDZF
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Seattle → Boston
Delta DL0474 · Sun Apr 19 · 3:40 PM → 11:59 PM
✓ HMWDZF
Alaska Airlines Round-Trip — Ayush
Confirmation: ILTFTW · Ticket: 0277429614298 · Booked via CWT / Meta Travel
🏙 Lake View🏋 Fitness Center🍽 Restaurant🛎 Concierge
Must cancel by 12 PM Apr 12 if needed. Non-smoking. Right in the heart of downtown Bellevue — walkable to Lincoln Square, Bellevue Square, and Meydenbauer Bay Park (great sunset spot ♡).
~2 hrs from Bellevue (94 mi via SR-167 S) · Sat Apr 11 (recommended full day)
Must-GoRomanticDay Trip
Paradise Visitor Center, Skyline Trail (5 mi loop, moderate — stunning summit views), Reflection Lakes (mirror the mountain on calm days), Narada Falls (168 ft, 10-min stop). NPS entry: $35/car. Bring layers — snow in April!
💡 Leave by 7 AM for best parking and light. Pack a picnic.
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Diablo Lake — North Cascades NP
~3-3.5 hrs from Bellevue via SR-20 · Sat Apr 11 (alternative, early start)
Must-GoDay TripFree Entry
Surreal turquoise glacier-fed lake. Diablo Lake Overlook pull-off, Washington Pass Overlook nearby. Longer drive but the color is unreal. Requires 5:30 AM departure for comfortable day.
⚠ Check SR-20 road opening at wsdot.wa.gov — may still be closed in early April.
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Leavenworth — Bavarian Village in the Cascades
~2.5 hrs via US-2 E (115 mi) · Apr 17 Fri eve + Apr 18 Sat morning
Must-GoRomantic ♡Overnight
Charming Bavarian-themed town on the eastern slopes of the Cascades. Front Street walk, Icicle Creek Trail (1.3 mi easy loop on Blackbird Island), Icicle Ridge Winery, German food & wine bars. Magical at night when lit up.
♡ Most romantic spot on this trip. Highly recommend staying the night!
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Snoqualmie Falls
~30 min from Bellevue · Easy add-on Sat Apr 18 on way back from Leavenworth
Quick StopRomantic
268-ft waterfall in a stunning gorge. 5-min walk for upper viewpoint. 30-min hike to the base. Salish Lodge restaurant above the falls if you want a splurge brunch ($40/pp).
🌆 Seattle Evening Spots
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Kerry Park — Iconic Skyline View
~25 min from Hyatt · W Highland Dr, Seattle · Free
Must-GoRomantic ♡FreeEvening
Best viewpoint in Seattle. Space Needle + Mt. Rainier behind the skyline on clear evenings. Go at sunset (~7:30-8 PM in April). Park on street.
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Space Needle — Observation Deck
~25 min from Hyatt · Seattle Center · $35-40/pp
Must-GoRomantic ♡Evening
360 views from 520 ft. Pair with Chihuly Garden of Glass next door (stunning art at night). Plan for Tue Apr 14 evening.
💡 Book online at spaceneedle.com for a sunset slot. Only worth it on clear evenings — check forecast!
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Amazon Spheres
~25 min · 2111 7th Ave, Seattle · Free with employee guest pass
Must-GoEvening
Iconic glass domes filled with 40,000+ plants. Interior requires Amazon employee guest pass. Plan for Wed Apr 15 evening. Exterior is always free to photograph.
⚠ Contact Krishna dai for guest access — reach out before the trip!
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Meydenbauer Bay Park — Sunset on the Water
~10 min walk from Hyatt · Bellevue · Free
Romantic ♡FreeEvening
Beautiful waterfront park on Lake Washington. Dock, sunset views, marina. Perfect for a quiet evening walk — just 5 min from the Hyatt. A local gem ♡
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Gas Works Park + Lake Union
~25 min · Seattle · Free
RomanticFreeEvening
Industrial-turned-park on Lake Union with panoramic Seattle skyline views. Seattle's most unique park. Great for the Thu Apr 16 evening.
☀ Simran Daytime (No Car, Mon-Fri)
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Mon Apr 13 — University of Washington Campus
Red Square, Suzzallo Library (Gothic reading room — jaw-dropping), UW Botanic Gardens (free), "The Ave" for bubble tea and ramen, Burke Museum
🚌 550 Express (Bellevue TC → Westlake) then Link Light Rail to UW Station. ~45 min total.
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Tue Apr 14 — Pike Place Market + Waterfront
Pike Place Market (arrive by 10 AM), Original Starbucks, Rachel the Pig, Post Alley Gum Wall, Seattle Waterfront walk, Olympic Sculpture Park (free)
🚌 550 Express to Westlake, walk 10 min. ~50 min from Hyatt.
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Wed Apr 15 — Bellevue Local Day
Bellevue Botanical Garden (free — rhododendrons in April!), Bellevue Downtown Park loop walk, Lincoln Square shopping, Bellevue Arts Museum, Crossroads Bellevue food hall
🚶 All walkable from Hyatt or short Uber. No transit needed!
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Thu Apr 16 — Microsoft Visitor Center + Marymoor Park
Microsoft Experience Center (free, book slot at microsoft.com/experience-center), Redmond Town Center walk, Marymoor Park by Sammamish River
🚌 Metro 245 bus to Redmond (~20 min). Or short Uber.
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Fri Apr 17 — South Lake Union + MOHAI
Museum of History & Industry / MOHAI ($20), Center for Wooden Boats (rowboat rental on Lake Union), SLU waterfront, Whole Foods flagship lunch
🚌 550 Bus → Westlake → Route 8 to SLU. ~55 min total.
🍽 Food Picks
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Din Tai Fung — Bellevue (Lincoln Square South)
700 Bellevue Way NE · Taiwanese dim sum · $40-60/pp
Must-EatDate Night
Legendary xiaolongbao (soup dumplings). Reserve on Tock or arrive early weekdays to avoid a wait.
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The Walrus and the Carpenter — Ballard
4743 Ballard Ave NW · Oyster bar · $50-70/pp
Romantic ♡Evening
Seattle's most romantic oyster bar. No reservations — arrive at 5 PM when it opens. Thu Apr 16 evening is perfect with Gas Works Park nearby.
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The Pink Door — Pike Place
1919 Post Alley · Italian · $50-70/pp
Romantic ♡
Hidden gem in Post Alley. No sign on the door. Live music, Italian food, candlelit. Great for a Friday arrival dinner.
Weather Forecast
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Personal Out-of-Pocket Total
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Excludes all office-covered items · Leavenworth hotel TBD
🌸 Personal Expense
💼 Office Covered
Office Covers
✓ Flights SJC↔SEA ($636.44)
✓ Hyatt Regency Bellevue, 6 nights ($1,800)
✓ Enterprise rental car Apr 12–18 ($289.05)
✓ ~$100/day food allowance × 7 days ($700) — covers weekdays + Sun/Sat business days Office Total: ~$3,425