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Whether you are looking for a scenic get away or a full-service facility, the suggestions we offer are worthy of your consideration. We head north to Alaska to discover what opportunities await in the Southeast President & Publisher section of the state. Mountains blanketed with green forests, spectacular glaciers and Dave Peterson pristine waterways provide unique recreational and sight-seeing opportunities. The Editor in Chief Ron Engeldinger communities of Ketchikan, Sitka and Juneau have delightful spaces for groups, and they Creative Director are surprisingly easy to access. Erica Bolvin In this issue, we also uncover what the area just south of Seattle has to offer for Advertising Account Managers meeting and event planners. Centered around Sea-Tac International airport, the region is Tim Park | [email protected] Sandra King | [email protected] easily accessible and offers a wide variety of venues. Sales Assistant Have you ever considered an aquarium as the venue for your event? The region boasts Vanessa Siliezar a collection of amazing aquariums that have meeting and event spaces. These facilities Copy Editor offer planners the opportunity to create a memorable event in a special location. Roger Ward While ski resorts are obvious choices for winter activities, did you know that many of Editorial Assistant Kaitlynn Mann the ski resorts offer a full slate of off-season activities as well? The resorts are accustomed Contributing Writers to welcoming large groups of visitors and many have fine facilities for groups. Tracy Beard Team building is an important part of many group gatherings, and planners are Stasia Brewczynski Mary Charlebois always looking for activities that can make the team building both fun and productive. Lara Dunning Aerial adventures, such as ropes courses and zip lines, will deliver the opportunity for Tim Hansen Ann Randall participants to work together to accomplish a goal while enjoying exhilarating action in the treetops. 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