Wine/beer purchase in Seattle

[Casagordita]

Originally Posted by sharecruises

LOL>>>

we also have no state income tax in Florida
and we get a "few" visitors ourselves haha

To me prices were high in Seattle...that 9 1/2 % sales tax didn't help

This is getting kinda political...so I'm just going to say that I'm very happy to live where I live, and not where you live, and I'm happy you're happy with the same arrangement.

[sharecruises]

Originally Posted by Dan G

a few comments. Cabs will charge $.50 a minute for 'waiting' so it adds up. There is a wine store in the airport. Its in the Made In Washington shop as you come off the concourse before you go down to baggage claim. Its in 'Pacific Marketplace". That may be the easiest. A towncar normally chgs $10 per extra stop. If you stay near the airport then there is a huge Safeway which will have lots of selection but even a 7-11 sells wine. There are rapid ride buses that go up and down the hwy so its easy to get to.

I think that is an excellent suggestion !! Just buy the wine at the airport and carry it on to the cruise!

Seattle is a "big city" and the cab would have to circle around in traffic...the time could really add up

The Seattle airport also had a duty free store with liquor but I am not sure if they had wine or not. The airport is large but nice, they have a "train" that takes you (free) to the various areas of the airport

[ISLABONITA]

Originally Posted by Dan G

a few comments. Cabs will charge $.50 a minute for 'waiting' so it adds up. There is a wine store in the airport. Its in the Made In Washington shop as you come off the concourse before you go down to baggage claim. Its in 'Pacific Marketplace". That may be the easiest. A towncar normally chgs $10 per extra stop. If you stay near the airport then there is a huge Safeway which will have lots of selection but even a 7-11 sells wine. There are rapid ride buses that go up and down the hwy so its easy to get to.

Do you know how late this is open? we arrive around 11:15 pm

[Dan G]

the one closest to Seatac is open till 1 am. There is one farther that is 24 hrs. Here is the one I'm thinking of

http://local.safeway.com/wa/des-moines-3540.html