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Looking for free fun in Seattle? These attractions make any family getaway more affordable. The secret of an affordable city break is taking advantage of fun attractions that don’t cost a dime. We asked Keryn Means of Walking On Travels to recommend five of her favorite free things to do in the Emerald City with kids.

Snag a free sample: You’ve heard of the guys throwing fish at one another in Pike Place Market, but did you know that there is free food to sample as you stroll through this historic public market? Check out the in-season produce.

It may be safe to file this hotel package under ‘most outrageous Valentine’s Day offer.’ Ever. For $500,000, a luxury hotel company will throw in a $100,000 shopping spree, a personalized Maserati and $50,000 worth of diamonds and jewelry.

Aptly called “The Once In a Lifetime” package, the Canadian brand Sutton Place Hotels has launched the extravagant deal for lovers who may also be in the market for a luxury sports car and wardrobe overhaul.

As Seattle’s beloved Seahawks football team heads into Super Bowl weekend, the 12th Man flag — a blocky white 12 against a blue background, representing the team's fans — is flying over office buildings, hanging from balconies and even tethered atop the Space Needle.

Denver is equally festooned, of course, with blue and orange horse images representing its Broncos team. But Seattle has one thing that Denver doesn’t: a giant airplane manufacturing business.

So you booked a fare on American, Delta, United, or some other airline that has economy as well as “premium” economy seating, and when you go to choose a seat the website is telling you that only the more expensive premium economy seats are available. This doesn’t mean that you won’t eventually get a seat assignment or a seat (if you get involuntarily bumped, that’s another story, but it rarely happens). Don’t cough up the extra money for a premium seat. If in fact all the “cheap” seats are taken, you’ll get a premium economy seat when you check in. You can also try calling the airline directly to see if they’ll give you a seat assignment.

Remember the days when a fanny pack and a "game face" could protect you from getting your money stolen? We don't either! Vacationers have always been targets for smart, enterprising crooks, and the farther you get from home, the easier it is to fall for popular vacation scams like the dropped baby, the fake fight and the I-need-five-euros-to-replace-my-lost-train-ticket. But these days, you are at risk for more than just some lost bills. Watch out for these scams from around the world that can put your personal safety—and even your very identity—at risk.

Lifestyle - If snow and cold weather where you live has you down, be glad you're not a resident of Yakutsk. The Siberian outpost, population 270,000, is said to be the coldest city in the world, according to the Guardian and other reports.

Located 3,100 miles by air from Moscow, the remote city in the far east of Russia hits temperatures as low as -49 degrees Fahrenheit. Friday's forecast is a frigid -42 degrees Fahrenheit.

Tourism - Spain announced Monday it raked in a record 59 billion euros ($81 billion) from foreign tourists in 2013, luring an unprecedented number of visitors of whom many splurged more holiday cash.

Foreign tourists in Spain boosted overall spending by 9.6 percent year-on-year in 2013, government figures showed, a significant boost to the fragile Spanish economy, which depends on tourism for more than 10 percent of its economic activity.

Bali Adventures - The Grand Canyon as we know it was formed between five and six million years ago, which is youthful in geological terms, but parts of it could be as old as 70 million years, scientists said Sunday.

Experts have debated for nearly 150 years about the age of the canyon, wrangling over how long it took for the grandiose feature to be gouged out by the Colorado River and its tributaries.

Jakarta - The rain that fell this morning drizzle did not dampen plans for Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo gowes with Moto GP rider Jorge Lorenzo . After traveling for 20 minutes , they finally arrived at Jakarta City Hall in the wet state .

Jokowi and Lorenzo arrived at City Hall , Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan , Central Jakarta , Friday ( 01/17/2014 ) at around 07:50 pm . They should have started at 6:45 pm Fixie bikes . But when going out Jokowi home area , sudden heavy rain fall . Finally new around 07.30 pm both cycling together towards City Hall .

Jokowi and Lorenzo was seen using a Yamaha electric bicycles . Both compact also wearing a red helmet . About 30 people took part in cycling behind them .

Vienna - Indonesian exhibition stand at the international exhibition Ferien Messe, Vienna, Austria visited by foreigners. The Austrian tourists candidates praised the beautiful nature and the local Indonesian food. "This summer I am going on holiday to Java, Komodo and Flores," said Brigitte Maresch, told Tempo in exhibition stand Indonesia, Sunday, January 19, 2014. "I will come with my family." 

Vacations to Indonesia is the second time this year for women 41. Brigitte had a holiday to Bali, Lombok, and Toraja in 2010. "When I know about Indonesia from my friends who've been there," said Brigitte. 
In addition to admiring the nature of Indonesia, Brigitte loved the food and culture of Indonesia. "What I liked best was the fried rice and satay," said the mother of one child. "I love the people of Indonesia. They are friendly."