Washington
Rainforest, glaciated volcanoes and a coffee capital, with dry wine country over the mountains.
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To enter or transit through the US, you must have either an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) or a visa. The US State Department has more information on visas…
To enter the US, your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay. If you’re travelling through another country on your way to or from the US, check the entry requirements for that country…
The US Customs and Border Protection Trusted Traveller Program (TTP) Global Entry allows pre-approved, low-risk travellers expedited clearance at some US airports. If you’re a British citizen, you can register to get a UK background check…
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the US. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
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The Cascades split the state in two. Seattle side is green and wet, and the eastern half is dry, sunny and hot in summer.
State ferries are part of the road network and take vehicles. On summer weekends make a vehicle reservation or expect to wait sailings.
Tipping is expected rather than optional. Budget 18 to 20 percent for table service, a couple of dollars a drink at a bar, and 15 to 20 percent for taxis.
Prices on shelves and menus exclude sales tax, which is added at the till and varies by state and city.
Top destinations in Washington
Frequently asked questions
July to September. It is the reliably dry window, and the alpine meadows at Rainier and Olympic are open and in flower.
It rains often but lightly, mostly October to April. Summers are among the driest and sunniest of any major US city.
Not for Seattle itself. For the Olympic Peninsula, Rainier or the eastern half of the state, yes.
Vancouver is under three hours from Seattle by road, and Victoria is a ferry from Port Angeles. Both need a valid passport and Canadian entry clearance.
To enter or transit through the US, you must have either an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) or a visa. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
To enter the US, your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s US guide. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the US. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
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Travel information last reviewed 16 October 2026. Compiled from U.S. Department of State, IATA Timatic, Open-Meteo and Tourpublish Travel Intelligence. Always confirm entry rules and safety guidance with official government sources before you travel.
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