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COURTESY PHOTOGRAPHY Indulgence Reimagined In Seattle, luxury and sustainability cozy up F or some, the word "sustainable" may conjure images of compromise, especially when it comes to the luxury travel industry. In actuality, travel is an ideal category for sustainable practices, and luxury travelers have found elevated ways to visit desirable destinations while being kind to our planet. I can attest to this truth after a recent visit to Seattle. e city is one of those places where visitors can plan a plush getaway from San Diego and still be sensitive to their carbon footprint. In a city wired for environmental responsibility at its very core, the hospitality industry here is leading the way in providing high- quality visitor experiences — even at the loftiest levels. Yes, we enjoyed high thread-count sheets, fluffy pillows, and luxuriously appointed hotel rooms. We dined at Michelin-worthy restaurants of the highest quality, touted by critics as among the finest in the city. We experienced the best of what Seattle has to offer, and the whole time proudly planned an itinerary that took a sustainable course. And we felt the better for it. Planning a Sustainable Visit to Seattle e challenge came from our own adult kids. "Can you enjoy your travels while being conscious of your impact on the planet?" they asked. In a moderately committed household where we recycle/ reuse/repurpose but also drive gas-powered foreign-made luxury cars, this was a momentary head-scratcher. Of course we want to do our part for the planet, but we were unused to applying that philosophy to our travel plans. BY JON BAILEY detour destinations ranchandcoast.com 62 MAY 2026 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE