Going on a family vacation is about having fun and taking in new experiences. There are plenty of things to do and see from the San Juan Islands in Washington State. These islands offer something for all, regardless of interests. You could take a day on a whale watch tour to see the amazing mammals or you could see a variety of wildlife on a guided seas kayak tour. However, if you would rather use your legs to take your on an adventure, you could look into hiking or a guided bicycle tour. Continue reading
Guided Sea Kayak Tours From San Juan Island
If you are looking for a way to unplug and reconnect with nature, consider San Juan Islands adventure vacations including a guided sea kayak tour from San Juan Island.
The San Juan Islands are located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest region of the United States. This group of islands lies in the northern Puget Sound, just north of Seattle, Washington. More than 150 islands make up this evergreen archipelago, located in what the first Americans called the Salish Sea between British Columbia and Washington State. The four main islands are San Juan Island, Orcas Island, Lopez Island and Shaw island. Each has its own allure and style. Continue reading
Adventure Vacations Including A Whale Watch Tour From San Juan Island
If you are looking for a great adventure, you should try a San Juan Islands adventure vacation including a whale watch tour from San Juan Island. The San Juan Islands are a beautiful group of islands just north of Seattle, Washington, in the northern Puget Sound. With over 170 islands and islets, about 80 islets are set aside as part of the San Juan Islands wildlife refuge. If you haven’t discovered the San Juan Islands yet, you are in for a real treat. Continue reading
Guided Bicycle Tours In The San Juan Islands
San Juan Islands adventure vacations including a guided bicycle tour in the San Juan Islands are the perfect way to build a lifetime of memories with your family this summer. Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, the San Juan Islands are an archipelago in the Puget Sound, consisting of more than 150 islands. Only three of those islands are reachable by the Washington State Ferry for walk ons or those that bring their car. The San Juan Islands San Juan Islands Wildlife Refuge. Continue reading
10 Romantic Things To Do On Orcas Island, WA
Orcas Island is a beautiful evergreen island off the northwestern coast of Washington State. It is one of the two largest islands in the San Juans and takes a little over an hour to arrive to by ferry from the mainland. If you are seeking a romantic getaway, this island is filled with artisans and cottages; and it is easy to find quiet spaces on lakes that are surrounded by walking paths and old growth fir trees; providing perfect romantic Pacific Northwest backdrop. While on Orcas Island, here are ten things that you absolutely must do to reconnect, create new memories and enhance the romance your relationship. Continue reading
5 Top Tips for Your Budget Vacation (and why the San Juan Islands are your answer)
Times are tough right now and when budgets are tight, the first thing to disappear from the ‘to do’ list is the longed for annual vacation. Before you take out that black marker pen to draw a line through your plans – pause for a minute.
You work hard and a deserve vacation -there’s no reason why ‘budget’ means ‘miss-it.’ Follow these tips on vacation planning and you may discover that an archipelago in the Pacific Northwest, namely the San Juan Islands, offers the ideal solution to your cash flow problems. Continue reading
10 Fascinating Facts About Orca Whales On Your San Juan Luxury Vacation
A short ferry ride or flight from mainland Washington takes you to one of the best kept secrets of the Pacific Northwest, the San Juan Islands. Whether it’s the sanctuary of a luxury retreat amid beautiful undiscovered coves and beaches, or the possibility of seeing the three pods of orca whales and bald eagles, or the buzz of charismatic art galleries, museums and restaurants you’re seeking, the islands offer it all in abundance. Continue reading
The San Juan Islands – The Safest Option for Your Guided Cycling Tour (and here’s why)
If you’re seeking a luxury vacation there’s no need to look any further than the San Juan Islands. This sun kissed island chain spends most of the year reveling in its sunny status and boasts scenic slow paced roads loaded with wildlife; perfect for a fun and safe vacation with your family. Continue reading
A Guide to Glamping In the San Juan Islands
Luxury vacations are the top of everyone’s wish list. Who doesn’t enjoy room service, satin sheets, champagne and caviar for breakfast and all the best that life can afford? If the luxury that is a five star service is beyond your financial reach this year and the best accommodation you can hope for is a tent then never fear. There’s no reason you can’t add some luxurious touches of your own to your vacation. Continue reading
Dangerous Seas of Prehistoric Times
Looking for a luxury vacation this year? How about a near perfect climate, not too hot and not too cold, with a guarantee of dry weather? What else was that on your list; culture, outstanding restaurants, luscious forests and a choice of deserted beaches? Oh, and a spot of sea kayaking?
We have just the solution. One of the most popular destinations for sea kayaking is the San Juan Islands of Washington State. The guided sea kayaking tours through the islands’ glassy waters attract tourists from all over the world. Even the climate of the San Juan Islands reinforces the opulent theme of your vacation blessed as it is with day after day of virtually guaranteed sunshine. Continue reading