When I crave a weekend getaway requiring minimum effort that yields maximum satisfaction, Whidbey Island is high on my list. Whidbey is 35 miles long and the fourth longest island in the country. Here are my criteria for a low maintenance/highly enjoyable weekend: Convenience: A 25 minute drive on I-5 from Seattle to the Mukilteo ferry, [...]
A few months ago, my friend Paige and I were on our way to Old Chaser Farm on Vashon Island when Paige directed us to make a pit stop at The Vashon Island Coffee Roasterie. “We have to get the nuts,” she proclaimed. They didn’t happen to have the nuts that morning so I went [...]
With international accolades from the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal labeling Willows Inn on Lummi Island as the next big restaurant, I feel compelled to share that the Seattle area has more than one island hot spot. Set on the main drag of quaint “time has stopped” Bainbridge island, I feel myself starting to [...]
For a low-key weekend getaway, I always gravitate to the tranquility of the islands. One of my favorite spots is Lopez Island: part of the stunning San Juan chain of islands in Washington. All of the islands have a mellow vibe, but Lopez in particular strikes a nice balance between countryside-mellow and small town activity. Here is how I like [...]
