Ok guys; this is one epic trip. Tell her that you want to whisk her away for the weekend and simply tell her what kind of clothes she needs to pack. Get up early Friday morning, go out and grab her favorite coffee, and then go pick her up. Have a small present waiting for her once she gets in the car, which will have a disposable camera and a map of Friday Harbor. Drive down to either the Kenmore or Seattle terminal of Kenmore Air (kenmoreair.com). Throw them your bags and sit back as you two get chartered up to Friday Harbor in style. This trip has fantastic views of Seattle, mountain views and the beautiful San Juan islands all the way there—A great way to go. Seattle traffic? What traffic?!
You will pull up to the beautiful harbor with all of the sailboats docked right in front. There are two great places to stay for this one: The first is (FridayHarborhouse.com)– The Friday Harbor House sits atop a bluff overlooking the scenic harbor. The rooms have a jetted tub for two, and a gas fireplace for that extra romance. There is a bar/restaurant attached for that dinner beforehand. A great option.
Option number two is The Island Inn at (123west.com). This is my favorite spot: Here you can reserve your very own “Penthouse”, with much more room to move around, and they have their own private entries. This fairly more expensive option will give you the feeling of your very own private condo, complete with a full kitchen and furniture to sit atop your rooftop deck and watch the sunset over the harbor. Both options are a block or so from you when you get off the plane, so just walk her to whichever one you have selected.
Once you are checked in, experience all the island has to offer, together. Have her get out that map you gave her earlier, and get to it. If you think this would be a great bike ride together, go talk to Paul at Island Bicycles; it’s a 3 block walk. If you want to get around a little quicker, I would recommend Susie’s Mopeds (susiesmopeds.com). Here you can rent mopeds, scooters, and even little convertible SUV Trackers for your adventure. It’s all about taking the time to see all that is available around you, together. Of course, there are many whale watching excursions available for you two to go out and experience. There are great restaurants, kayak rentals, vineyards, and places to just pull over and document your time together– Plenty of things to keep you two occupied for a couple of days.
Go vacation in your own backyard, and in style. She will love you for this one, again and again.
MEMBERS TIP: WHEN BOOKING THIS FLIGHT, GIVE THEM YOUR ALASKAN AIRLINES MILEAGE NUMBER. THEY ARE AN AFFILIATE AND YOU CAN ACCREW MILES AT THE SAME TIME.