Passport to Pleasure: Onshore at Orcas (Part 2)

After a fun first day on Orcas Island, you’ll find that waking up on the island brings a further sense of relaxation. And a desire for exploration, at whatever pace you’d like. Enjoy a slow, well-deserved morning with your loved one, lingering over breakfast at Otters Pond Bed and Breakfast, where you stayed for your first overnight. You might be sad to check out of such a restful place, but there’s still a lot to do and see. And eat. Passport to Pleasure—a hedonistic quest for good food and good times—continues with more food finds and romantic discoveries on Orcas Island.

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The Castles of Washington State: Manresa Castle & Hoquiam Castle

One of our all-time favorite getaways from Seattle, Port Townsend, boasts the Manresa Castle. They’re currently running a $99-per-night special on a courtyard room (Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday only), which includes (for a couple) a cocktail or glass of wine, hors d’oeuvres plate, and continental breakfast. Also, free WiFi.

Built by a Prussian immigrant, this castle knows what being a castle is all about.

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