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Travel Wise
San Juan Islands, Washington TravelWise

In this month’s issue of Traveler magazine we unveil a red-white-and-blue version of our October 1999 50 Places of a Lifetime concept with an issue devoted to America’s 50 must-see places. The San Juan Islands made our Paradise Found list. Here, we present the best links on planning every leg of your trip there—online.

Basics

Getting There
San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce
Tips on getting to the islands by car, boat, ferry, or plane

Your Guide to the San Juan Islands
Information on ferrying to and from the island

Determining Time Difference
Convert It
A direct link to the current time in Washington State

Checking Weather Forecasts
Wunderground
The current weather conditions in Washington State—plus, a seven-day outlook

Your Guide to San Juan
A general description of the weather conditions year-round in the islands

Essentials

Where to Eat
San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce
Detailed information on area restaurants and eateries

Your Guide to San Juan Islands
A complete dining guide to the islands that lists the names of local restaurants, the type of fare they serve, and their phone numbers

Where to Stay
The San Juan Web
Information on accommodations available on three of the islands

Your Guide to San Juan Islands
An interactive guide for information on island accommodations

Roche Harbor Marina
Information on the award-winning Roche Harbor Marina

San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce
Information on lodging on the islands, organized by accommodation type

Your Guide to San Juan Islands
Contacts for real estate and rental agencies that serve the islands

How to Get Around
San Juan Transit
Information on a local company that offers year-round taxi service and sightseeing excursions on the islands

Your Guide to San Juan Islands
Tips on getting around the islands by a variety of methods

Things to Do

Attractions
Your Guide to San Juan Islands
Information on various attractions from wildlife-watching venues to performing-arts centers

The Whale Museum
Information on the Whale Museum, which promotes responsible stewardship of whales and their marine ecosystems

Your Guide to the San Juan Islands
Information on marine state parks and fishing spots on the islands

Nightlife and Entertainment Venues
San Juan Islands—Yahoo!
Information on nightlife venues on the San Juan Islands

Cultural Activities
San Juan Islands Web
An online calendar of events that features cultural activities

San Juan Islands—Yahoo!
More information on the islands’ cultural activities

Recreational Activities
San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce
Lists more than a dozen activities ranging from shopping to whale-watching

Your Guide to the San Juan Islands
Lists whale-watching tours and boat-chartering companies that service the islands

Your Guide to the San Juan Islands
Information on island-area kayaking, scuba diving, golfing, and horseback riding

Travel Resources

Map Links
San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce
Links to four detailed maps of the San Juan Islands

Media

Newspapers
The Islands’ Sounder
The online edition of the local daily newspaper The Islands Sounder

San Juan Islander
An online news source that provides daily coverage of news and events happening around the islands

The Journal
The online edition of the daily The Journal

Travel Guides

For More Information
San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce
Information on the Islands’ historical facts, weather, activities, wildlife, accommodations, and more

Your Guide to San Juan Islands
Information on local weather, transportation, activities, dining, accommodations, and more—plus, links to maps


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