... of 7 is traveling to Whidbey Island for 6 nights in Summer 2008. Will we need a car on the island? If yes, is there a way to make a reservation for the ferry or you just get there early? Do car rental agencies allow their cars on the ferry ... more

Yes, car rentals go on the ferries all the time. http://www.visitwhidbey.com/information/how-to-find.html WI is very nice, by itself, with much to see and to do. Great vacation area. You can also dtake the ferry to Port Townsend, see that city, beaches, forts, etc ... more

Yes, car rental agencies do allow their cars on the ferry and you will defintely need a vehicle as our island is the longest (or second longest - depending on the definition) island in the US. Ferry reservations on this route are not available, but the ferry runs quite often as ... more

... years ago. He's always wanted to go back to the island for a vacation. I'm trying to make arrangements for a weeks stay over Memorial Day Weekend. Any suggestions on where to stay? I'm sure my husband has a spot he likes, but I can't ask ... more

... the north-end of Whidbey, which maybe more memorable for your husband. Perhaps you might want to look mid-island (Coupeville, Greenbank, Keystone) and further north. There are several Whidbey sites with vacation rentals - have you tried this one? http://visitwhidbey.com Also try craigslist - seattle, under vacation rentals & whidbey ... more

... have not been to the property so can't comment on it. It is near Coupeville, so centrally located on the island. If your husband was stationed at the NAS, the Coupeville area is about 15 min. from Oak Harbor. Coupeville has a Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony in the ... more

... full bloom with azaleas, rhodies bursting around every corner. Sequim, is most frequently known as being the heart of the "banana belt" and for it's sunny days. Here is good climate info: http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/summary/climsmwa.html What are you looking to do on your vacation ... more

... to do pretty low key vacations...being from ... ... with beach access as our "home front" to explore the area from...so any ideas are welcome and I will check out all you have given me...thanks again! Rumor has it Maine this summer has been like Seattle with our endless ... more

... While central Whidbey does enjoy the rain shadow effect (avg 18"/year), the north end (27") and south end (32") get considerably more. You should have lots of options for lodging. Check out http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/washington/puget-sound/whidbey-island and http://www.whidbeycamanoislands.com ... more