Spice Route Cuisine of India on Vashon Island presents culinary delights from the Punjab region of northwestern India. Enjoy delectable curries combined with sublime spices to tantalise and please the discerning palate. The Punjab are gourmet cooks blending 20 herbs and spices with tandoori clay oven cooking for eating pleasure. Fantastic new dishes on the dinner menu include mango curry with creamy mango masala served with a choice of lamb, chicken or shrimp served with chai, a black spicy tea or Nimbu Pani a homemade Indian lemonade - just gorgeous.READ MORE

Polar Bear Tours with International Wildlife Adventures based in Vashon, Washington, will take you to view the Polar Bears of Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, and tours are available in summer and fall. The polar bears gather at Hudson Bay waiting for the big freeze so they can begin their seal hunt, and your polar bear experience will start in Churchill, Manitoba which is set in the midst of the bears. There are many bear tours to choose from whether you want to stay in a lodge near the bears, or enjoy a Tundra Buggy Adventure, or go on a Polar Bear Photo Safari, the choice and style of tour is yours and the bears are fascinating, majestic creatures, it's a journey you will never forget.READ MORE

The Sea Breeze Farm Winery on Vashon Island makes wines by hand and foot from Washington-grown grapes, with no additives or chemicals - simply superb. Enjoy the cabernet sauvignon blends on offer or the chardonnay, how about some syrah - come taste. Buy your wine, cheese, meat, pates, eggs and so much more from the Sea breeze Farm, or stop for lunch or dinner, it's all divine.READ MORE

The Vashon Bookshop on Vashon Island offers a vast selection of new and used books including enduring classics. There are events and books for the kids as well as a book club. Gift certificates are available and the Vashon Bookshop offers a discount and free shipping for new book orders, and as an added service are happy to order used/rare/out-of-print books for a small fee.READ MORE

The Quartermaster Inn and Restaurant on Vashon Island offers delightful guest lodgings with water views from all rooms, and are just a short ferry boat ride away from Seattle, Tacoma, or the Kitsap Peninsula. The inn has many lodging options from either turn of the century rooms at the inn to a vacation house suitable for families, and two studio suites right on the water. Complimentary WIFI is available and breakfast is included in the room tariff. The restaurant serves sublime lunches and dinners and a Sunday Brunch.READ MORE

The Quartermaster Restaurant at the Quartermaster Inn on Vashon Island offers fantastic meals served with either cocktails, beer or wine. Enjoy salads and soups and old classics like fish and chips, deep fried shrimps or the islands best burgers. The Quartermaster Restaurant serves lunch and dinner and a Sunday brunch, and after a sublime meal go for a long walk on the beach. READ MORE

Silverwood Gallery on Vashon Island is a gallery of fine and functional art with exhibitions changing on a monthly basis. Silverwood Gallery also exclusively represents the oil paintings of Margaret Tylczak and the individually handcrafted gold jewelry of Eric Heffelfinger. Enjoy an atmosphere of friendliness and comfort while you browse the art and sculpture of leading names in the region.READ MORE

Andrew Will Winery on Vashon Island have helped put Washington state on the map as a world-class wine-producing region. Andrew Will Winery produces blends of varieties that also make the most complex and attractive wines. Chris Camarda the winemaker has developed his style of winemaking over the years, and now offers elegant wines with finesse. Join the wine club and enjoy varieties throughout the year sent to you via mail.READ MORE

The Quest for the Spirit Bear is a magical journey to British Columbia, Canada with International Wildlife Adventures based in Vashon, Washington. This is a true adventure to find the elusive white Kermode bears. A healthy population of these spirit bears are found on Princess Royal Island, off the north coast of British Columbia and the other wildlife here includes grizzly bears, wolves, wolverines, black bears, deer and beavers, which present fantastic photo opportunities. On this spirit bear journey you will explore the deep fjords and inlets of the British Columbia temperate rainforest, kayak the rugged shorelines, see humpback whales and so much more. The Quest for the Spirit Bear tour also includes excellent food and professional guides and your group is kept small for a sensational experience.READ MORE

Kingfisher Cabin on Vashon Island is a delightful two bedroomed waterfront retreat with an open, fully equipped kitchen and living room with a cathedral ceiling and skylight. After a long walk on the beach, relax on the deck and enjoy the glorious views over the Quartermaster Harbor. The fully furnished Kingfisher Cabin is perfect for a romantic retreat or family getaway, and a great base being only a short ferry ride away from Seattle, Tacoma or Southworth..READ MORE