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You don’t have to wait for the new year to start treating yourself. Movement Arts on Camano Island is a yoga and pilates studio and introduced online content and live streaming capabilities this year as a means to keep practicing during the Coronavirus and the Stay at Home Order with the motto, ‘through crises comes transformation!’ In Winthrop, Motive yoga studio has shifted all services online. They stream live yoga classes 7 days a week, have a library of on-demand videos, and downloadable yoga guides to help you keep your yoga practice going in the comfort and safety of your home. Becalm offers gift certificates for massage therapy, acupuncture and therapeutic foot baths in a peaceful setting in the heart of Vashon Island. 

Many of us were forced to postpone a special event in 2020 and you can start fresh next year with a gift card to a beautiful Washington venue. Union Event Co in White Salmon is a bespoke wedding planning and design studio specializing in wedding day management, floral design, and event rentals. If you’re looking for rustic elegance, try Altimeter Cabin in Ashford, a unique, private forest cabin & outdoor event area. Planning an event and not sure where to start? Vashon Events is a nonprofit organization on Vashon-Maury Island that provides information and resources for visitors and islanders on things to do, where to eat, where to stay, and more.

Whether you want to document a special event or just capture this unique time period, Washington has many talented photographers to work with. Portraits by Satya Photography capture the essence of you and the ones you love and sessions are available throughout the San Juan Islands and the Pacific Northwest. Check out HK Photography in Selah for outdoor sessions, indoor sessions, and special events, and be on the lookout for affordable mini sessions each month. Have some fun at Studio 1890 in Leavenworth, dressing up in authentic German or old timey costumes and having your picture taken. 

It’s time to make a plan to chop that quarantine mane. Buy a gift card for Seaport Salon and Day Spa, a local, community-driven, and family-owned serene escape located in Old Town Silverdale. In Walla Walla, Bliss Spa and Salon can take care of your hair and offers facial and body treatments too. Indulge in an edgy cut to start the year off with some excitement at the Giddy Up Salon and Spa in Okanogan. 

Start preparing now to make those New Year’s resolutions a reality, buy a gift card that will encourage you to start off 2021 active and healthy. Olympic Outdoor Center has multiple locations with a large in-store and online gear selection, and offers a complete compliment of paddle sports events, tours, rentals, and instruction. Methow Cycle & Sport is a four season, full-service bike and Nordic ski shop in Winthrop, Washington that is committed to providing high quality service and the best products available. Don’t just be active, stay active. Prime Sports Institute in Bellingham exists to help athletes stay in their prime longer, perform better and have more fun doing it by providing athletic training, coaching, massage, nutrition, physical therapy, and sports psychology.

This year we have all learned the value of selfcare. In Pullman, Rockstar Body Bar is locally owned and offers a full body bar menu for all the things your body wants & needs when it comes to beauty. Try A Touch of Lemon in Stevenson for a wide range of massages, haircuts, styling, and waxes, they even come to you at home! Give the gift of relaxation with a gift certificate to the enchanting boutique Skin Envy Day Spa in Sequim, a place to escape and relax.   

Take a few minutes and check out all the services in your area. Need coworking space for remote work in 2021? Whether you’re escaping the home office, ditching the commute, or looking for a place to meet or teach, you’ll find your perfect solution at Vibe Coworks in Poulsbo. Looking for a fun element to add to your first in person party when things open back up? Call JR Russell Magic now to book for a future event, whether it be a birthday party, library event, fundraiser, office, corporate, or school. Want to add a new skill for the new year? Learn, design, and water marble on silk in just half an hour at Marbley in Coupeville and take home a gorgeous creation of your own making. You are bound to find something perfect for you and help your neighbors and local economy in the process.  

Click here for more gift card ideas for local Washington services. Pick your gift today to Show WA love!  

– Written by Diana Thibado

Purchase a gift card for a favorite Washington activity

Kickstart a fishing trip for yourself or a loved one on Puget Sound or one of Washington’s beautiful rivers by buying a gift card for a guided fishing trip. Whether you’re fishing in Seattle, Westport or anywhere in between, you can expect the highest quality service, boats, and equipment at All Rivers & Saltwater Charters in Snoqualmie. Troutwater Fly Shop in Cle Elum provides guided fly-fishing trips for trout on the Yakima and Methow rivers, as well as steelhead trips on the Klickitat and Grande Ronde rivers. With All Star Seattle Fishing Charters, it’s about you and your day fishing for salmon, having fun, building friendships, and making lifelong memories. 

If you like the idea of getting out on the water and letting someone else do all the work, buy a gift card or plan a laid back, beautiful Washington boat tour. Gig Harbor Gondola offers guests a unique opportunity to glide along the Gig Harbor waterfront in an authentic Venetian gondola. With Deception Pass Boat Tours, take a unique ride on a seated open deck boat and enjoy a 360-degree unobstructed view while passing through the waters of Deception Pass and cruising under the iconic bridge. Hop on a classic sailboat with All Aboard Sailing out of Friday Harbor and learn about whales from the knowledgeable crew. 

For a slightly more active day on the water, find the right kayaking journey for you. With Olympic National Park as your backdrop, the personalized, guided excursions from Adventures Through Kayaking out of Port Angeles will treat you to some of the most outstanding scenery and wildlife that Mother Nature has to offer in a relaxed and intimate atmosphere. Paddle with Crystal Seas Kayaking in Friday Harbor and enjoy spectacular views of evergreen islands and snow-capped mountains while looking for whales, seals, sea lions, and bald eagles. For a loved one who is interested in learning how to kayak, Moondance Kayak in Bellingham welcomes beginners and specializes in small groups to assure attention to individual needs, and to promote low impact interaction with the natural surroundings. 

Escape the quarantine blues by planning an invigorating rafting trip. The family-run Zoller’s Outdoor Odysseys offers several types of whitewater experiences on the White Salmon River- whether you want the highest adventure level, the longest possible river run, or whitewater fun where kids can join in, they’ve got it all. Orion is a full service, professional river outfitter for families, youth, and adults of all ages that offers both challenging to introductory white water and outfitting raft trips on rivers throughout the North Central Cascades. For a truly challenging run, River Drifters takes groups down the beautiful, isolated, and picturesque Wind River, one of the most demanding runs that can be commercially rafted in the northwest. 

Find peace and stunning views hiking all across Washington. On the peninsula, locally operated Olympic Hiking Company provides guided hiking tours, backpacker trailhead shuttles, and customizable private tours throughout Olympic National Park. Martin’s Tours in the Columbia River Gorge can create a hike for all abilities – from a casual walk to a breathtaking waterfall or a cardio work out to a high peak or something in between. With Discover Nature in Lakewood, hike through pristine alpine meadows, spend time observing wildlife, visit waterfalls, learn about the geology, glaciers, indigenous people, and early explorers that make Mount Rainier such a special place in Washington State.

There’s a tour for every type of active traveler in Washington. The Bellevue Zip Tour is located in an amazing old Maple and Douglas Fir forest and offers 7 zip lines as long as 458 feet and as high as 80 feet above the ground. In Friday Harbor, cycle until your heart’s content along verdant country roads that lead to coastal vistas and romantic lighthouses with Terratrek. Offering trail running adventures for all women to challenge themselves, while deepening and strengthening their connections to nature, other women, and new and beautiful places and cultures, Women Who Run The World lives for guiding small groups of women on unforgettable journeys to the Methow Valley. 

We all know that tough-to-buy-for person and luckily Washington offers many unique options. A Customized Tours gift card offers flexibility with tours to the best sites in Seattle, a factory tour at Boeing, Winery + Waterfall experience, the majestic Mt. Rainier, and more. Have fun with pandemic friendly Olympic Peninsula Audio Tour, a combination of history and current stories, with exciting new projects in the works. Buy an EZtimes guided trail ride gift card and give the gift of horseback riding on a beautiful mountain trail, the Nisqually River, or maybe a romantic sunset ride. 

You made it to the end of this article. You made it to the end of 2020. Celebrate with drinks in 2021! Yakima’s Beer Bus, the Little Hopper, invites you to taste and explore craft beers from 4 or 5 taprooms at your own pace – hop on and off along the looped route as you like. Let InquisiTours plan a deluxe, fully escorted tour through delicious Walla Walla wine country. Experience a truly unique wine tour with “Wine With Wings”, a private plane that will offer breathtaking views along with beautiful winery tours. 

Click here for more local Washington tours gift card ideas. Pick your gift today to Show WA love!  

-Diana Thibado

Purchase a a gift card for a favorite Washington attraction

There is no shortage of indoor and outdoor opportunities to be active in Washington. Whether you’re interested in a scenic, mellow float or an adrenaline-filled whitewater adventure, Methow Rafting in Winthrop has you covered. Full of flexibility, gift cards are good for any trip on any day there is an open seat. Work out that 2020 frustration and get exercise in the process by learning how to throw axes at Pacific Axes in Redmond. Don’t worry about the weather and climb any time at The Source Climbing Center in Vancouver, a fully dedicated indoor climbing facility that features 3,900 sq ft of awesome top rope and lead climbing terrain, 1,200 sq ft of bouldering terrain.

For those who need a break from organizing, let one of the many local tour guides and companies plan an unforgettable Washington experience. In Clarkston, the professional guides at Beamers Hells Canyon Tours share the history, adventure, natural beauty, and culture along the snake river of Hell’s Canyon on narrated jet tours and fishing charters. Let the team at The Touring Co create a personalized Walla Walla wine itinerary just for you or your loved one, including wineries tailored to the individual style of wine and experience. See the Olympic Peninsula from the air with Morning Star Balloon Co.  They even have a one-of-a-kind, ADA accessible “seated” hot air balloon for people with mobility challenges, senior “make a wish” flights, or those who just want a very cool adventure. 

Golf is a great socially distanced outdoor activity and Washington offers gorgeous courses all over the state. The Peninsula Golf Course, located north of downtown Long Beach, is a dog-friendly course set on 55 incredible acres with old growth Firs, Sea Pines, and Rhododendrons and offers 9 holes perfect for all skill levels. Palouse Ridge Golf Club in Pullman is a links-style course that challenges the best golfers with its 7,308 yard par 72 public course. Named after one of the Cascade peaks in the near distance, Shuksan Golf Course in Bellingham is a course that varies over 100 feet in elevation and features a water effect that comes into play on 17 holes. 

Help ensure that your favorite museums will be here in the future by giving an educational gift card or museum membership today. In Oak Harbor, the Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum engages young visitors by emphasizing interactive exhibits and a membership is a perfect present for plane obsessed kiddos. Harbor WildWatch is an environmental education nonprofit located in Gig Harbor, with a mission to inspire stewardship for the Puget Sound and greater Salish Sea through more than 600 free, science public programs. Honor the veterans in your life with an individual or family annual membership to the Heritage Flight Museum. Membership includes free admission to the museum and to their spectacular Fly Day events.

We all miss live theater and celebrating the arts in person. Buying a gift card to these beloved cultural centers can make a huge difference to your local community. In Longview, the Columbia Theatre is an architecturally significant 1925 historic venue with a mission to enrich the cultural lives of the people of the Lower Columbia region through the enjoyment of the performing arts, arts education, and related activities. NuVu Showhouse in Metaline Falls shows first-run movies, live music, comedy, and live broadcasts.  Reach out to them today to pick up a gift card or schedule a private showing. Big Britches is a community theater production company based in the Columbia Gorge that strives to produce high quality, entertaining shows that benefit our audiences, artists, and local businesses. Online gift certificates are available and can be easily used to purchase tickets to shows. 

As the stress of 2020 builds, plan a relaxing day in nature to soothe your soul. Stroll nature trails to experience native birds, animals, and plants at the Tacoma Nature Center, a 71-acre nature preserve encompassing Snake Lake and the surrounding wetlands and forest. Located on South Whidbey Island, Earth Sanctuary is a peaceful and magical sculpture garden, nature reserve, and retreat center with two miles of nature trails, three bird-filled ponds, and a variety of powerful sacred spaces. On beautiful San Juan Island,  Pelindaba Lavender is a premier grower of lavender plants, distiller of lavender essential oils, and handcrafter of lavender products. Peacefully stroll the lavender fields or pick up last-minute gifts in the farm store. 

Looking for nature plus animals? Washington has you covered. Take the kids to family-run Leavenworth Reindeer Farm for a hands-on, educational tour guaranteed to provide memories to last a lifetime. Choose your own adventure at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. Ride, drive, or walk your way through the premier wildlife and adventure park of the Pacific Northwest, featuring native Northwest animals of all sizes. At Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, the only combined zoo and aquarium in the Northwest, you’ll see seahorses and sharks, peacocks and penguins, wolves and walrus, all in one place with breathtaking views of Puget Sound.

Click here for more local Washington attractions gift card ideas. Pick your gift today to Show WA love!  

-Diana Thibado

Discover Food & Drink on ShowWALove.com

Show WA love this holiday season by purchasing a gift card for local food and drink or find a delicious to-go destination in your area. 

Purchasing a gift card this season can be a gift to both your loved ones, and to a local business.

Every gift given, can be a gift given twice.

It’s 2020, let’s start with booze. Heritage Distilling Co. in Gig Harbor is among the top premier craft distilleries in the United States, making a variety of whiskeys, vodkas, gins, aquavit, and rums from as many local ingredients as possible. Whidbey Island Distillery is a family-owned business, featuring a Blackberry Liqueur that has been awarded the prestigious Platinum Medal (98 points) by the Beverage Testing Institute and is the single highest rated spirit (of any kind) in North America. A lovely ferry ride away in Friday Harbor, San Juan Island Distillery makes prize-winning apple brandy, Spy Hop gin, and a range of sweet liqueurs and infused brandies.

All over the state, you can find delicious gifts for beer and cider lovers. In Bellingham, Twin Sisters Brewing Company offers award-winning brews along with delicious food in a unique space. A gift card from Finnriver Cidery in Chimacum Pick gives loved ones the pick of over 30 ciders and dessert wines or might provide inspiration for a future visit to the 80-acre organic farm. Give the gift of endless options at Chuck’s Hop Shop in Seattle, where beer lovers can peruse 1,000+ bottled beers and 50 taps. 

Washington State is The New Epicenter of Wine and you can’t go wrong buying a gift card to any of the spectacular wineries in our state. Offering something for every palate, Maryhill Winery in Goldendale produces nearly 40 different wines at affordable prices. Until they’re able to open the doors of their gorgeous Seattle and Walla Walla tasting rooms again, Browne Family Vineyards’ staff will be available to assist via phone or email to answer questions and help with online orders, and they also curbside pickup and home delivery in the Walla Walla and Seattle areas. Founded in 2008 on Bainbridge Island, Amelia Wynn Winery is a small lot winery that produces award-winning Bordeaux, Rhone, Italian, and Spanish varietal wines.

A dining gift card offers the perfect escape for those tired of cooking at home, and in Washington, you can keep it super local. Utilizing local coastal growers, it doesn’t get much more “farm to table” than the fine dinners at The Depot in Seaview. Prohibition Gastropub in Spokane is a community-minded business that makes all their meals fresh to order, and feature as many local and sustainably sourced ingredients as possible. The owners of Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar in Olympia are 2nd generation shellfish farmers and they carry on their parents’ mission of sustainable shellfish farming while creating a space to sell and celebrate the local bounty of the tides. 

Treat yourself to something sweet! Or if you’re feeling generous, treat someone else with a gift card to one of these tasty spots! In Spokane, Hello Sugar is a product of Lilac City and a unique dwelling where people come together through a shared, enjoyable experience; donuts made to order, served fresh and covered in glitter. Try the famous Belgium-inspired Liége waffles at the Syrup Trap in Vancouver. Dawn’s Delectables dessert and sandwich shop in historic downtown Centralia showcases Dawn’s passion for baking and serving up great food. 

Check a few of the options for those who love to combine delicious food and drink with a Washington experience. Give a letterpressed gift certificate to The Pantry in Seattle, where they are offering to-go meals, a wine club, and virtual cooking classes until it’s safe for folks to gather around the table in the community kitchen again. Plan a future day of indoor rock climbing followed by a cold beer and hot pizza at the Riverfront Rock Gym and Café in Wenatchee. Buy a gift card for holiday cocktails or food from Etsi Bravo in Pullman and dream of dancing in a room full of people again. 

To end this exhausting year, buy a gift card fueled by caffeine. Blue Star Coffee Roasters in Twisp is a wholesale provider of world-class, hand-roasted coffee to the Methow Valley and beyond. In Long Beach, the family-owned Beach House Teas exclusively blends small-batch, artisan loose leaf teas while being mindful of where they source ingredients, and taking advantage whenever possible of local or seasonal ingredients. Indaba Coffee in Spokane is a social benefit coffee company that provides supportive employment to the marginalized population, internships to at-risk youth, and a meal for every bag sold. 

Imagining a day where you can leave the house with your kids again, plan ahead with a gift card to one of these family-friendly restaurants. In Pullman, Paradise Creek Brewery welcomes kids and offers tasty beers for the adults. Family run and family-friendly, Oak Table in Sequim makes food from scratch with the freshest ingredients in an enchanting location. At La Fiamma in Bellingham kids can witness the display of a pizza’s progression through the kitchen while adults can relax in our heated outdoor dining area and catch an amazing sunset over the San Juan Islands. 

Click here for more local Washington food and drink gift card ideas. Pick your gift today to Show WA love!  

-Diana Thibado

Support Local Businesses this Holiday Season on showWAlove.com

Show WA love this holiday season by purchasing a retail gift certificate to encourage friends to pick their own present or plan a future experience with loved ones. 

Purchasing a gift certificate this season can be a gift to both your loved ones, and to a local business.

Every gift given, can be a gift given twice.

As we head into the holiday season, looking for ways to help our friends and neighbors, you have a chance to Show WA Love by purchasing gift certificates from local businesses. For every special person in your life there is a Washington business offering the perfect present. Find fun ideas below and remember that every gift was given, can be a gift given twice – to both your loved ones and to a local business. 

So many of us are stuck working from home, looking at the same thing day after day. Give the gift of a home refresh! Reclamation Candle Company in La Conner sells “art in glass”, featuring the Reclamation Candle brand, where they reclaim both antique and current glass to become the vessel for the candle wax. A short ferry ride away on Vashon Island, The Shotridge Collection is 18 product lines consisting of native art prints, art cards, jewelry, home decor items, and more featuring the original designs of Tlingit Master Artist Israel Shotridge. The Gilded Lily in Wenatchee offers not only home furnishings, but also specialty gifts, gourmet foods, baby gifts, jewelry, and accessories. 

Shop a local independent bookstore for the book lover in your life. Celebrating almost 50 years on the Olympic Peninsula, Odyssey Bookshop in Port Angeles sells new and used books, greeting cards, eclectic gifts, extensive children’s book selection, and toys for all ages. Providing “Literary Arts in Our Neck of the Woods”, North Bank Books in Stevenson specializes in local interest, the natural world, and all things literary. Third Place Books in Seattle not only offers a wide selection of new and used books, but also a fun, comfortable, and safe place to browse, linger, lounge, relax, read, eat, laugh, play, talk, listen, and just watch the world go by. Wouldn’t we all love to do that again in the future?

Clothing is always a go-to gift, but it’s hard to know the right size and style. Purchase a gift card from one of Washington’s many clothing stores and guarantee no returns this holiday season. For those who need help with their closet, go to Claim Clothing in Ellensburg. They make it their mission to style in the latest trends or help add wardrobe staple items. In Port Townsend, Mad Hatter & Company has an eclectic collection of locally made, quality felt hats, handmade hats, and a variety of handmade jewelry & other fantastical accessories. Eco-friendly enthusiasts will love Intertwined Designs in Winthrop, they strive to produce high quality, durable clothing for men and women that is handcrafted in an economically and environmentally sustainable manner. 

Do you know someone who spends all day wishing they were in the garden? Buy them a future trip to the full-service garden center at Bayview Farm & Garden on Whidbey Island, where they provide the highest quality in plants, related gardening supplies, horticultural expertise, wild bird products, gift, and home goods, along with sound advice on any garden solutions. Flower World in Snohomish grows 90% of all the plant materials they offer and provides the freshest quality plants directly from local growers. Set on ten acres in Monroe, Washington, Falling Water Gardens is home to gorgeous display gardens and water features, and also hosts weddings, glamping, and other events.

One day soon we will be able to roam the halls of museums and share knowledge and history with each other again. Plan ahead and get gift cards now so those special institutions will be there when that time comes. Housed in a glorious Beaux-Arts mansion on 5,300 acres high above the Columbia River, Maryhill Museum of Art is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most enchanting cultural destinations. The Whale Museum, located in Friday Harbor, promotes stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education and research. At Fort Walla Walla Museum more than 50,000 artifacts and photographs, as well as a Living History series and other events and programs, tell the story of the many people who have inhabited the Walla Walla Valley.

Many people have discovered a love of arts and crafts this year, find a local gift card to help encourage new skills! Cedar Creek Alpacas Boutique & Fiber Studio is located in the Columbia River Gorge in Cook. Along with 35 alpacas, they offer farm tours and fiber arts demonstrations. For hands-on painting and pottery fun, check out Black Dog Pottery in Centralia. Leavenworth Quilt Company strives to provide their community and visitors with a broad selection of high-quality fabrics, patterns, kits, books, and notions and a space where quilters can enjoy leisurely shopping, friendly conversation, customized assistance, and creative inspiration.

If you have stuck with us through all of these ideas but didn’t see anything right for the folks in your life, don’t worry! A Spokane Valley Mall gift card lets your friends, colleagues, and loved ones shop where and how they want, with over 100 specialty stores to choose from. Moss in Port Angeles loves outfitting the PNW lifestyle, showcasing local & handmade goods, & sharing their love for Olympic Peninsula adventures. Whether you’re an outdoorsman or an urbanite, find something for everyone at Bellis Fair in Bellingham.  

Click here for more Washington retail gift certificate ideas. Pick your gift today to Show WA love!  

-Diana Thibado

Lodging

As we head into the holiday season, looking for ways to help our friends and neighbors, you have a chance to Show WA Love by purchasing gift certificates from local businesses on showWAlove.com. Right now we’re all spending more time in our homes, dreaming of vacations with friends and family. Find vacation gift ideas below and remember that every gift given can be a gift given twice. 

2020 will serve as a year we all learned the true value of self-care. For the teacher in your life who has poured their heart and soul into this difficult school year or the stressed-out parent trying to do it all, consider a spa gift certificate from one of Washington’s many resorts and spas. Sun Mountain Lodge in Winthrop offers an enticing array of body and skincare treatments to restore natural balance. Once relaxed, guests can also enjoy horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, cross-country skiing, sleigh rides, ice skating, fine dining, and the wine cellar. Conveniently located near SeaTac airport, the Spa at Cedarbrook Lodge is there to reinvigorate senses, rejuvenate the body and mind, and recharge the soul. A perfect gift for the person in your life who needs a break. For the ultimate wellness retreat for body, mind, and spirit, The Spa at Semiahmoo provides everything needed for some well-deserved restorative time. For a little more active relaxation, Semiahmoo also offers an award-winning golf course and a recreation facility complete with a pool and fitness center. 

For those longing for an escape from the city, give a gift of the peace and tranquility of farm life. The not-for-profit, organic, women-led, LGBTQ+ owned and managed, community-driven OrcaSong farm is a delightful ferry ride away on Orcas Island. While you’re picking up the gift certificate for a future farm stay, you can also snag beautiful, island made holiday gifts. For farm life plus a little extra for the pop culture enthusiast in your life, head to Forks and The Miller Tree Inn. Known to Twilight fans as the “Cullen House”, the Miller Tree Inn is surrounded not only by family farmland but also just west of the splendor of Olympic National Park.  

Bed and breakfasts provide the extra comfort and service that make a trip truly special. Overlooking the Puget Sound on beautiful Whidbey Island, Comforts of Whidbey is a family-run winery, bed & breakfast, and farm and offers a unique stay for the wine lover in your life. The rooms are located on the top floor above the winery and tasting room and each has a view of the Puget Sound or the rolling pasture and vineyards. Find peace with a river soundtrack at The Roaring River Bed and Breakfast. Located on the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River, it has a spectacular view of the river, mountains, forest, all with the constant and mesmerizing sound of the river in the background. Perhaps you’re looking for a romantic gift for someone you love, plan a trip to Domaine Madeline on the Olympic Peninsula. With a focus on nature-inspired contemporary styling, comfortable luxury, tranquil natural gardens, and the ultimate in fresh sustainable cuisine, this historic b&b offers a dramatic romantic getaway on a bluff overlooking the sea. 

Sometimes the best way to escape the exhaustion of everyday life is to spend time near the water, taking in the views, fishing, or participating in water sports. Located on Long Beach Peninsula, the Adrift Hotel + Spa overlooks the Pacific Ocean and includes several unique features such as Pickled Fish Restaurant, 100% pet-friendly rooms, complimentary bicycles, a library, game room, fire pit, and in-room dining. MarDon Resort is a popular lakefront resort on the Potholes Reservoir in Central Washington featuring a variety of lodging experiences with awesome lake views. This lake is perfect for all water sports, fishing and just taking in the sun. The combination of stunning Mt Rainier and pristine Mineral Lake views makes the cozy Mineral Lake Lodge a unique and lovely stay.  Surrounded by wildlife, this private waterfront offers one of the best fishing lakes in the state. 

Lodging gift certificates are presents for the whole family, and Washington has many family-friendly cabin options to choose from. Up North, Mt Baker Getaways has 3 different cabin sizes to accommodate large and small families. Each one offers privacy and unparalleled access to the wonderous nature of Mt Baker. Located in Ashford, Washington, just six miles from the main entrance to Mt. Rainier National Park, BaseCamp Cottages offer cozy and private cottages. Whether you are climbing Mt. Rainier, seeking rest & relaxation, a romantic retreat, a family vacation, or simply here to enjoy the splendor of the great Northwest, BaseCamp Cottages are the perfect relaxing and rejuvenating getaway. Nestled within the jaw-dropping Columbia River Gorge, The Society Hotel Bingen offers a refined off-the-beaten-trail experience for travelers and getaway-seekers alike. In addition to traditional rooms, the spacious cabins are for travelers, families, and professionals who want more space, more views, and the privacy of your own bath.

Washington offers gorgeous stays for history buffs and architecture lovers alike. Located in downtown Spokane, The Historic Davenport Hotel is a landmark in itself, with soaring architecture and a rich history that dates back to 1914. Gift cards may be redeemed for overnight hotel stays, shopping, dining, and spa and salon services. Constructed in 1911 as the Masonic Temple by the Yakima Freemasons, the Hotel Maison represents the history and character of Yakima. A stay at the Hotel Maison is one immersed in the rich history of the Yakima Valley with luxuries around every corner for our guests to enjoy.

Click here for more Washington lodging gift certificate ideas. Plan your trip or gift today to Show WA love!  

Buy Now, Play Later

We created this website to be a way to help your favorite places that might be confronting real challenges right now. You can help support them by considering getting a gift certificate, and using it later down the road.

This way you can help keep some cash flowing for those places that are temporarily having to reduce their hours or shut their doors for a few weeks, and keep them going through this time.

If you have kids, this is a great time to recruit them and make some ‘mood boards’ and put those gift certificates on the board along with pictures of the places that you’re planning on going to in the future. The kids can help suggest their favorite spots – in fact, if they are old enough, you can recruit them to help make budgets for entertainment spending and let them “buy” one gift certificate a week after they’ve finished their chores or homework. It’s a way to both reward them, but also to show them the value of giving back and supporting your local community.

So take a minute, find your favorite place, and buy now, play later!

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