35% off (Sale price $109.85, Reg. Price $169.00) :: Hotel at a Glance: Semiahmoo ResortSemiahmoo Resort is almost a town in itself—its home to two eateries, a golf course, and a spa. The main resort is located at the tip of the Semiahmoo Spit, just across the border from Canada and steps from Semiahmoo Marina. The resorts restaurants are a big draw: the waterfront Packers Kitchen and Bar serves seafood, spirits, and water views. Try Great Blue Heron Grill for a fresh burger with views of the golf course. Where youll stay: Guest rooms come with terry-lined bathrobes, plush pillow-top bedding, and Keurig coffeemakers. Wellness: The resort offers a heated pool, sauna, steam room, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, and fitness and yoga classes. Sustainability: The resorts culinary team sources ingredients from small Pacific Northwest farms, artisans, ranchers, and fishermen. Golf: The Semiahmoo Golf Country Club was ranked in Golfweek magazines list of the top 10 Best Courses You Can Play in Washington from 2011 to 2014. Accolade: TripAdvisors Certificate of Excellence for 2018.Blaine, Washington: Small Coastal Town on the US-Canada BorderThe small coastal town of Blaine was first settled as a seaport in the mid-1800s and hasnt changed much since—the harbor is still its big draw. Many travelers like to visit Semiahmoo Spit, home to Semiahmoo Park. Explore the beaches, have a picnic, or hike and bike the scenic trails. Birdwatchers can also get their fix on the tiny spit—its ranked as an Important Bird Area by the Audubon Society for its high numbers of great blue herons, double-crested cormorants, and bald eagles. You might even catch sight of a peregrine falcon.Blaine also shares a stretch of border with Canada. Its the shared home of the US-Canadian Peace Arch, which marks the border between the two countries, as well as Peace Arch Provincial Park on the Canadian side and Peace Arch State Park in Blaine.
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