MARY'S PICKS

ADVENTURE TRAVEL EXPERT

Discover the best of the best! None of these special destinations, spa or cuisine signatures, or incredible guides knows in advance that it's being selected as one of Mary's Picks. Decades of international adventure travel allow me to share some of my very favorites with you.

Inns & Ranches (also see Mary's Picks for Resorts, Spas, Restaurants & Guides)


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Clam Beach cottage

Romantic and idyllic, Clam Beach cottage is an isolated hideaway. Thoughtfully decorated with antiques and island treasures, the master queen-size bedroom offers ocean views. The bathroom's glass shower and Aveeda products has a handy warming towel bar. The cottage additionally offers a living room and dining area, full-size kitchen, inside sun roofed balcony with two additional beds, and outside deck with a hot tub and chaise lounges. A wood burning stove provides heat, ocean breezes flow through French doors and open leaded windows

2331 North End Road Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada, V8K 1A6
1-250-537-5456, 1-866-537-5456
info@clambeachcottage.com
http://www.clambeachcottage.com/

Lavender Inn

Gardens of lavender surround the newest of the Four Sisters Inn. Recently opened in Napa Valley, there are eight guest rooms in the main house and six guests rooms in three cottages. The French-style country inn includes a full gourmet breakfast and wine, hors d'oeuvres or tea served in the afternoon.

2020 Webber Avenue, Yountville, CA 94599
(707) 944-1388, (800) 522-4140
info@foursisters.com
http://www.foursisters.com/

The Harbor House Inn

The Harbor House Inn, built in 1916, sits on steep cliff overlooking spectacular rock formations along the Mendocino coastline of Northern California. Ten renovated guestrooms and four cottages include fireplaces and ocean views. Manicured gardens have a pathway leading to the private beach. The gourmet cuisine of Chef Paul Ciardiello features a four-course prix-fixe menu.

5600 S Highway 1, Elk, California 95432
(800) 720-7474
harborhs@mcn.org
http://www.theharborhouseinn.com/

West Coast Wilderness Lodge

Perched on a hill overlooking scenic Jervis Inlet, the West Coast Wilderness Lodge is located at the northern tip of the Sunshine Coast, a 40-minute ferry ride from Vancouver, British Columbia. Comfortable cabins, excellent cuisine, and plenty of guide activities make this a great family destination.
604-883-3667, 1-877-988-3838
wilderness@wcwl.com
http://www.wcwl.com/

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