Though I love being a part of the exciting happenings each week at iMedExchange, it was a little hard to return this Monday, because I cut out early on Friday afternoon to take the ferry over to Whidbey Island, WA to stay at one of my favorite places with my husband: The Inn at Langley.

We left our two, beautiful girls, ages 7 and 13, in the care of their grandparents and arrived at the Inn shortly after 4pm. We took advantage of the big Jacuzzi tub that overlooks the water, bundled up on our waterfront deck, and watched the birds and clouds float by. We enjoyed our dinner in front of the fire and watched the full moon reflect all its brightness. We had the best night’s sleep in a very long time.

The next morning we read the paper over the complimentary and delicious breakfast at the Inn and then spent an hour getting massages with Kara at the Inn’s Spa Essencia.

We took a leisurely drive out to South Whidbey State Park to enjoy the nature of the island. From there, our craving for local Penn Cove mussels drove us to Toby’s Tavern in Coupeville where we ate every one of our 2lb bowl. The mussels were so good we went back the next day for another pound and ended up sharing a table with a great couple who shared my husband’s love for photography.

We love the island and all its offerings. If you have the chance, I highly recommend a visit. And, if you have a favorite place to visit, I hope you will tell your colleagues about it in the Forums under Travel.