Poet's Cove on South Pender Island, BC

What a Great Resort in the Canadian Gulf Islands just north of the San Juan Islands! Ellie and I along with two of our closest friends, Rich and Ruth Marchese from Vero Beach, Florida, chartered a float plane from downtown Vancouver and spent two nights at Poet's Cove. Our original plan was to boat to Poet's Cove but the weather was just too "iffy". You can always count on July & August and usually September, but this week looked like possible 25 to 30 knot winds on the Strait of Georgia and that's not for me. So, we left the boat home. Once we arrived, the weather was all sun and fun!

This resort seems to have everything! A marina setting, boats coming and going, 4 star restaurant, complete spa, swimming pools, gym, eagles in the trees, walking trails, and a manager, Peter, who aims to please. Besides driving us around the island, Peter stopped at a number of interesting island artist galleries and, at the Morning Bay Winery for tasting some hardy reds. He also, at Ruth's request, stopped at the "Button Lady" studio where you will find thousands of ceramic buttons designed and made, of course, by the Button Lady! Peter's staff was the best! Helpful and knowledgeable.

Whether you live locally or thousands of miles away, visiting the Great Pacific Northwest and places like Poet's Cove should satisfy that desire to get away, relax in the pools, hot tubs and spa, eat great food and drink good wines....We did and it was the best! Go to www.poetscove.com to review the resort and book a trip. You won't be disappointed.... Best regards, Joe & Ellie