Truly ready to slow down? Good, because that's the only way to approach your exploration of the islands in Washington State, especially considering that ferry boats are in your imminent future and you are now at their charming mercy! In this itinerary, we'll downshift to "island time." Leaving Seattle far behind, we'll make the easy jaunt over to Whidbey Island, head north to Fidalgo Island, ferry hop our way through the lovely San Juans, and return to Seattle via the mainland, with a recommended side trip up to Bellingham via La Conner and the scenic Chuckanut Drive.