The entire Fraîche workforce escaped to lovely Vancouver Island for some a lot wanted relaxation and rest. To say we discovered our zen can be an understatement! We spent a blissful few days nestled within the forest and proper on the sting of the ocean at Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa. Listed here are all the small print from our memorable go to!
I’ve dreamt of occurring a visit with workforce for the previous couple of years, and a quiet and peaceable retreat within the attractive Comox Valley appeared like the proper spot. My mission was to have us join, calm down and get impressed. The expertise greater than exceeded all my hopes and goals! We even had Flytographer seize some moments collectively proven right here (use code FRAICHE50 for $50 your shoot).
The place is Kingfisher Resort
This resort is situated on Vancouver Island in Royston, a seaside neighborhood within the Comox Valley. It’s a quick drive from the Comox airport (we flew in from Vancouver) and with solely a 35 minute flight time, getting there was good and easy. You would take a ferry as a substitute and drive up from Nanaimo, which might be a stunning drive!
See resort location particulars here.
What to do at Kingfisher Resort
I’ve two phrases: PAMPER YOURSELF! Kingfisher has a luxurious spa, world class eating choices, epic views of the ocean, a surprising courtyard oasis, pool, and delightful rooms.
I requested all the women what their favorite components had been from this journey, and with out hesitation I used to be hit with phrases like: the spa, meals, employees, views, courtyard backyard! Listed here are some highlights from our journey to Kingfisher Resort.
The Pacific Mist Spa
The spa was VERY extremely beneficial by anybody I had talked to who had visited this resort. Let me let you know, they had been all proper. There’s a pool, sauna, steam cave and E-P-I-C hydropath. We moved by means of sandstone sculpted caves, swimming pools, and a sauna for the final word hydrotherapy rest. It was such a singular expertise, I immediately knew I wished to return again once more with my hubby! This can be a good spot for a ladies weekend, {couples} getaway and all the pieces in between.
Ocean 7 Restaurant & AQUA Bistro & Wine Bar
As foodies, we had been so excited to eat our means by means of the resort (actually). Chef Richard Benson and his employees are wonderful! The meals was so contemporary, flavourful and provoking.
Highlights embrace:
- The avocado toast: a scrumptious piece of artwork.
- Any and all home cocktails from the Aqua bar (laborious to choose a favorite however the ‘Smoke and Mirrors’ is up there.
- The Ocean 7 seafood tower, as a result of if you happen to can’t go to the Island and never bask in contemporary seafood!
- The Polenta Fries AND the Truffle Fries (get each, simply do it).
- A in depth wine record together with our Okanagan fave’s!
- Their Korean Hen Bowl was an enormous Fraîche favorite…all of us tried to recreate it at residence!
Sorry for making you drool…however you’ll be able to take a more in-depth have a look at the culinary expertise here.
Lodging
Clearly, one of many extra vital components of any resort keep is your room! We had stayed in Penthouse Suite (2 folks) and two Oceanview Courtyard Rooms (2 folks per room). The place do I begin….the Penthouse (not too long ago renovated) was merely beautiful. We actually loved the non-public balcony with unobstructed views of the Georgia Strait (pairs nicely with a comfy gown and glass of champagne), the totally outfitted kitchenette, and a eating desk plus lounge house, making it HQ for your entire workforce throughout our keep.
See all lodging choices here.
Courtyard and Outside House
I’m a sucker for cozying up by a fireplace, so after I noticed the various firetables nestled thorughout the Serenity Gardens I used to be in heaven. Every evening we obtained into our comfortable garments, grabbed a glass of wine and sat across the hearth. Is there something extra quintessential West Coast than this?!
Our expertise with the Kingfisher employees actually made the journey particular! From the pre-trip planning, to employees within the spa, restaurant and across the grounds, we felt very warmly welcomed. It was a tough place to go away, the final word signal of a trip nicely spent.
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To see extra of Kingfisher Resort, try their video here.
Thanks to Kingfisher Resort for internet hosting our keep!
