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Resort to luxury at Vancouver Island's spas
Whether you are enjoying the calm waters at the beach or spa, Vancouver Island's central east coast resorts offer a variety of decadent amenities

Vancouver Island's sheltered central east coast beckons visitors with family-friendly beaches, sublime ocean vistas and luxurious spa experiences.

BC Ferries Vacations makes it easy to get there by offering complete vacation packages to Parksville and the surrounding area that include your ferry travel, accommodations, and activities.

The Qualicum Beach and Parksville area has been called the jewel of Vancouver Island and, according to Better Homes and Gardens magazine, is Canada's best family-friendly beach destination.

Cruise across the Strait of Georgia on a scenic ferry sailing to Nanaimo and then head north along the old Island Highway for some fantastic ocean views along the way. If you are planning a trip to the Parksville or Courtenay/Comox areas, here are some tips for making the most of your trip:

Get a great deal on your trip by booking with BC Ferries Vacations. Enjoy a one hour 40 minute BC Ferries trip, then pamper yourself with a two-night stay at Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa or Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort, plus the return ferry, and experience what makes these properties unique with admission to the Pacific Mist Hydropath or the Grotto Mineral Pool.

At Parksville's Tigh-Na-Mara, the sandy beach is endless. The seashells are countless. It's the perfect place to reconnect with your partner, a fantasy getaway for the kids. Parksville is the seaside community of your dreams. Found mid-way up Vancouver Island's east coast, this beachcomber's paradise is closer than you think.

Tigh-Na-Mara's seaside location makes it the ultimate family destination. The resort also offers one of the most extensive children's recreation programs on Vancouver Island. For the adults, there's the sumptuous spa. Be sure to set aside time for the many other things Parksville as well as neighbouring communities Qualicum Beach and Coombs have to offer, such as Morningstar Farm, home to Little Qualicum Cheeseworks and MooBerry Winery.

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TIGH FINA FIMARA RESORT VACATION DETAILS:

Day 1: In the morning, you will make your way north towards the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal and board a BC Ferries vessel for a scenic sailing that takes you through fjord-like waters past mountains blanketed with virgin forests and glaciated peaks. On arrival at the Departure Bay Terminal, you'll continue your journey north to Parksville, where you can spend the rest of the day enjoying the array of amenities the resort has to offer including a playground for the little ones, and long beach walks. Tigh-Na-Mara offers seasonal activities for kids of all ages sure to thrill the whole family.

Day 2: Today, you can relax and explore the beaches, or take a visit to some of the entertaining attractions in the area including Milner Gardens, Horne Lake Caves, The World Parrot Refuge, mini-golf and Morningstar Farm.

Day 3: Allow plenty of time for your return journey to Vancouver so you can stop en route at the many attractions in the surrounding communities. Then from Nanaimo, take a BC Ferries ride back to Horseshoe Bay.

At Kingfisher Resort just south of Courtenay/Comox, warm hospitality awaits. Nestled snugly in an old-growth forest on the eastern shore of Vancouver Island, the Kingfisher offers the best in West Coast hospitality. Enjoy the comforts of one of the 64 Beachfront Suites or Ocean View Rooms. Stroll the lovely gardens and beachfront or watch the spectacular abundance of wildlife from your private balcony or patio.

The resort's world-class spa is situated on the ocean's edge, with 22 restful and relaxing treatment rooms. Service providers and attendants are courteous, warm and professional. The Pacific Mist Hydropath ®, a spa experience like no other, awaits your visit. The spa therapies focus on the rich ingredients of the sea and are interpreted to reflect the unique West Coast environment.

Rooms are cosy and comfortably appointed and the dining room, with stunning views over Gartley Bay, offers outstanding West Coast cuisine and service.

Casual and elegant, the Kingfisher Resort allows you to simply be yourself. All guests enjoy complimentary full use of the spa amenities, including a heated outdoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna, West Coast steam cave and fully appointed fitness room.

The Kingfisher Resort is an adult-oriented spa resort, and aims to preserve the peaceful and tranquil environment that suits its picturesque location.

KINGFISHER RESORT VACATION DETAILS:

Day 1: Your BC Ferries trip departs from Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal and lands at the Departure Bay Terminal. From there you'll make your way almost 100 kilometres north to the Kingfisher Resort, with plenty of opportunities to sample the beachfront shops, amusements and cafes of the Parksville/Qualicum Beach area. Arrival at the Kingfisher Resort allows you to relax and enjoy the host of spa treatments available, as well as to take in the magnificent setting.

Day 2: Breakfast in the beautiful dining room can be followed with a short trip north to the funky shops of Courtenay, the quaint harbour at Comox or even a visit to the burgeoning ski area of Mount Washington. Day 3: A leisurely drive south to Nanaimo provides the chance to visit any of the attractions missed on your trip up to the Kingfisher Resort, and then a BC Ferries voyage will take you back to Horseshoe Bay.

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For most, a spa visit is incomplete without a soothing massage