"A waterfront resort on Orcas Island that offers an elevated camping experience with safari-style tents and organized whale-watching opportunities, appealing to travelers who want easy access to island scenery and marine life without traditional tent camping comforts." - Elaine Glusac Elaine Glusac Elaine Glusac is a writer and travel columnist for The New York Times. She has reported on travel for nearly three decades and has previously been honored as "Travel Writer of the Year" by the Society of American Travel Writers. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines