Victoria Express

Even summer in the Pacific Northwest can be hot, and when you're hot, the best thing to eat is not ice cream but hot, spicy food. It's true. Four stars in a good Thai, Indian or Mexican restaurant bring sweat to the brow, which is cooling. Think of it as instant, portable, air-conditioning that tastes good.

The San Juan Hot Shop and Flavor Emporium is the place to taste and purchase a great variety of hot sauces, spice rubs, and fiery tasty treats. For owners Eddie and Genie Williams, their work is a labor of love. They bring a seasoned palate and appreciation for foods from all cultures to their shop in Friday Harbor. They enjoy helping spice foodies find the best sauces for dishes, and like nothing better than exposing customers to new flavors. Their shop has a festive air, with music to shop by that will set your toes-a-tapping.

$85.00 Round Trip San Juan Island Day Cruise

Don't wait any longer than you must before visiting Friday Harbor and the San Juan Hot Shop and Flavor Emporium. Victoria Express Passenger Ferry to Friday Harbor runs Fridays to Mondays through September 6, 2010. The trip is an ideal day excursion, and the perfect way to beat the heat. Depart Port Angeles at 8:10 am, pick up passengers in Victoria, and arrive in Friday Harbor by noon. Travelers have a good three hours to poke around this charming island town before boarding the ferry back to Victoria and Port Angeles. Have lunch at one of the many fine Friday Harbor restaurants and browse the eclectic shops in town. Be sure to allow plenty of time for the Hot Shop, and load up on a plethora of tasty and uncommon hot sauces, spice rubs, appetizers and more.

Victoria / Friday Harbor **SideKick** Special - Buy One Get One At Half Price

The San Juan Island Day Cruise is a delightful way to spend a hot summer day. Temperatures are always cooler out on the water, and stunning scenery of the Olympic and Cascade Mountains, Mount Baker and the islands will take your mind off the heat, anyway. Once in Friday Harbor, head to the Hot Shop, and cool off from the inside-out.

Call 360-452-8088  from the United States, 250-361-9144 from Canada, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The holidays are approaching – Thanksgiving is around the corner and in the blink of an eye it’s Christmas and New Year’s. Where does the time go?

Get in the holiday mood with your very own shopping expedition to Victoria from the Olympic Peninsula. Gather together a group of friends and charter a private cruise to Vancouver Island. Why not spend the weekend while you are there? Victoria Express will happily make all of your travel arrangements, including a stay in one of several Victoria hotels. The inner harbor of Victoria hosts a wonderful variety of shopping opportunities and offers plenty of charm to put you into a holiday mood. Treat yourself to a special time while you find something special for someone you love.

Let Victoria Express take care of all your travel needs – you focus on having a good time.

We will take care of all details for your special private charter - Call 360-452-8088 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.