Many visitors to Whidbey and Camano Islands are looking for a solo break to renew their spirits. Here you'll find a refuge from hectic urban life. Writers and executives come and stay during private working retreats to avoid the interruptions from their own locale. Need to recover from the holidays or just contemplate the meaning of life? Enjoy a solo getaway for the inspiration to re-energize. Walking, running and biking are favorite pastimes of solo travelers who enjoy the relatively level terrain. Many others travel to enjoy the peace and quiet that inspires one to finish writing or just reading a novel. Athletes will enjoy the natural surroundings and the mild climate to prepare their minds and bodies for upcoming events.