CarRentals.com has named Bellingham, WA the number 2 "bleisure" travel destination in America. Bleisure is a combination of "business" and "leisure." Travelers to business meetings in Seattle are encouraged to rent a car and make the scenic drive to Bellingham for a few extra days of leisure time. Writer Chris Killen says: “Bellingham is beautiful. It’s lovely. It’s only 90 miles from Bellingham and a great place to visit anytime you’re in the Pacific Northwest.”