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A road trip through the Pacific Northwest

By Andrew Morten on Feb 02, 2022 in Attractions, Canada, Going Out, North America, Oregon, Regions, USA, Washington

Take it easy on a beautiful winding road trip through the Pacific Northwest and travel north towards British Columbia. The American and Canadian borders are open to vaccinated travellers. Now is a great time to start planning the trip of a lifetime through this stunning region, abundant with undisturbed nature. The Pacific Northwest is an

10 of the most exciting new luxury hotel openings of 2018

By Paul Johnson on Feb 10, 2018 in Accommodation, Alaska, California, Canada, Colorado, Europe, Featured, Florida, Hotels, Italy, North America, Oregon, Resorts, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe

The luxury travel industry is booming, with surveys suggesting that travellers are keen to explore more and willing to pay a little extra when indulging on their travel experiences. This growing demand is reflected by a number of exciting new luxury hotel openings across the globe. Here are just 10 of the many to look

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

5 of the most memorable steam train journeys around the world

By Craig Burkinshaw on Jul 14, 2017 in Africa, Asia, Colorado, Europe, India, Japan, North America, Oregon, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Zambia

The great puffs of steam, the deep chug of the engine and the screech of the whistle as your train pulls out of the station. The romance of a steam train journey never fades, and it’s the same wherever you go. Here we’ve put together some of the most memorable steam train journeys you can

6 great reasons to visit Oregon

By Sandra Potter on Jul 21, 2016 in Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, North America, Oregon, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

Variety is one word that sums up Oregon. Sights that vary from the Pacific Ocean to Mount Hood, an extinct volcano rising 3426 metres above the Columbia Gorge. Gentle rolling countryside changes into jagged outcrops of rock. Follow one of the Scenic Byways (Oregon has more of these than any other state in the Union)

8 US destinations for active travelers

By Andy Levine on Jan 15, 2014 in Adventure Travel, Attractions, California, Colorado, Going Out, Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, North America, Oregon, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, Utah

When choosing a vacation destination, I tend to look for a place that is alive with activity. Athletes are very focused on fitness, and I am no different. This is why, when I travel, I make sure I’m able to squeeze some much needed exercise into the holiday. These are what I consider to be

Top 10 US cities for families to visit

By Paul Johnson on Aug 07, 2013 in Attractions, California, Family Travel, Florida, Going Out, Illinois, Indiana, New York, North America, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Regions, Speciality Travel, Texas, USA, Washington DC

Ever wondered where to take the family on your next trip to the United States? Assessing various US cities for their family friendliness – and taking into account such things as the quality of the family attractions, weather, etc. – Parents magazine released its 2013 list of the ’10 Best U.S. Cities for Families to

10 amazing US hotel rooftops

By Lesli Peterson on Jun 29, 2013 in Accommodation, Bars, California, Florida, Going Out, Hotels, Massachusetts, New York, North America, Oregon, Regions, Restaurants, USA, Washington DC

The popularity of rooftop lounging continues to grow, and guests are demanding more unique offerings and more luxurious options. Whether you grab a cocktail with a few hundred friends or dine in seclusion with the love of your life, these 10 US hotels offer rooftop experiences for every travel personality. The Press Lounge at Ink48

The top 10 wine destinations to visit in 2013

By Paul Johnson on Jan 14, 2013 in Africa, Australia, Austria, Brazil, California, Europe, Food and Drink, Italy, New York, North America, Oceania, Oregon, Portugal, Regions, South Africa, South America, Spain, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

France is not going to be happy. Remember our ‘5 best wine destinations’ post a few months back? Well, France – often regarded as one of the best wine producers in the world – was excluded from that TripAdvisor list. And now they’ve been snubbed again, this time by Wine Enthusiast, who have declared the

New oceanfront condos to debut at historic Nye Beach, Oregon

By Paul Johnson on Aug 16, 2007 in Accommodation, North America, Oregon, Real Estate, Regions, USA

Discover the beautiful view of historic Nye Beach from Newport’s newest development, Shoreline Ridge, luxurious beach-front condos starting at $449K. Its Grand Opening is scheduled for tomorrow. Each of the development’s spacious two and three bedroom flats offer 180-degree views of the Pacific Ocean, including picturesque Yaquina Head Lighthouse to the north, and range in

Are you overlooking certain US cities?

By Paul Johnson on Apr 19, 2007 in California, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, North America, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Regions, Rhode Island, Texas, USA

Travellers who prefer hidden gems to over-hyped hotspots should apparently start packing their bags for Baltimore, Louisville, and Sacramento. These are three of the most underrated US cities according to Shermans Travel. Their top 10 are: Baltimore – Boasts a revitalized Inner Harbor area, plus the backdrops for such John Waters film classics as Hairspray,

2007 Oregon Truffle Festival

By Paul Johnson on Jan 25, 2007 in Events, Food and Drink, North America, Oregon, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

The second annual Oregon Truffle Festival will commence in Eugene tomorrow and run for three days. The state of Oregon has become renowned for its truffles and this is celebrated by the festival which brings together “harvesters, chefs, growers and gastronomic aficionados”. Among the events there will be a Grand Truffle Dinner, a Truffle Grower’s

Frommer's Top Travel Destinations for 2007

By Paul Johnson on Dec 30, 2006 in Africa, Asia, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, Eastern Europe, Ethiopia, Europe, Japan, Maine, Minnesota, North America, North Carolina, Oregon, Panama, Poland, Regions, Switzerland, USA, Utah, Western Europe

The editors at Frommer’s Travel Guides and Frommers.com have come up with a list of 12 emerging destinations that they recommend we visit in 2007. Making the shortlist of places not to be missed are: Krakow, Poland Tokyo, Japan Minneapolis, Minnesota Panama Asheville, North Carolina Ethiopia Portland, Oregon Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands Okanagan

Kimpton Hotels Winter Special

By Paul Johnson on Nov 21, 2006 in Accommodation, Arizona, California, Canada, Colorado, Hotels, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, North America, Oregon, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Texas, Travel Miscellany, USA, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC

Enjoy 15% off the Best Available Rate from now through to 24th February 2007, with select Kimpton Hotels. Participating hotels are in Alexandria, Boston, Cambridge, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, New York, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Scottsdale, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Vancouver and Washington DC.

Top 10 seafood markets

By Paul Johnson on May 20, 2006 in Alaska, California, Florida, Food and Drink, Maine, Maryland, North America, Oregon, Regions, Texas, Travel Miscellany, USA, Washington, Wisconsin

CNN is running a feature in their travel section on the top 10 seafood markets. I find it hard to believe that they should all be in the United States, so perhaps this would be better named ‘the top 10 US seafood markets’. Many of these markets take orders online nowadays so I’ve

Meier & Frank building to become luxury hotel

By Paul Johnson on Apr 23, 2006 in Accommodation, Hotels, North America, Oregon, Regions, USA

An old department store in Portland, the Meier & Frank building, is to become Oregon’s first Luxury Collection hotel, a brand owned by Starwood that includes The Phoenician in Scottsdale. The lower floors of the newly developed building will be a newly renovated Macy’s store with the hotel’s lobby being on the eighth floor. The

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