There’s nothing better than checking into a nice hotel overlooking the water. The fact that it’s a Joie de Vivre hotel located in San Francisco, makes this stay even more special. Hotel Vitale is an urban retreat next to San Francisco’s Embarcadero waterfront. Offering Bay Bridge views and a four-minute walk to the Ferry Building, […]
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Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara As I stepped into the lobby of Bacara Resort & Spa, I noticed that I was seeing a lot of blondes. Only these golden, long-haired beauties were the four-legged type. That’s right, these two Golden Retrievers and the short haired yellow Labrador Retriever were feeling right at home by the reception
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We all know that Portland, Oregon has got it going on. From the food and craft beer scene to the hipster neighborhoods and fantastic outdoor opportunities, PDX is well loved by many. But do you know the historic side of Portland? Mark Spencer Hotel is the oldest operating hotel in Portland, Oregon. It’s also an
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Water and recreational activities are key features that abound in the Mt. Hood and Greater Portland areas of Oregon. I was delighted to learn of a hotel located on the water during my visit to Lake Oswego. Lakeshore Inn is Lake Oswego’s only lakefront hotel and is situated near downtown, shopping, parks, two colleges and
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I was entering foreign territory when I drove over the bridge from Albany to Corvallis, Oregon. Physically, I was crossing the river, but as a University of Oregon alum, I was acutely aware that I was entering Beaver country, otherwise known as Oregon State University or OSU for short. Times have changed since I went
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Like a fine wine, Valley River Inn is aging gracefully. I fondly recall celebrating my graduation from the University of Oregon at the Inn’s restaurant Sweetwaters on the River back in the 1980’s. Afterall, this was the restaurant you dined at with your parents when they were paying for dinner during a visit to Eugene.
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