Scenically situated between Portland and the Oregon Coast, the Tualatin Valley connects an urban experience to a more pastoral one. Just a few minutes’ drive from downtown Portland, you can escape to the gateway of Oregon wine country as the Tualatin Valley is a part of the northern Willamette Valley, as well. The area is […]
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Considering a trip to Paris, France, but not interested in the long flight from California? Or perhaps you’re headed to Silicon Valley for a staycation in Los Altos? Enchante Hotel, situated in the heart of downtown Los Altos, offers sophisticated Parisian flair without the long haul flight hassles. Upon entrance to the 19 room boutique
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I may not be a tech-savvy millennial, but I understand the Aloft Hotel appeal. Millennials spend slightly less on travel than my baby-boomer generation, but I think we are in agreement that both age groups appreciate customized experiences, combined with digital convenience. I like free Wi-Fi as much as the 18 to 34-year-olds, and I’m
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This is a guest post by Susan Guillory of The Unexplorer. Living in San Diego, I’m accustomed to vegan organic food, people of every ethnicity and orientation, and hipster craft beer. But just an hour to the northeast of America’s finest city, I step back 100 or more years to the historic town of Julian, California.
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Driving up the Southern Oregon coast from California, we were met with awe-inspiring views. I posted a lot of pictures of our trip on my Instagram account and many of the comments were about the natural beauty of this rugged Oregon coastline. Some people think of the Oregon coast as wet and wild, which is
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If you like being worlds apart, yet in the center of everything, consider a stay at El Prado Hotel in downtown Palo Alto. My husband and I were enjoying a staycation on the other side of the San Francisco Bay and decided to keep the happy vibe going. Why not enjoy another sunny day in
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