At Ireland’s Park Hotel Kenmare, I'm floating on the edge of an infinity pool at the Sámas Spa, letting the jets and warm water sooth my muscles. Moments before, I was sitting in the aroma sauna,...
Lara Dunning
Lara Dunning lives on an island in the Pacific Northwest and freelances for a variety of travel magazines. Her work can be found at Experience Anacortes, Bainbridge Island Magazine, Northwest Travel & Life Magazine, RealFoodTraveler.com, WaggonerGuide.com and Whidbey Camano Islands. She also owns the travel site Small Town Washington & Beyond (http://smalltownwashington.com/), where she shares her passion for small town travel. Lara has an MFA in Creative Writing from the Northwest Institute of Literary Arts, writes young adult novels, nonfiction essays, and likes to hike with Hazel, her Australian Cattle Dog.
Five Wow History Moments in Kinston, North Carolina
Wander the history spots sure to wow in Kinston, NC. Here are five must-see historical moments on your Kinston adventure. Set along the banks of the Neuse River, Kinston, North Carolina is one of...
Butler Arms Hotel: Bay Views and Luxury in Waterville, Ireland
On my recent travels to Ireland, I had the pleasure of being hosted by the Butler Arms Hotel. It's located in the small resort village of Waterville, which rests on Ireland's rugged Wild Atlantic...
Five Wow Reasons Why You Must Visit Eugene, Oregon
Set beside the scenic Willamette River, Eugene Oregon is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, art and museum lovers, sports fans, and foodies. While staying at The Oval Door Bed and Breakfast I...
Flegra Palace Hotel Greece: Luxury Near the Sea
Kassandra is the first finger in Halkidiki, Greece. Known for its crystal clear beaches and small beach towns, it is the closest of three peninsulas to the city of Thessaloniki. In mythology, it is...
Pension Irini in Ouranoupolis Greece: Mount Athos Experience
The "heavenly city" of Ouranoupolis, Greece is known for being the gateway to the monastic community of Mount Athos. Nestled against the blue waters of the Aegean Sea, its picturesque setting...
Warm Springs Inn & Winery: Elegance Along the River in Wenatchee, WA
Nestled along the scenic banks of Washington's Wenatchee River lies Warm Springs Inn & Winery. Built in 1917 by Fred and Ilona Grill, it started its life as a pioneer family home. Since then it...
Get Pampered at The Oval Door Bed and Breakfast in Eugene, OR
For some, being innkeepers of a bed & breakfast is a dream job. On a recent trip to Eugene, Oregon, I meet two such people....
Wandering Thessaloniki Greece: Tours and a Park Hotel Stay
Wander the streets of Thessaloniki, Greece! Stay at the Park Hotel, go on a food tour, grab a double-decker bus to a Byzantine fort, and more. Thessaloniki, Greece, is called the "city that never...
Wow Wine Moments in Washington’s Yakima Valley
Washington's Yakima Valley is known for its wine country, which wine critics have compared to the growing regions of France. With over 120 wineries and five AVA's, there are plenty of ways to...