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Quaint Camas Washington is Ideal for a Girlfriends Getaway

Elizabeth RoseJune 13, 2018

Camas, Washington is a small Columbia River Gorge town that has undergone a transformation. There are lovely large homes dotting the wooded landscape, lake-side... Read More...

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5 Reasons to Wander Ellensburg, Washington

Elizabeth RoseJune 5, 2018

Just north of the Yakima Valley of Washington lies the rural western town of Ellensburg. Known for the Ellensburg Rodeo, one of the top 10 in the U.S., Ellensbu... Read More...

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Vintage Vibe Meets Modern Convenience at the Grape Leaf Inn

Lisa Waterman GrayJune 5, 2018

Think of the Grape Leaf Inn, in Healdsburg, California, as an ideal place to plan a wine country getaway for adults. Quiet, clean and full of natural light, the... Read More...

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Yakima Valley’s Hoptown Pizza: Perfect Pizza in the Country

Elizabeth RoseMay 29, 2018

We were doing a little wine-focused agritourism in Washington’s sunny Yakima Valley. Wine tasting, chocolate sampling and asparagus hunting had gone well. But w... Read More...

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Blend Tipperary Whiskey Bumblebee Dahlia Cordial to create a great punch for serving up summer cocktails. Photo courtesy Tipperary Distilleries

Fun Summer Cocktails: Cool Down with Great Sips

Susan Lanier-GrahamMay 28, 2018

Nothing says summer better than a refreshing cocktail. From around the world or across the street, here are a few cocktails that you can make for yourself—or pl... Read More...

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Discovering Wine, Food and Sunshine in Washington’s Yakima Valley

Elizabeth RoseMay 21, 2018

Three hours from Portland and two and a half from Seattle, lie the small towns and agricultural lands of the Yakima Valley. It’s the source of much that is good... Read More...

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Wandering The Dalles Oregon: Pioneers, Brew Pubs and Victorians

Elizabeth RoseMay 9, 2018

The Dalles, Oregon, on the sunny end of the Columbia River Gorge, is a small town filled with picturesque Victorians, historic buildings, and friendly people. I... Read More...

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Discovering Asheville NC: Architecture, Beer, Music and More

Teresa BitlerApril 29, 2018

Asheville, North Carolina is bursting at the seams with things to do, places to explore and, of course, beers to drink. There are simply not enough hours, no ma... Read More...

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Nirvana Food & Wine Festival Starts with Bourbon, Blues and a Bang

Kamilla GrahamApril 27, 2018

Nirvana Food and Wine Festival is about more than food and wine. This annual festival in Paradise Valley, Arizona is about bringing people from near and far tog... Read More...

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Santa Rosa’s Fabulous Flamingo Conference Resort and Spa

Barbara BarrielleApril 16, 2018

I love this hotel and resort. I love the vibe, the lack of pretension, the ease of living and its history. The low-slung, understated original Flamingo Hotel w... Read More...

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