Visiting the Long Beach Peninsula of Washington: As Travel Opens Up
As we sat in our homes, “leaving only for essential travel,” we dreamed of places we’d like to go. And, we started plotting out some post-closure travels where ... Read More...
Coastal Towns
24 Hours in Sorrento Italy
Sorrento is a charming little town in the southern part of Italy, looking out over the Bay of Naples. Its location on the popular Amalfi Coast makes it the perf... Read More...
Five Days of Discovery in the Florida Keys
Follow me on a five-day journey exploring three enchanting islands in the Florida Keys: Key Largo, Islamorada, and Key West. Spend your nights in exceptional bo... Read More...
Savor the Shoulder Season at Semiahmoo Resort, Golf and Spa
Spring and fall are two of my favorite times to take a relaxing vacation. Kids are still in school, resorts and hotels are quieter, it is easy to get dinner res... Read More...
Pacifica on the California Coast: You Can Go Home Again
San Francisco is just 15 minutes away from the Bay Area’s past and my own. Pacifica, which means peace, has a little brown church, an old train car, and restaur... Read More...
Southern Oregon Highlights: Seafood and Coastal Hideaways
As part of our pre-Feast Portland foodie adventure, we toured the highlights of Southern Oregon from the arid agricultural fields and scenic vineyards through t... Read More...
Wander Newport: New England Postcard Meets Gilded Age Glam
What do you get when you combine a New England postcard and Gilded Age glam? That would be Newport, Rhode Island. This coastal town is less than a two-hour driv... Read More...
Hotel Elliott Astoria – Views, Luxury and Oregon History
When I think of hotels with rooftop terraces, destinations like Mexico, Vancouver, and Arizona come to mind. Not usually Astoria, Oregon. But, that's exactly wh... Read More...
Headlands Coastal Lodge and Spa: Perfect Oregon Coast Retreat
I had seen the marketing photos and read the opening announcements for this new resort in Pacific City, Oregon but I wasn’t prepared for the beauty that I encou... Read More...
Winter at the Oregon Coast: 5 Wow Reasons to Visit Lincoln City
Lincoln City, on Oregon’s scenic central coast, is a popular place in the summer with food and wine events, kite festivals, and a two-week-long music festival. ... Read More...