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While the latter part of the year is generally known as the holiday season with Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas coming up all in a row, how is it we never realized that March may be the real holiday season, we’ll never know! There’s no spreading out the celebrations from month to month. Instead, there are three all in a row: Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day, and Earth Hour, and although...

The entire world has a love affair with coffee, a drink that never lets you down. It greets you every morning with its rich aroma and promises of a successful and energetic day that lies ahead. It accompanies laughter filled conversations with friends and family. And it soothes during those moments you just don’t think you have it in you to deal with the problems facing you. But as much...

People have mixed feelings about Valentine’s Day in general. Half the population feels it is the perfect romantic holiday, designed to draw them closer to the one they love the most, while the other half feels it’s just an invention to sell more greeting cards and put pressure on those who are not in relationships! Whichever way you feel about this holiday of hearts and candies, the one thing we...

We have always considered ourselves lucky to be able to live where we do, no matter what the season, but to many of us, and to many of our guests, Hood River in the winter is the most magical time of year! Beautiful and romantic, we try to spend as much time outside in the snow as we can,and when our fingers and toes get too cold, we come inside...

Of all the holidays, New Year’s Eve tends to be the one with the most fun and the least amount of work; especially when you choose to go away for the holiday and leave all temptation of throwing your own celebration at home behind! If you have been considering ushering in the New Year from a new locale, may we suggest a wintry celebration in our favorite hometown? Bend, Oregon...

For those of us who have done a lot of traveling in our lives, we’ve come to learn one fact that rings true: It’s often the simplest moments that make the largest impact in our adventures. The taste of a Nutella and banana crepe enjoyed on the streets of Paris, the colorful explosion of colors in an Arizona sunset, and a moment spent in peace and quiet in a beautiful...

Weekends and vacations with kids mean late mornings and brunch at a favorite restaurant or diner. Palm Springs, California has several great places to take the kiddos. Here are some of the best Palm Springs restaurants to try.   Elmer’s Restaurant in Palm Springs A great place to take children for a brunch in Palm Springs is Elmer’s Restaurant. Established in 1960, in Portland, Oregon as Elmer’s Colonial Pancake House...

Many people come to Hood River because of the one-of-a-kind beauty that you can find here. But what you will find upon visiting is the town is home to a unique community that takes their food seriously. This is particularly true when it comes to classic American hamburgers. There are so many traditional and innovative takes on this classic throughout town. The following are where to find the best burgers...

The endless reasons to visit Kauai are well-documented. Most of us can picture its breathtaking coastline, exquisite beaches, and one-of-a-kind communities. Less of us know about the incredible events that come to the island throughout the year, and particularly during the winter months; they are just one more reason that you should consider a trip to Kauai this winter. The following are three of the best winter events in Kauai that...

There is enough to take advantage of in Bend, Oregon for a lifetime of exploring. As such, there is no vacation duration too long in Bend. While you will not see everything there is to see throughout a week here, this is a great amount of time for taking advantage of the incredible natural beauty and the unique nature of the community here. The following are a few ideas on...