Thursday, May 17, 2012

Category Archives: Travel

bandon dunes oregon golfing
Winter Time at Bandon Dunes is as Good as Any to Fulfill Golfing Dreams
Time spent on the Oregon Coast during the winter months might seem like a bad idea, but after four days being tested at America’s #1 golfing destination, Jon Meyer can’t imagine it any other way. For the most dedicated, golf is a spiritual experience. It’s a dance featuring rhythm and an ever-changing environment full of uncontrollable obstacles. Faith is required. Physical and mental stamina is necessary to succeed. One can practice all they like in the basement or office, but when it comes down to it, a church (golf course) is needed to fulfill the golfer’s fate, and right now, there’s only one place that can truly answer the calling — Bandon Dunes. (more…)
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wineyakimavalley
Wine and Chocolate in the Yakima Valley
Get ready to indulge. If there’s one thing that annoys you most about Valentine’s Day it’s that it is the only day that allows you to eat as much chocolate and drink as much wine as you’re able. That’s no longer the case, thanks to Yakima Valley’s annual Red Wine & Chocolate event, February 19 – 20. (more…)
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Alderbrook resort and spa
A Romance & Relaxation Skeptic Meets Her Match
Still searching for that perfect Valentine’s gift idea? Opt for a romantic getaway – spa treatments included, of course. I’ve never much been a fan of romance. It usually feels so forced. And relaxation? I’ll opt for the back-cracking beatdown of a Thai massage over its soothing Swedish counterpart any day. And when my yoga instructor asks us to “clear our minds and relax”? That’s when I get my mental to do list sorted for the day. (more…)
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Winter drive
Romancing the Snow at Montage Deer Valley
Fall in love with this posh retreat for ski aficionados. Escape the damp Northwest snow for champagne Utah powder. And the only way to travel in style is to stay at the newly opened Montage Deer Valley, an ultra luxe hotel and resort, but be careful; you might fall in love and never want to leave. (more…)
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peninsula beverly hills
World’s Best Rooftop Bars: Romantic Scenescapes
Add these sky-high destinations to your romantic travel list. Although we’re still in the middle of winter, we can at least start planning our romantic weekend getaways or multi-week getaways today. Whether you are planning to travel to a new city or already have these exotic destinations on your future travel list, rooftop bars are a must-stop sightseeing destination to add to your itinerary. (more…)
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golf course Mt Hood Oregon, Courses at The Resort at The Mountain
Get to Golfing: Plan Ahead for the Season
Had enough of this chilly weather? Getting that end-of-season urge to hit the links? We’re here to help. The Courses at The Resort at The Mountain in Mt. Hood has announced its lineup of 2011 golf events, each providing special perks ranging from free rounds of golf to proceeds benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure to all you can eat fresh Dungeness crab and steamers. Don’t worry, there’s enough to keep you busy long through the fall. (more…)
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Yountville napa valley
Weekend Getaway: Napa’s Moveable Feast
Forget the diet and treat yourself to Napa Valley’s finest this February. We love staying, playing and dining in Yountville. Our wallets, though? Not so much. This Napa Valley enclave of Michelin star restaurants and posh resorts can be cha-ching. Yet through February 28, in a “Moveable Feast” promotion, many of the town’s businesses have joined together to offer discounts reaching up to 50 percent off for resort packages, multi-course restaurant meals and wine tastings. (more…)
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