With sixty-two locations across Oregon and Washington, McMenamins is a family owned, hyper-regional brand of brewpubs, breweries, music venues, historic hotels, and theater pubs. A “chain” founded mainly in brand recognition and menu consistency, each McMenamins location is unique in…
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Earlier this year we ran a story explaining many of the highlights of booking an unforgettable family vacation on a gulet, wooden yacht unique to the southwestern coast of Turkey. We highlighted the privacy, intimacy, flexibility, safety, and wonders of…
Earlier this summer we posted a story with tips on ensuring your home is safe while you travel. Since that time, good friends of ours lost their home due to an electrical fire. Watching them recover from this disaster, I…
A charming and friendly community nestled into the dunes edging the shores of Lake Michigan, tourists flock to Grand Haven, Michigan for swimming, sand castles, and sunsets. Visiting the region at the intersection of summer and fall, we found the…
Lanzarote is one of the most popular vacation destinations in Europe for families. It has been ranked by Forbes as the second-best island destination. With its beautiful beaches, natural wonders like El Teide Mountain, the highest mountain in Spain, and…
Gateway to US Route 199—the Redwood Highway—Grants Pass, Oregon is a great spot for an overnight stay to or from the Oregon Caves, California’s Redwood National Forest, and the beloved Pacific Coast Highway/US Highway 101. Branding itself as the “Best…