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Oregon's Hidden Gems Shine in Forbes Travel Guide
Oregon's hospitality scene is strutting its stuff in the 2025 Forbes Travel Awards, and it’s ready to take a bow (and maybe a selfie! 🤳)! Although none of our local stars snagged the coveted five-star rating, Newberg took home the goodie bag filled with four stars and bragging rights. 🎉
Highlights include:
• The Allison Inn & Spa: Holding onto its four-star magic for the 13th year in a row! 🌟
• The Painted Lady Restaurant: Serving up Pacific Northwest delicacies in a charming Victorian—impressing taste buds for over a decade! 🍽️
• Tributary Hotel in McMinnville: Newly awarded four stars, bringing its A-game for the second year running. 🏨
• Portland’s fancy duo, The Nines and Heathman Hotel, receiving their “recommended” badges like seasoned pros! 🥇
So, if you’re in Oregon, treat yourself—your stomach deserves some travel bling too! ✈️✨
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Cupid called, and he’s got travel plans! ✈️💖 If you’ve procrastinated this Valentine’s Day and need a quick escape, don’t worry—travel expert Mark Ellwood has got your back with some nifty last-minute tips. Here’s a juicy tidbit of advice to save you from a romantic disaster:
• Look for package deals: Because who doesn’t love a two-for-one that doesn’t involve a bouquet of wilted flowers? 🌹🥴
• Be flexible with dates: Sure, February 14th is the day, but your partner probably won't mind if you celebrate on the 15th... or 16th… or whenever the hotel has a special. 🎉🗓️
• Use travel apps: Swipe right on those last-minute deals to impress your one-and-only without breaking the bank. 📱💸
So grab your bags (and maybe some chocolate 🍫) and get ready for a romantic getaway that says “I love you” in the most adventurous way possible! 🌍💕
Traveling with kids can feel like participating in a family edition of the Hunger Games 🎮, but fear not! An article has compiled a list of 20 travel games designed to keep those tiny distractions entertained without turning your trip into chaos ✈️. Here are some highlights:
• Magnetic puzzles 🧩: Perfect for those infamous airplane tray tables, and much less messy than jelly beans 🍬.
• Card games 🃏: Transforming backseat boredom into giggles faster than you can say "Are we there yet?" 🚗
• Educational options 📚: Because if they must endure endless hours of travel, at least they might learn something!
These games promise a magical transformation from "I’m bored!" 😩 to "Can we play that again?" 🙌 so parents can sip on their much-deserved airport coffee ☕ without fear of slapping their forehead every five minutes! Who knew family bonding could be fun and keep your sanity intact? Now you do! 🌟
Get ready to spread some Valentine's Day cheer 💕 without breaking the bank! Southwest Airlines is swooping in with one-way flight deals as low as $59 ✈️, but hurry—this deal ends faster than you can say “Where’s my passport?” 🧳 Here are some sweet highlights:
• Travel Dates:📅 Book from February 10 to February 13 for travel between March 3 and May 21, 2025.
• Popular Deals: New York to Chicago for $89 🏙️, San Francisco to Vegas for $69 🎲. Yes, you can finally take that weekend trip to Vegas where you pretend to be an influencer! 📸
• Blackout Dates: 🚫 Sorry folks, no flying during peak travel times unless you want to sit on the tarmac playing solitaire. 🃏
Just remember, these prices are like that cute date: non-refundable and only available on select weekdays. Let the adventures begin—before the sale ends! ✨🎉