National Park Resort Returns with 'Best of Northwest' Travel Package It combines lodging at Lake Quinault Lodge, Kalaloch Lodge, Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort and Lake Crescent Lodge

Oregon Officials Warn Boaters About Weekend Safety Labor Day Weekend promises congestion and a touch of chaos on the waterways around Oregon

Oregon Hunters Urged to Follow Rules to Prevent Disease Chronic Wasting Disease has been detected in some Oregon wildlife

Picasso Influences Special at Seattle Hotel The Maxwell Hotel is announcing the Celebrating Pablo package

Oregon's Sandy River Mapped, Detailed Guide Produced Oregon has a new water trail with signs and a guide mapping the lower 38 miles

Oregon Travel Fun: Festival of Bugs, and a Festival of Wine on Mount Hood Fall will bring a massive art, wine and music festival to the tourism hot spot of Mount Hood, while a festival full of bugs will invade Beaverton at the end of August

Volunteer Travel Puts New Slant on Holidays Projects Abroad volunteers have experienced a variety of holiday incarnations across the world

Oregon Expands Highway Adoption; Lane County Traffic Restrictions The program now includes removal of nuisances, lane restrictions near Waldport

Central California Coast Gourmet Getaway and Giveaway San Luis Obispo's Savor the Central Coast food and wine event happens September 30 - October 3

Oregon Officials Offer Tips to Avoid Bear Problems Black bears are being seen more frequently in western Oregon this summer

Latest in Portland Travel: Dinosaurs, Tree Adventures, Meteor Showers and Northern Lights A dinosaur exhibit rules the Oregon Zoo, and you can now hop through the air from tree to tree near Hillsboro

Atlantis Resort Offers Fall Getaway Special It must be booked by August 22 for travel August 15 through December 22

Traffic Restrictions on Central Oregon Coast, Survey Work Near Corvallis Projects include work on the bridge in Florence

Oregon Coast Events: Lincoln City August Calendar Eating stuff off the beach, theater, puppets, art and more

Resort on Mount Hood Boasts Numerous Summer Events From festivals to winemaker's dinners, these events embrace and celebrate the beauty

Eastern and Oriental Express Start Journeys to SE Asia This November, Orient-Express is introducing the Chronicles of Southeast Asia

Traffic Restrictions and Changes for Albany, Oregon Coast Problems near Florence and changes in lanes in Albany

SW Portland Eatery Finds Delicious Ways to Cool Off The heatwave hitting Portland and northwest Oregon is only providing inspiration for one tiny eatery in the Beaverton area

Summer Travel: Jamaican Beaches Beckon with Temperate Climates, Specials Many special packages are offered throughout the summer and fall months

Yacht Tours Of Turkey, Greek Islands Announced The tours explore the coast of Turkey and Greek islands of the Aegean - the Turquoise Coast

Summit for Foodies Comes to Portland The popular Foodportunity networking event hits the road this fall to venture into Portland's hot food scene

Cherokee Nation Offers Tours, Workshops, Specials At Hard Rock Cafe The Oklahoma organization has created fun for groups of 10 or more during a pleasurable day-trip, weekend getaway or weeklong vacation

Washington Summer Travel for Twilight Fans, No Sales Tax at Hotel Fans of the Twilight series have a new reason to go bonkers in the northwest town

Experience Truly Wild Yellowstone in Idaho It begins with a half-hour cabin cruiser ride across Yellowstone Lake, the nation's largest lake at over 7,500 feet above sea level

Three Major Festivals Fill Ten Days in Oregon's Columbia Gorge Three events, Fort Dalles Rodeo, Jammin’ July Streetfest, and Historic The Dalles Days, have combined into one 10-day celebration

Hotel Offers Biking Through Boulder Package Experience the city's enthusiastic biking culture with the Millennium Harvest House biking package

Oregon Fourth of July, Independence Day: Small Towns Still Rule Celebrations in eastern, southern and central Oregon, the coast, Willamette Valley and wine country

Summer Travel: Ireland for Dad, Jimmy Buffet's Hotel An awesome travel idea for Father's Day at a castle in Ireland, while a new hotel opens in Florida in association with singer Jimmy Buffet

Summer Music Fest Kicks Off in Oregon's Columbia Gorge The Dalles' 2010 Music in the Park concert series kicks off in City Park on June 23

Twilight Travel Package Something You Can Sink Your Fangs Into The Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort in Illinois is back with what they call 'another fang-tastic package'

South Oregon Coast Theater Now on National Historic Registry The Egyptian Theatre in downtown Coos Bay is Oregon's latest entry in the National Register of Historic Places

Strange Wet Weather to Hit Oregon, Washington More weird weather for June is hitting northwest Oregon and southern Washington, according to the National Weather Service

Southwest Airlines Puts San Diego, Hyatt Hotels and Tampa On Sale Southwest Airlines recently announced a bundle of summer travel specials that include Hyatt Hotels, attractions in San Diego and some cities in Florida.

Travel Firm Offers Harry Potter Tour of Europe

Oregon Travel Alerts: Park Flooded, New Left Turn Signals Albany is getting new left turn signals in several places, and a park near Salem was flooded over the weekend

Portland, Oregon Science Museum Spotlights Einstein The new exhibit Einstein opens June 26 at OMSI

Oregon Senate Confirms New State Parks Commission Member The Oregon Senate has confirmed Governor Ted Kulongoski's appointment of Davis Moriuchi of Portland to the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission

NASA Astronauts Visit Portland, Oregon Science Attraction OMSI welcomes NASA astronauts Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger and Jim Dutton on June 12

Freaky Kentucky Caves are Longest in U.S. This summer, escape the summer heat and head underground to explore the country’s longest cave system

Summer Travel: Girlfriend Getaways in Utah; Food and Wine in Idaho Savor Idaho Festival happens June 13, while Utah hosts a variety of outdoor adventures for gals

Oregon Campsites Still Available, Says State Parks Weather has spooked many campers and cancellations abound

AAA on Oregon Memorial Weekend Travel: Gas Prices, Airfare The Oregon office of AAA is predicting a growth in travel in the northwest for the Memorial Day Weekend, and yet gas prices seem to be staying level

Of the Final LOST, Love and Maybe Oregon Frustration with a lack of answers, but there connections to Oregon that could linger

Dinosaurs and Secret Artists Havens in Canada's British Columbia BC is now dino-country as well as cloistering a handful of artist hangouts that never fail to surprise

Oregon Travel News: Gas Prices Lower, Biggest Loser Show in Portland NBC’s "The Biggest Loser" will be in Portland this weekend.and fueling up just got a little cheaper

Oregon Travel: Bridge Back Open, Gas Prices Steady The bridge near Harrisburg and Eugene is back open after repair work

Eco Ship Travel Company Has New Person at the Helm Ecoventura serves the growing dive market in the Galapagos and elsewhere

Manhattan Hotel Package Geared To International Travelers Affinia Manhattan is offering a Red Eye Removal package for guests flying into the city late

Australia's Queensland Offers Mix of Wilderness and Luxury A new and striking travel trend in the region is its retreats, which offer a mixture of the wild and luxurious

Work on Oregon Bridge Begins Immediately; Detours Involved It was damaged May 3 when it was struck by a boom truck traveling northbound across the bridge

Construction, Lane Restrictions on Oregon's 99E Near Eugene and Albany Two parts of Oregon highway 99E will have some travel restrictions in the coming days and weeks

Adventure Lodge in Canadian Rockies Offers Season Opening Incentives Cathedral Mountain Lodge in the Canadian Rockies opens for the summer season on May 21

Booksigning for New Best Places Portland on May 18 Author and Portland resident Elizabeth Lopeman will be appearing at a booksigning/happy hour party for her new guide, Best Places Portland 2010

See Space Shuttle Atlantis Final Launch at Oregon Attraction OMSI will offer front-row seats on Friday, May 14, to watch the final launch of NASA's space shuttle

Oregon Travel: Highway Between Corvallis and Newport Detours in May From May 14 to May 17, Hwy 20 will be shut down for blasting work, but detours are plentiful

Oregon Airline Company Snags Kansas Route DOT recently announced the selection of SeaPort Airlines as the new essential air service provider for Salina, Kansas

Construction, Blasting to Create Delays Between Corvallis and Newport A construction blast will result in lane restrictions on US 20, near Eddyville this week and could result in a road closure lasting several hours

Oregon Aquarium to Become a Swampland

New York Travel Packages for First-Timers, Baseball Fans The Big Apple has some enticing packages for who have never visited New York or those who love baseball.

Celebrate Nature and Independence in Maine and Washington State Two opposite sides of the U.S. coastline are coaxing visitors with some fun and interesting features

May Clean-Up Event Targets Lake in Oregon's Gorge On Saturday, May 8, The Dalles Young Professionals are hosting a 'Save Taylor Lake' clean up project from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Southwest Airlines Sale: 50 Percent Off Destinations, Hotels

New Attractions and Adventures for Israel, Canada, Australia A massive garden has opened up in Israel’s Emek Hefer area, a new platypus is making waves in Brisbane, Australia and those who love snow sports with helicopters will now love parts of Canada even more.

Hawaii Travel News: Organic Amenities, Car and Breakfast Specials One resort on the Kona coast is offering breakfast with a car rental, while a new garden-inspired restaurant and a new day spa feature ingredients made from Hawaii’s natural resources.

Oregon Travel News: Camping Back Online, Gas Prices Up While gas prices still seem to be slowly edging up, there's great news for those wanting to make online reservations for camping at state parks

Portland’s OMSI Celebrates Its Volunteers Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) will honor its more than 500 volunteers during, April 18 - 24

Massive Music Fest Set for Wisconsin This Summer Milwaukee’s massive Summerfest is coming back, happening June 24 - July 4 this year. 

State Parks Announces Changes for Central Oregon, Cascadia Park Diseased trees will be removed from Cascadia state park and there's a new food and supplies vendor for Lake Billy Chinook

Southwest Adds New Destinations, Kentucky Derby Package Southwest Airlines has announced 26 new destinations across the United States for its vacation packages

Falconry Family Adventure At Irish Castle

Oregon Gas Prices Steady, Campsite Reservations Offline Gas prices are holding steady but campers trying to reserve a spot will have an extra hoop to jump through

Castle Attractions Opening in U.S. Include Harry Potter and Medieval Fortress A medieval fortress in Arkansas and a bit of Harry Potter on U.S. soil in Florida

Toronto Hotel and Restaurant Pair Up for Delicious Packages The Hotel Le Germain Toronto and its neighboring Victor Restaurant are creating some waves

Travel News This Week: Mexico Warnings, Culinary Fests, Sea Turtles and Cruises

Dubai Tour Shows Off Modern Luxury and the Ancient Experience the intersection of traditional Islamic culture and contemporary luxury for around $1500

Sailing and Cruise Deals for Greece and California One cruise company has put together a thrifty yet extravagant package for sailing in Greece, while another California outfit is offering a deal on fun on the waves near Redondo

Costa Rica Travel: Sustainable Tourism and Eco Tours with Chocolate One Costa Rican resort recently won some awards for its sustainable tourism approach, while a new eco-tour in the Limon province involves a forest tram and chocolate

Culinary Events, Festivals Fill British Landscape Throughout Year There are many unique local food and drink festivals throughout the country in 2010

Machu Pichu Hotel Caters to Savings El MaPi is a new hotel specifically designed to cater to travelers seeking exceptional value and savings

Portland Restaurant Announces Spring Performance Lineup Andina will once again host a series of intimate music and dance performances by acclaimed local artists and ensembles

New Orleans Food and Drink Festivals Make for Culinary Ragers Three major festivals of food and mixology are planned in New Orleans this year

Greek Eco-Tourism Adventure Includes Working with Sea Turtles The Zakynthos Humanitourism experience includes a sea turtle conservation project in June

U.S. and Oregon AAA Issue Spring Travel Alerts for Mexico The problem has been heavy violence by Mexican drug cartels, which have killed thousands in the last year throughout the country

Central Coast Spring Break Offers Mix of Events and Nature Two lighthouses, various family events, a massive working bayfront and more whale watch vantage points than anywhere

Colorado Town Blooms with Events in May Whether you are a wine lover, a cyclist, a runner or a patriot, Montrose, Colo., is the place to be May 14 to 16.

Make a Trip to Morocco with Special Tour Price See Casablanca, Fez, Marrakesh, and more for under $199 a day, plus an optional extension to Rome

Company Holds 'Love' and Swinger Events at Jamaican Resort LoveVoodoo takes on adult travel from a new angle

Tours Offered of Dam in Oregon's Columbia Gorge The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will offer guided tours this spring and summer of The Dalles Lock and Dam powerhouse

Spring Break Deals Aplenty in Colorado Lodging properties in Grand Junction, Colorado are offering 'Spring Into Grand Junction' specials throughout March

Travel Deals From CheapOair Celebrate Saint Patty's Day Specials include a flight to Ireland itself, but mostly to major blowouts in U.S. cities like Savannah, Boston, New York and San Francisco

Paranormal Travel: A Haunted BnB in Iowa

Shopping Deals Are Annual Rite of Spring in Amish Country

Paranormal Travel: Ghost Ship Of Block Island, Rhode Island

Southwest Airlines Offering Extensive Hotel - Flight Travel Packages Book a flight plus hotel package to any of Southwest's destinations and save up to $200

Dude Ranches Partner with National Parks Around U.S. DRA represents over 100 dude ranches in the western United States with locations next to popular destinations

Portland Eatery Celebrates Indian Holiday East India Co. Grill & Bar will show its 'colors' with a colorful spread of spring-inspired dishes in a special Holi men

The Dalles Hosts Literary and Music Fest in May

Portland's OMSI Sends You to Hubble Telescope

Hawaiian Agency Creates Tsunami Info Center Many on the island were evacuated to higher ground early this morning, but nothing more than some tidal surges were reported.

Meeting Packages on Sale at Hawaii Hotel

Flights to Jamaica On Sale

South Africa Hosts Tourism and Economic Meeting Meanwhile, Voyageprive.com announces the launch of a U.S. website

Oregon Coast Town Sees Small Economic Boom Each February With around 17,000 visitors over its three-day run, cannot be pulled off without the economic help of its many sponsors and volunteers

Group Announces Awards for World's Best Airports

Travel Deals: Italian Gelato Tour Includes Spa Italian tour operator TourCrafters is offering a new 7-day/6-night 'Eat Your Gelato in Italy' package that starts at US$1,119

Two Oregon Structures Named to National Historic Registry A log home in Portland and a railroad station in Salem have become part of the National Register of Historic Places

New Italian Luxury Hotel says 'Define Your Lifestyle' A new luxury hotel has opened up in the spectacular Mediterranean town of Vietri sul Mare – in southern Italy

Friendly Planet Travel Sends Travelers on Taste of Vietnam Tour Friendly Planet Travel's Taste of Vietnam tour goes for just $1,199

Wild Adventures in Nicaragua Announced Wildland Adventures has lined up two unique itineraries to Nicaragua in 2010

Oregon State Parks Joins Forces with National Alliance

Oregon, Washington Wine Countries Get Runners and Charity Events

Galapagos Nature Expedition Offers Savings on March 5 Trip

Bizarre Geologic Landmarks of Oregon

Vancouver B.C. Officials Offer Agenda of Happenings

New Calgary Hotel Opens February 15

Germany Prepares to Get Wild Yet Arty

San Diego Explodes with Valentine Packages

Wild Amore Possibilities in New York or Rome

Valentine's in Portland: Dinner, Chocolate and a Movie About Dinner

Experience Weightlessness in L.A. on Valentine's Day

San Francisco Hotel and Nightclub Host Valentine's for Singles

Portland Science Event Looks at Bio-Chemistry of Love

Wild River Rafting Takes Over Southern Oregon Resort

Winter Games Getaway Between Seattle and B.C.

Dominican Republic Resort Boasts Romantic Getaway for February

Oregon Parks Dept Seeks to Honor Historic Preservationists, Assist Old Cemetaries

Explore Future of Space Travel at Portland, Oregon Museum

AAA Examines Coming Travel Trends for Oregon

Jamaican Airline and Tourism Officials Cajole U.S.

Portland Bartenders Shake It Up for Charity

'Voluntourism' Group Announces Packages for New Year

Oregon Travel: the Coast is Clear, Gas Prices Steady

Ancient Discovery in Nazareth Sparks Heavy Interest

New Year's Eve in Oregon

Jolly Man in Red Makes Apparent Emergency Landing on Oregon Beach

Winter Vacation Apartments in New York on Discount

Wild Gift Ideas for the Extreme Traveler

North Carolina Travel Hotspot Wins Awards

Oregon Film Office Wraps Up Best Year Ever for Filming

Portland Restaurant Partners Provide Double Dose of Italy

New York City Hotels Engage with Winter Promotion 15 luxury hotels will participate in the Signature Collection Third Night promotion this winter

Holiday Charities Abound in Portland, Oregon Coast Businesses on the coast and Portland are assisting their local causes

Dreaming of No Snow? Air Jamaica Offers Deals

Israel Announces Online Holiday Fun, Music Fest

Oregon, California Bracing for Cold Blast, Flooding Possible California will get lots of rain, while Oregon will be in a windy freeze

New and Old International Hotels Make the Scene

Putting Hawaii Under the Christmas Tree Check out Hawaii.com for some unbeatable holiday gift ideas - some practical, some luxurious.

Portland's Metrovino Debuts Winter Menu

Australia and Ireland Offer Unique Travel Packages

BnB's Offer Fun, Quirky Holiday Travel Alternatives

Oregon Coast Restaurant Icon Found in Numerous Towns

Ship Made of Gingerbread Makes Splash in Florida

Portland’s Genoa Restaurant Returns After Year Closure

Oregon Thanksgiving Travel: Stable Gas Prices, Higher Traffic Gas prices aren't likely to increase as travel will increase 1.4 percent, much of that by car.

Traveling Music Reviews: Ian Anderson, Portland; Manic Street Preachers, Seattle Ian Anderson in November at the Schnitz in Portland, cerebral punk/pop outfit Manic Street Preachers in Seattle back in September.

Animals Figure Big in San Diego's Travel Industry

Copenhagen Boasts Happiest City with Travel Packages

Holiday Fest on Oregon Coast Spotlights History

Travel Developments in Israel Include More Tourists, Historical Finds

Oregon Wine Country Celebrates with Tour of 163 Wineries This annual event is held the weekend after Thanksgiving, November 27-29

Freak Oregon Storms Bring Tornado, Minor Floods and Mountain Snow A series of storm systems brought good and bad news to various parts of the state

Friendly Planet Travel Announces Detailed Argentina Tours The company's 11-day Incredible Argentina tour goes for $1,599

Travelers Can Vote for Their Favorite Small U.S. Town Do you think your town is cool, or remember a special town from your travels?

Portland Restaurants Boast New Menus and Approaches One boasts a new menu, while a cutting edge Indian restaurant keeps a popular prix-fixe feature.

Upscale Oregon Destinations Celebrate in Wine Country, Mount Hood One is a major award for a resort at the bottom of Mount Hood, and an Oregon wine country favorite celebrates 20 years of culinary and vino fireworks

Paranormal Tourism Big in Small Oregon Town One tiny town on the Oregon coast is gaining popularity for strange legends

Atlantis Resort Lets Guest Get Face-to-Face with Marine Life Visitors can interact with giant manta rays and sea lions, along with the more than 50,000 marine animals.

Movies and More 'Leverage' to be Filmed in Oregon Director Gus Van Sant has announced his latest film will be made in Oregon, and the TNT series renews its filming commitment in Portland

Irish Castle Gets Spirit of Christmas and Harry Potter It's a double-whammy for the holidays from the Irish destination Ashford Castle

Encyclopedia for Paranormal Tourists Updated Encyclopedia of Haunted Places offers dozens of new locations from all over the globe

Southwest Airlines Offers Specials Deals for Milwaukee, Salt Lake City skiing and various upscale hotels

Portland Connects With France Via Auction, Fine Wines When the first cases of Beaujolais Nouveau arrive in Portland, the Heathman Restaurant will be at the top of the list