Posts Tagged ‘Portland’

Oct

18

Top 5 Irish pubs in the U.S.

BY Scott Carmichael of gadling.com

Top 5 Irish pubs in the U.S.

Oktoberfest may put you in the mood for German beer and pretzels, but when touring the U.S. in search of a great pub, you’ll have a better chance finding a good Irish tavern.

So, here are five of the best Irish pubs in the country where you’ll find the right atmosphere and the best beer and authentic food.

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CATEGORY: Destination

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Feb

15

Affordable romantic getaways and attractions

BY Scott Carmichael of gadling.com

Affordable romantic getaways and attractions

When you’re planning a romantic getaway, you don’t always have to think “Paris” or “Venice” – the United States has its own fair share of perfectly affordable romantic destinations.

Before you pick your getaway location, you’ll be happy to know that Homewood Suites is ideal for romantic trips. For starters every room has its own kitchen, which means you have a place to store a bottle of champagne, a quick way to heat up some snacks and a microwave for a romantic night by the TV with a bowl of popcorn.

Another great feature is the ability to select a specific suite on an interactive floor plan. With this, you can select a room away from the elevators, or at the end of the hallway should you like a little extra privacy.

In picking your affordable romantic destination, remember that not every destination has to be surrounded by roses and horse-drawn carriage rides. Sometimes the best romantic trip is the one where you just get to be together, without too much going on.

Here are five romantic destinations that won’t break the bank:

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CATEGORY: Destination

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Aug

24

Climb Every Mountain, Forge Every Stream

BY Lisa McElroy of suiteliving.com

Now is the perfect time to get out and about with the family.  And when I say “out,” I mean “out!”  Why not explore the great outdoors (while sacking out at night someplace roomy and comfy)?  Even the littlest member of your crew will get a kick out of climbing a tiny hill or canoeing down a river.

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CATEGORY: Destination | Travel tip

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Jul

01

Last-Minute Labor Day Getaways

BY Jamie Pearson of travelsavvymom.com

Last-Minute Labor Day Getaways

Whether you’re happy since you’ve been with your kids for 85 straight days or sad because this is your favorite time of year, it’s time to say goodbye to summer.  Don’t worry though; it’ll be back next year.

What you need is a last-minute family Labor Day getaway to help ease the pain.  Since you won’t want to drive or fly too far for just a few days, here are a few of our favorites from around the country.

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CATEGORY: Destination | Travel tip

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