Portland Hotels Go from Groovy to Glam
When staying in Portland, there’s no need to choose between groovy and glamorous. A cluster of new boutique hotels manage to be both, and more.
Posts tagged green travel
Tis the Spa Season: The 5 Best Spas In Napa and Sonoma
It seems lately like every hotel is suddenly a “resort” or at least includes a spa offering the latest herbal-infused therapies. But if you’re hoping …
Going Green in Napa At Long Last
The Napa Valley is known the world over for wine making and grape growing, but oddly, it’s never been a particularly environmentally enlightened region. For …
In Portland, Even the Food Is Progressive
Three days in Portland can be summed up like this: 2 Thai restaurants, 2 eclectic fusion cafes, 1 waffle shop, 2 organic fruit markets, 5 …
Clean Lines and Green, Local Philosophy Characterize Cavallo Point Lodge
I live in Marin County, California, so there’s really no reason for me to “vacation” here. There’s only one place exceptional enough to tempt me, …
In Costa Rica, Protests Against Shark Finning Gaining Momentum
Here on the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, where I’m spending a blissful few days, the health of the ocean is key. I just heard …
Live Large in Loreto – And Not in a Gringo Condo Village
It’s finally possible to stay in central Loreto — right on the Malecon, mind you — in a hotel worthy of this gorgeous city. La …