The Pacific Northwest, encompassing Oregon, Washington and British Columbia boasts unforgettable scenery. From the rugged Oregon coastline to the Seattle cityscape to Canada's picturesque Victoria Island, travelers are sure to find plenty to keep them busy and happy.
Doing a little research using Karen Brown's popular online travel guide, you can find several interesting itineraries to consider. Travelers could spend time exploring the coast or perhaps stick with a region like Southern Oregon, which offers everything from cave exploration to a world-class Shakespearian festival. Exploring Portland with its day trips to hot spots such as Mount St. Helens is another option. Discovering Seattle and the Cascade Mountain region is yet another fun-filled itinerary. Travelers also might consider exploring the San Juan Islands or heading up into British Columbia, where you'll find Victoria Island and all the sites of Vancouver.
For lodging choices, here are some award-winners sure to please visitors to the region:
For a romantic interlude, try the Channel House in Depoe Bay, Oregon. This secluded inn was named by Karen Brown readers as the Pacific Northwest's Most Romantic place to stay. The guest rooms all afford a sea view and also include a fireplace and an outdoor whirlpool tub where guests can relax and listen to the waves as they crash upon the shore. You can take a whale-watching trip, drive to some of the area's lighthouses or take a trip to the world's largest sea lion cave.
Honored by Karen Brown readers for having the Pacific Northwest's Warmest Welcome, the Tu Tu' Tun Lodge is an extraordinary vacation spot. Relax in the lounge and enjoy the warmth of a crackling fire or gaze out along the wall of windows and take in the river view. The views are just as wonderful from the guest rooms and suites, several of which include fireplaces. Some also have private patios with outdoor soaking tubs. There is a gourmet, river-view restaurant that serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy a swim in the lodge's pool, explore the grounds or take a jet boat trip up the Rogue River. An hour's drive will take you to scenic spots along Oregon's coast.
Named by Karen Brown readers as the Pacific Northwest's Greatest Value, the Otters Pond Bed and Breakfast is a secluded retreat located on Washington's Orcas Island. Guests at Otters Pond will be enchanted by the natural setting. The B&B is surrounded by 20 acres of protected wetland and home to plenty of birds and a few of the namesake otters. A few guest rooms include a fireplace (some a clawfoot tub), and there is a huge outdoor hot tub sheltered by a Japanese-style teahouse with shoji screens.
For luxury with a fanciful twist, try the Sooke Harbour House, rated by Karen Brown readers as the Pacific Northwest's top Splendid Splurge. Located at the edge of Whiffen Spit Beach in Sooke, British Columbia, the hotel is a step beyond unique. The scenery is wonderful, the restaurant serves four-course gourmet dinners, and there is also a full service spa. The guest rooms are what truly separate Sooke Harbour House from other lodgings. All of the rooms offer a private balcony or terrace, many with ocean and mountain views. There is a fireplace in each room, as well. The rooms are filled with artistic touches, including sculptures and unique pottery. The spacious Ravens Nest has a stone fireplace and a bed with a headboard fashioned to look like a tree. The Edible Blossom Room features pillows and artwork decorated with images of local edible flowers, and it also includes a private, outdoor hot tub. Other rooms are equally unique.
About the Author:
Tess Kirkpatrick loves writing about boutique hotels and travel destinations. For more information on Pacific Northwest travel or for comprehensive Oregon coast itinerary details, check out the Karen Brown online guide today.
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