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Two award-winning hotels on the Oregon coast are working to exceed guest expectations during the COVID-19 outbreak. Adapting to and Monitoring Updates “With recent developments around the world concerning COVID-19, our hotels understand and are sympathetic to the...
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What took you so long, Hyatt, IHG, and Marriott? By the end of 2021, approximately 1.5 million guest rooms, that the world’s three largest hoteliers own, will eliminate plastic mini bottles and travel-sized toiletries. Larger bulk shampoo and soap dispensers will...
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Yet again, it is sneaker wave season on the Oregon Coast. Remaining safe during these treacherous natural occurrences isn’t always easy. As the name suggests, you can’t necessarily prepare yourself. The last recorded person in Oregon to fall victim to one...
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Out of more than 9,000 travel destinations in Oregon, Florence’s The River House Inn made Oregon Business magazine’s “100 Best Fan-Favorite Destinations in Oregon” for the fourth year in a row. The full list, with rankings, will be revealed December 16 in Portland...
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Winter storms create dramatic shows on our coastline. Tides are typically higher, the ocean is more turbulent, and all this creates a prime time for many great winter activities, including metal detecting. Here are some reasons why fall and winter may be the best...
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Historic Old Town Florence is full of art, finery, fashion, and nostalgia. If you’re looking for unique Christmas gifts, Old Town is the place to go! Grab some saltwater taffy to nibble on while you peruse the many riverfront and other shops. Throughout the enchanting...
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School is in full swing, the clocks have been turned back, and the leaves are making their final descent. We’ve reached that magical time of year when the ocean truly comes alive: storm season. If you’ve never witnessed the raw power and beauty of a winter storm on...
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The central Oregon coastline is a place of tremendous contradiction. One day we can enjoy days of calm seas. The next, those same waters turn into a wildly dangerous place of towering storm-whipped waves. A visit to some of the lighthouses near Florence is a terrific...
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Natural disasters are unpredictable, which makes having a plan ready in place important to protect you and your family. Disasters can take place even when on vacation, creating a travel emergency. Here a are few tips for natural disaster preparedness when away...
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Crabbing – /krab/ verb The term used to describe an exciting coastal activity with family members What family members do when they aren’t having fun. See complaining Because crabs are far better covered in butter than used as a term for your family members’ boredom,...
