From the monthly archives:

April 2008

Where to Sleep in Vancouver

April 20, 2008

Oh, sweet Canada! The Seattle PI’s Getaways section this week is all about the city of Vancouver and its B.C. environs, and it’s totally worth your perusal if you’re planning a visit to this awesome, picturesque city anytime soon. Getaways editor Greg Johnston kicks it off with a tribute to Vancouver’s Stanley Park, calling it [...]

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A Little Slice of Haven in Yachats

April 18, 2008

April is Earth Month, so we thought we’d highlight some earth-friendly affordable lodging in the Northwest. Email your suggestions to admin@nwcheapsleeps.org. Our eco-friendly roadtrip begins on the central Oregon coast near the picturesque town of Yachats (pronounced YAH-hots), where dramatic seaside bluffs of basalt loom over beaches and tidepools waiting to be explored. There’s perhaps [...]

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An Auto Club with Values

April 16, 2008

Traveling often requires a car. And when you drive to the Oregon Coast or to go camping at Mount Rainier, you’re hoping your car doesn’t break down on the way, right? Maybe you’re already a member of an auto club, such as AAA, who will come and change your flat tire, give you discounts on [...]

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Tulips Turn Twenty-five

April 15, 2008

The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is celebrating its 25th year, and runs April 1 – April 30. So, why go? I mean, we’re talking about tulips. The thing is, I always have a good time. After a long, dreary Northwest winter, there is something about rows and rows of tulips tinted pink, yellow, red, white [...]