by Lauren on February 24, 2009
The San Juan Islands are for making memories. Take me, just for instance. I got engaged there. It was at Madrona Point on Orcas Island, in the middle of a perfect sunny Saturday in March, and I said yes. And so memorable it was that we decided to go back to Orcas for our wedding [...]
by Lauren on February 7, 2009
There is no cheaper sleep than the free kind. Travel Oregon is giving away a free trip to Ashland, Oregon to the Shakespeare Festival. The prize package, themed “Escape to Ashland,” includes accommodations for two at the Ashland Springs Hotel as well as play tickets. I admit it – I entered! So by posting it [...]
by Lauren on January 31, 2009
My neighbor Tom, who happens to be Northwest Cheapsleeps’ earliest subscriber and most frequent commenter, just spent a lovely winter weekend with his wife Lyanda and daughter Claire in Port Townsend, Washington. Lyanda, a book author, was the reason behind the family’s trip. She was in PT for a reading and talk about her recent [...]
by Lauren on January 15, 2009
In many cities and towns throughout the Northwest, from Astoria to Victoria, a hostel is your most affordable overnight option. Unfortunately, the mere mention of word hostel sends some people ducking for cover under a plush down duvet at the (expensive) B&B up the street. Is the bad rap legit? Sure, sometimes. Not all hostels [...]