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Escape to Canada — on a getaway

For some United States residents, Canada is an increasingly attractive vacation destination and, possibly, a country to live…

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See Chichen Itza without the crowds by staying at a hotel right next door

Sounds of the jungle were as thick as the humidity. Birds chirped and trilled. A deep hoot added…

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Taking your wallet on vacation? Here’s how to keep it safe

Losing your wallet or having it stolen is a nuisance anytime, but when you’re on vacation, it can…

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History in stone in southern Utah

CEDAR MESA, Utah — Hiking Owl Canyon in southeastern Utah, I reach a dry waterfall too steep to…

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What’s old and what’s new in Astoria

ASTORIA — I f you haven’t been to Astoria in the last dozen years or so, it’s not…

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McCall is a four-season hub for recreation

McCALL, Idaho — Gold Fork Hot Springs are a remote and intimate oasis. Located along a dirt road…

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Evian’s appeal is more than water

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — I think I love Evian. That thought came to me during a morning walk of…

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Why stay in a hotel when you can crash in a cave or treehouse?

When family and friends in Portland found out where we were staying during a recent visit, they just…

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Suttle Lodge once again welcomes guests

SUTTLE LAKE — The walk around this Cascade lake at the foot of Santiam Pass, even on a…

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Despite its struggles, Acapulco still sparkles

ACAPULCO, Mexico — Sorry, but for this story we’ll skip the standard references to Elizabeth Taylor’s third wedding,…

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