Tripatini2024-03-29T10:06:07Zhttps://tripatini.com/group/oregon/forum/topics/feed/allThe Tualatin Valley's 'quilt blocks' cited in 'Themed Itineraries in the USA Satisfy Many People's Interests'https://tripatini.com/group/oregon/forum/topics/the-tualatin-valley-s-quilt-blocks-cited-in-themed-itineraries-in2021-12-28T20:10:25.000Z2021-12-28T20:10:25.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div>
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<p>Some people are traipsing through lovely landscapes as others explore history from days of <strong>North America</strong>'s earliest tribal peoples to the present. Avid birders use binoculars to spot colorful feathered friends in flight while canoers and kayakers dip paddles into the water. At the end of the day, many of these visitors to <strong>Panama City</strong>, <strong>Florida</strong>, belly up to an oyster bar to enjoy freshly shucked bivalves prepared in a variety of ways.</p>
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<p>These seemingly disparate activities and attractions have one thing in common: they’re all taking place along designated trails that focus upon a single thing to do, see or eat. Countless trails around the country are available to people with a particular interest; from food to fashion, covered bridges to Kentucky bourbon, they offer something-for-everyone variety. No matter how esoteric someone’s passion, there may be a walking driving, biking, paddling, or other kind of trail somewhere that focuses on it.</p>
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</div>Portland in 'Spring Has Sprung & U.S. Gardens Await Discovery'https://tripatini.com/group/oregon/forum/topics/portland-in-spring-has-sprung-u-s-gardens-await-discovery2021-05-14T12:18:50.000Z2021-05-14T12:18:50.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><div class="xg_module_body"><div class="discussion"><div class="description"><div class="xg_user_generated"><div class="xg_module_body"><div class="discussion"><div class="description"><div class="xg_user_generated"><p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8725265494?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8725265494?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-center" width="750"/></a></p>
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<p>Spring is here, and summer's already around the corner! If you’re a flower gardener - and the <strong>National Gardening Association</strong> estimates that members of over a third of U.S. households are - you already may have begun to till soil and plant seeds. And those who like to travel as well as garden (as well as those who enjoy gardens more by watching than working), now is time to plan a trip to take in some of Mother Nature’s bountiful beauty.</p>
<p><br/> Gardens come in a variety of types, sizes and offerings. Some are urban pockets of color and scent, others world-famous destinations that people travel far to see. They also can turn pages of history, amaze with their beauty, and at times also amuse.</p>
<p>Wherever you live, or go, there no doubt are parks and plots that can satisfy a longing for the splendor that flowers, shrubs and trees provide. Many city dwellers live close to outstanding public gardens.</p>
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</div></div>Oregon coast cited as one of '5 Fab Lesser Known Places to Visit in the USA this Year'https://tripatini.com/group/oregon/forum/topics/oregon-coast-cited-as-one-of-5-fab-lesser-known-places-to-visit2020-01-17T02:39:45.000Z2020-01-17T02:39:45.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><p><br/></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Boasting inspiring national parks, gorgeous lush green valleys, plenty of adventure parks, thrilling adventure sports, and stunning beaches - the United States is the perfect place for you to head to for a refreshing vacation in 2020! And it offers a seemingly inexhaustable supply of amazing sights and experiences. If you've already seen the marquis destinations - New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Chicago, New Orleans, the Grand Canyon, and so forth - there are plenty of lesser known places that are amazingly rewarding - and let you enjoy a holiday far away from the maddening crowds and revel in privacy and seclusion. Here are five that are well worth your time and money:</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br/></span></p>
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<p></p></div>The Oregon coast's Heceta Lighthouse Bed and Breakfasthttps://tripatini.com/group/oregon/forum/topics/the-oregon-coast-s-heceta-lighthouse-bed-and-breakfast2019-10-19T10:52:28.000Z2019-10-19T10:52:28.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><p class="western"><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://the2writers.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/54-img_1957-0021.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://the2writers.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/54-img_1957-0021.jpg?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-center" width="750"/></a></p>
<p><br/> Who doesn't like a lighthouse? Artistic sentinels of the past and present that conjure up thoughts of tumultuous seas and shipwrecks along craggy coasts. For some, a lighthouse may bring visions of a peaceful life with the siren call of gulls and foghorns. Adventure to some, serenity to others. Who lived such a life and how did they live it? There's a great way to find out, if only for a day or two.</p>
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<p></p></div>Magnificent Overleaf Lodge in coastal Yachatshttps://tripatini.com/group/oregon/forum/topics/magnificent-overleaf-lodge-in-coastal-yachats2019-09-08T14:49:34.000Z2019-09-08T14:49:34.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://the2writers.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/23-20190320_192152.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://the2writers.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/23-20190320_192152.jpg?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-center" width="750"/></a></p>
<p>The Overleaf Lodge rests on the edge of the Pacific Ocean; so close that you can easily hear the waves thumping the rocky shoreline. The Overleaf seems large for its small-town surroundings. However, it has the advantage of a location that is situated well off busy Highway 101 and the entire property blends well with the local flora.</p>
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<p><span>Downtown Eugene, Oregon is decidedly more laid back and outdoorsy than much larger and more renowned Portland to the north. The University of Oregon's extensive in-town footprint and streets packed with local non-chain shopping make it a pedestrian haven. Strolling here especially on weekends during the warmer months envelops you in the city's music scene like a sax player belting out tunes under a cavernous overpass enhancing the acoustics and gritty blues guitarists busking on street corners.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br/> <strong>Carrie Wynkoop</strong> loves discovering and sharing great Oregon wine. But when she began her explorations over 20 years ago, she joined one wine club after another but was unable to find any exclusively focusing on Oregon, even though the state is a top U.S. producer. Wynkoop decided to take matters into her own able hands, establishing</span> <span xml:lang="en" lang="en"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">her very own <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cellar503.com/">Cellar 503</a>.</span></span></p>
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<p></p></div>7 top restaurants in foodie mecca Portlandhttps://tripatini.com/group/oregon/forum/topics/7-top-restaurants-in-foodie-mecca-portland2016-03-14T14:01:42.000Z2016-03-14T14:01:42.000ZDavid Paul Appellhttps://tripatini.com/members/DavidPaulAppell<div><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/106873477?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="250" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/106873477?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="250" class="align-left"/></a><span>The "foodie" revolution shows no signs of slowing down, and the dining scene in one of the foremost cities that helped ignite it is still going strong, as well. From creative New American (especially drawing upon the traditions and bounty of the great </span><strong>Pacific Northwest</strong><span>) to international influences and fusion (Mediterranean, Indian, Thai, and much, much more), </span><strong>Portland</strong><span> chefs continue to push the envelope, surprising and delighting not just locals, but... </span><em><a href="http://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/portland-oregon-restaurants" target="_blank">keep reading</a></em></p></div>Stunning history on display at the Oregon Trail Centerhttps://tripatini.com/group/oregon/forum/topics/stunning-history-on-display-at-the-oregon-trail-center2014-10-26T15:05:24.000Z2014-10-26T15:05:24.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><p><a href="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7414/9144976122_42565547e9_n.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7414/9144976122_42565547e9_n.jpg?width=250" width="250" class="align-right"/></a><span>Imagine it, if you can - in the mid 19th century, more than 300,000 men, women, and children making a 2,200-mile trek through open country from Missouri to what's now Willamette Valley and beyond in wagons and on foot. Here, five miles east of Baker City in Oregon's dry, dusty northeast corner, a multimedia interpretative center offers a wide variety of educational experiences that dramatically bring home just how... </span><a href="http://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/oregon-trail-interpretative-center" target="_blank">keep reading</a></p></div>Must-see sites on Oregon coastal drive?https://tripatini.com/group/oregon/forum/topics/must-see-sites-on-oregon-coastal-drive2013-08-10T15:15:51.000Z2013-08-10T15:15:51.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><p>A fellow Tripatini member is wondering what she should not miss on a road trip up the Oregon coast. To help, please respond not here but <a href="http://www.tripatini.com/forum/topics/auto-trip-on-the-coast-in-oregon" target="_blank">at this link to our Ask A Travel Pro forum</a>. <br/><br/>Many thanks!!<br/><br/></p></div>foodies going to Portland seek suggestionshttps://tripatini.com/group/oregon/forum/topics/foodies-going-to-portland-seek-suggestions2012-11-01T16:41:04.000Z2012-11-01T16:41:04.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><p>If you'd like to help, please reply not here but <a href="http://www.tripatini.com/forum/topics/foodie-going-portland" target="_blank">at this link to our Ask A Travel Pro forum</a>.<br/><br/>Thanks much!!</p></div>Travel and Words Spring 2012 Writers Conferencehttps://tripatini.com/group/oregon/forum/topics/travel-and-words-spring-2012-writers-conference2012-04-03T02:53:42.000Z2012-04-03T02:53:42.000ZAllen Coxhttps://tripatini.com/members/AllenCox<div><p><strong>April 29-30, 2012</strong></p>
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<p>- Visitor bureaus and destination marketing organizations from around the Pacific Northwest</p>
<p>- Featured speakers: published writers, travel & tourism experts and panels of writers & editors</p>
<p>- Early bird registration of $125 until April 15</p>
<p>- Includes conference materials, access to presenters and exhibitors, refreshments and meals</p>
<p>- Fort Worden State Park is offering lodging at special conference rates</p>
<p><a href="http://www.travelandwords.com" target="_blank">www.travelandwords.com</a></p></div>Tourism and Media Professionals Featured at Travel Writers Conferencehttps://tripatini.com/group/oregon/forum/topics/tourism-and-media-32011-03-19T23:12:02.000Z2011-03-19T23:12:02.000ZAllen Coxhttps://tripatini.com/members/AllenCox<div><p align="center" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="font"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;"><i>Travel & Words Spring '11 conference offers opportunities to connect learn and write about sustainable, green and responsible travel and tourism for an early registration fee of $99.</i></font></font></span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;"><i><a target="_blank" href="http://www.travelandwords.com/">Travel & Words Spring ‘11</a></i></font></font><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;">, recommended by</font></font> <font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;"><i>Writer's Digest</i></font></font> <font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;">as a premier travel writers' conference, confirmed today a full agenda of industry speakers, destination specialists, and travel publishers and editors at the May 1-2 event. The conference focus is on sustainable, green and responsible travel and tourism.</font></font></p>
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<p class="western"><span><strong><span><span><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;">Confirmed presenters</font></font></span></span></strong></span> <span class="font"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;">include:</font></font></span> <span class="font"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;">Allen Cox, freelance travel</font></font></span> <font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;">and lifestyle writer; Jake Haupert, of Evergreen Escapes and the P.U.R.E. Travel Collaborative; Roger Ward, travel photographer; Linda Saunders, Director of Wildlife Conservation at Wolf Haven International; Nan Devlin, tourism strategist and lecturer in sustainable tourism; Laurel Miller, food and travel writer with a focus on sustainable agriculture; and Roy Stevenson, highly successful freelance writer. </font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><font face="Times, Times New Roman"><font size="2"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong>Travel bloggers</strong></font></font></font></font> <font face="Times, Times New Roman"><font size="2"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;">Beth Whitman,</font></font></font></font> <font face="Times, Times New Roman"><font size="2"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;">Terri Fogarty, Bobbie Hasselbring, Shannon Huffman Polson, Pam Mandel and Marilyn McFarlane</font></font></font></font><font face="Times, Times New Roman"><font size="2"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;"><strong> </strong></font></font></font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;"><span class="font"><strong>Ten travel and tourism organizations</strong></span> from throughout the Pacific Northwest are confirmed as exhibitors including from Washington State: San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau, Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism, Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau, Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission, Whidbey and Camano Islands Tourism, Kitsap Peninsula Visitor and Convention Bureau, Snohomish County Tourism Bureau, and Visit Mt. Rainier. From Oregon, exhibitors are Travel Yamhill Valley and Travel Lane County Cascades to Coast. </font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><font face="Times, Times New Roman"><font size="2"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;"><span class="font"><strong>Sponsor-partners</strong></span> <span class="font">include</span></font></font> <font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;">Morrison's Rogue River Lodge, Pacific Northwest Float Trips, Emerald Isle Sailing Charters, Columbia River Eco-Tours, Woodinville Wine Country, Hewlett Packard Odin Ink Print-on-Demand,</font></font> <font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;">and Response Interactive.</font></font></font></font></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;"><span class="font"><strong>Early bird registration</strong></span> of $99 will continue through March 31. This represents a 20% savings from the registration fee listed in</font></font> <font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;"><i>Writer's Digest</i></font></font><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;">, and a nearly 35% savings from the "at the door" price of $145.</font></font></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;">The conference also will follow green meeting practices by reducing paper use and encouraging attendees to arrive by train, shuttle or car-share.</font></font></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;">Registration includes conference materials, writers' resource table, authors' book table, a wine tasting hosted by Woodinville Wine Country, access to presenters and exhibitors, and refreshments and meals. Willows Lodge is offering a special room rate to attendees who make reservations before April 15. For more information, visit: <a href="http://www.travelandwords.com/">www.travelandwords.com</a>.</font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><font face="Times, Times New Roman"><font size="2"><span class="font"><font color="#0000FF"><font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><b>About Pacific NW Travel Writers Conference</b></span></font></font></font></font><font color="#0000FF"><font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;"><span style="text-decoration: none;">:</span></font></font></font></font></span> <font color="#0000FF"><font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;"><i><span style="text-decoration: none;">Travel & Words</span></i></font></font></font></font> <font color="#0000FF"><font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;"><span style="text-decoration: none;">conferences are presented by Pacific NW Travel Writers Conference, an all-volunteer organization of</span></font></font></font></font> <font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;">regional freelance writers, travel bloggers and tourism professionals</font></font> <font color="#0000FF"><font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;"><span style="text-decoration: none;">dedicated to providing a forum for freelance writers and photographers who want to explore emerging trends and expand their markets in new ways in a changing industry</span></font></font></font></font><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;">.</font></font></font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><font face="Times, Times New Roman"><font size="2"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;">Allen Cox </font></font></font></font><font face="Times, Times New Roman"><font size="2"><font color="#0000FF"><u><a href="mailto:allencox@q.com"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;">allencox@q.com</font></font></a></u></font></font></font></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><font face="Times, Times New Roman"><font size="2"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;">Myrna Oakley </font></font></font></font><font face="Times, Times New Roman"><font size="2"><font color="#0000FF"><u><a href="mailto:myrnalo6@gmail.com"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;">myrnalo6@gmail.com</font></font></a></u></font> <font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;"><br/></font></font></font></font><br/><font face="Times, Times New Roman"><font size="2"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;">Website:</font></font> <font color="#0000FF"><u><a><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;">www.travelandwords.com</font></font></a></u></font></font></font></p></div>Writer's Digest Names Travel & Words Spring 2011 as Top Conference for Travel Writershttps://tripatini.com/group/oregon/forum/topics/writers-digest-names-travel-42011-03-10T06:49:28.000Z2011-03-10T06:49:28.000ZAllen Coxhttps://tripatini.com/members/AllenCox<div><div class="discussion"><div class="description"><div class="xg_module_body"><div class="postbody"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.travelandwords.com/">Travel and Words</a><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">,<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73855917?profile=original"></a> the highly regarded Pacific Northwest conference that connects travel <a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/106833796?profile=original"></a>writers with destination specialists, announced today that early bird registration of $99 will continue through March 31. With the publicity resulting from an article in the March/April issue of</font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2"><i>Writer's Digest</i></font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2">naming</font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2"><i>Travel & Words</i></font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2">as a recommended conference for travel writers, chairperson Myrna Oakley is extending the discounted price to give more writers access to the conference at an excellent value. The $99 fee represents a 20% savings from the fee listed in</font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2"><i>Writer's Digest</i></font></font><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">, and a nearly 35% savings from the "at the door" price of $145.</font></font></div>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2"><i>Travel & Words</i></font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2">will be held May 1-2, 2011, at Willows Lodge, a sustainable boutique hotel located near Seattle in Woodinville, Washington. The event theme is Sustainable + Green + Responsible Travel and Tourism, offering an opportunity for freelance writers, bloggers and journalists to explore these key trends in travel in the Northwest and throughout the world.</font></font></p>
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<p class="western">“<font face="Verdana"><font size="2"><i>Travel & Words</i></font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2">provides a way for new and experienced travel writers to meet, network, and share resources and story ideas with regional travel and tourism organizations, industry professionals, editors and publishers, and other writers,” said Myrna Oakley. “The feedback we get each year from attendees is that our conference provides value in both connections and publishing results.”</font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">Ten visitor bureaus and destination marketing organizations from throughout the Pacific Northwest are confirmed as exhibitors.</font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2">Panels of freelance writers, travel bloggers, publishers, and magazine and book editors will offer guidance on pitching articles and building a freelance writing business.</font></font></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">The conference also will follow green meeting practices by reducing paper use and encouraging attendees to arrive by train, shuttle or car-share.</font></font></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><font face="Times"><font size="2"><font face="Verdana">Registration includes conference materials, writers' resource table, authors' book table, Northwest wineries wine tasting, access to presenters and exhibitors, and refreshments and meals. Willows Lodge is offering a special room rate to attendees. For more information, visit:</font> <font color="#0000FF"><u><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.travelwritersconference.com/"><font face="Verdana">http://www.travelwritersconference.com/</font></a></u></font></font></font></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><font face="Times"><font size="2"><font color="#0000FF"><font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><b>About Pacific NW Travel Writers Conference</b></span></font></font></font><font color="#0000FF"><font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><span style="text-decoration: none;">: Travel & Words conferences are presented by Pacific NW Travel Writers Conference, an all-volunteer organization of</span></font></font></font> <font face="Verdana">regional freelance writers, travel bloggers and tourism professionals</font> <font color="#0000FF"><font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><span style="text-decoration: none;">dedicated to providing a forum for freelance writers, staff writers and journalists who want to explore and expand their markets in new ways in a changing worl</span></font></font></font><font face="Verdana">d.</font></font></font></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2"><i>Sustainable + Green + Responsible Travel and Tourism theme drives<br/>speaker topics throughout the two-day event</i></font></font><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font size="2"><i>.</i></font></font></strong></span></p>
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<p>February 16, 2011 (Seattle) - Travel & Words, the highly regarded Pacific Northwest conference that connects travel writers with destination specialists, announced today its line-up of presenters. The event theme is Sustainable + Green + Responsible Travel and Tourism, offering an opportunity for freelance writers, bloggers and journalists to explore these key trends in travel in the Northwest and throughout the world. Travel & Words will be held May 1-2, 2011, at Willows Lodge, a sustainable boutique hotel located near Seattle in Woodinville, Washington.</p>
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<p>Presenters include published writers and specialists in sustainability, including:</p>
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<p>- Allen Cox, travel and lifestyle writer, and author of Best Easy Day Hikes Seattle and Best Easy Day Hikes Tacoma.</p>
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<p>- Jake Haupert, chief escapes officer of Evergreen Escapes, an adventure travel company, and co-founder of P.U.R.E. Travel Collaborative, which promotes and supports the sustainable tourism industry in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.</p>
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<p>- Linda Saunders, Director of Conservation at Wolf Haven International in Tenino, Washington. This non-profit organization supports wolf conservation and education, and provides a lifetime sanctuary for displaced or captive-born wolves.</p>
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<p>- Roger Ward, award-winning travel photographer whose images have been published in regional, national and international publications.</p>
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<p>- Roy Stevenson, freelance writer and author of the upcoming e-book, Maximum Marketing of Freelance Non-Fiction Articles.</p>
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<p>- Nan Devlin, writer, tourism strategist and instructor in sustainable tourism administration at The George Washington University, Washington D.C.</p>
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<p>- And a surprise guest presenter on the topic of “Sustainable Culinary and Agritourism," which will be the theme of Travel & Words Spring 2012 conference.</p>
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<p>Panels of freelance writers, travel bloggers, publishers, and magazine and book editors will offer guidance on pitching articles and building a freelance writing business.</p>
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<p>Nine visitor bureaus and destination marketing organizations from throughout the Pacific Northwest are confirmed as exhibitors.</p>
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<p>The conference also will follow green meeting practices by reducing paper use and encouraging attendees to arrive by train, shuttle or car-share.</p>
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<p>Early bird registration of $99 is available until March 1. This includes conference materials, writers' resource table, authors' book table, Northwest wineries wine tasting, access to presenters and exhibitors, and refreshments and meals. Willows Lodge is offering a special room rate to attendees. For more information, visit: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.travelwritersconference.com/">http://www.travelwritersconference.com/</a></p>
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<p>About Pacific NW Travel Writers Conference: Travel & Words conferences are presented by Pacific NW Travel Writers Conference, an all-volunteer organization of regional freelance writers, travel bloggers and tourism professionals dedicated to providing a forum for freelance writers, staff writers and journalists who want to explore and expand their markets in new ways in a changing world.</p>
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<p>Media Contacts:</p>
<p>Allen Cox, 253.565.7776, <a href="mailto:allencox@q.com">allencox@q.com</a></p>
<p>Myrna Oakley, 503.661.6473, <a href="mailto:myrnalo6@gmail.com">myrnalo6@gmail.com</a></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.travelandwords.com">http://www.travelandwords.com</a></p></div>Travel & Words Spring 2011 Writer's Conference Focuses on Sustainable + Green + Responsible Travel and Tourism, Announces Tourism Industry Exhibitorshttps://tripatini.com/group/oregon/forum/topics/travel-words-spring-2011-82011-02-05T23:50:39.000Z2011-02-05T23:50:39.000ZAllen Coxhttps://tripatini.com/members/AllenCox<div>
<p align="left" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2"><i>Conference connects travel writers with tourism organizations, publishers and sustainability</i></font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2"><span lang="en-US" xml:lang="en-US"><i>experts to explore new freelance market opportunities.</i></span></font></font></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font face="Courier New"><font size="2"><br/></font></font><font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">February</font></font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2">5</font></font><font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">, 2011</font></font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2">(Portland) -</font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2"><i>Travel & Words</i></font></font><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">, the premier travel writers' event in the Pacific Northwest, is using its spring conference to educate and inspire writers for a new era in travel writing. The theme for the two-day event, Sustainable + Green + Responsible Travel and Tourism, offers an</font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2"><span lang="en-US" xml:lang="en-US">opportunity for freelance writers</span></font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2">and journalists</font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2">to</font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2"><span lang="en-US" xml:lang="en-US">explo</span></font></font><font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">re these</font></font></font> key <font face="Verdana"><font size="2"><span lang="en-US" xml:lang="en-US">trends in</span></font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2"><span lang="en-US" xml:lang="en-US">travel in the Northwest and throughout the world.</span></font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2"><i>Travel + Words</i></font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2">will be held May 1-2, 2011</font></font><font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">,</font></font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2">at Willows Lodge,</font></font> <font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">a sustainable boutique hotel located near Seattle</font></font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2">in Woodinville, Washington.</font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">“<font face="Verdana"><font size="2">Travel & Words is unique in that it connects travel writers directly with destination specialists," said Myrna Oakley, conference chair and veteran travel writer. "From our previous</font></font> <font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">conferences</font></font></font><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">, we've found this to be a successful method for writers to build relationships in the travel industry, and for tourism organizations to be able to tell their</font></font> <font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">stories</font></font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2">to a room full of motivated</font></font> <font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">freelance</font></font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2">writers."</font></font></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><font face="Times"><font size="2"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">Visitor bureaus and destination marketing organizations from throughout the Pacific Northwest are confirmed as exhibitors. These include (to date):</font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2"><span lang="en-US" xml:lang="en-US">San Juan Islands</span></font></font> <font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">Visitor Bureau</font></font></font><font face="Verdana"><font size="2"><span lang="en-US" xml:lang="en-US">, Bellingham Whatcom County</span></font></font> <font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">Tourism</font></font></font><font face="Verdana"><font size="2"><span lang="en-US" xml:lang="en-US">, Long Beach Peninsula</span></font></font> <font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">Visitor Bureau</font></font></font><font face="Verdana"><font size="2"><span lang="en-US" xml:lang="en-US">, Olympic Peninsula</span></font></font> <font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">Tourism Commission</font></font></font><font face="Verdana"><font size="2"><span lang="en-US" xml:lang="en-US">, Whidbey and Camano Islands</span></font></font> <font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">Tourism</font></font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2"><span lang="en-US" xml:lang="en-US">(Island County), Kitsap Peninsula</span></font></font> <font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">Convention and Visitor Bureau</font></font></font><font face="Verdana"><font size="2"><span lang="en-US" xml:lang="en-US">, and Visit Mt</span></font></font><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">. Rainier from Washington State.</font></font> <font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">Travel</font></font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2">Yamhill</font></font> <font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">Valley</font></font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2">and</font></font> <font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">Travel</font></font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2">Lane</font></font> <font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">County Cascades to Coast</font></font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2">from Oregon will also exhibit.</font></font></font></font></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><font face="Times"><font size="2"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">Featured speakers will include publishe</font></font><font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">d writers,</font></font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2">sustainability experts and panels of</font></font> <font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">freelance writers, travel bloggers</font></font></font><font face="Verdana">,</font> <font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">and</font></font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2">magazine and book editors. The conference</font></font> <font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">also</font></font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2">will follow green meeting practices</font></font> <font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">by</font></font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2">reducing paper use and encouraging attendees to arrive by train, shuttle or car-share.</font></font><font color="#000000"><font face="Courier New"><font size="2"><br/><br/></font></font></font><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">Early bird registration</font></font> <font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">of</font></font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2">$99 is available until March 1. This includes conference materials,</font></font> <font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">access to presenters and exhibitors,</font></font></font> <font face="Verdana"><font size="2">refreshments and meals. Willows Lodge is offering a special room rate to attendees. For more information, visit:</font></font> <font color="#0000FF"><font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://www.travelwritersconference.com/">http://www.travelwritersconference.com/</a>.</span></font></font></font></font></font></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><font face="Times"><font size="2"><font color="#0000FF"><font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">About Pacific NW Travel Writers Conference:</span></span></font></font></font></font> <font color="#0000FF"><font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Travel &</span></font></font></font></font> <font color="#0000FF"><font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Words conferences are presented by Pacific NW Travel Writers Conference, an all-volunteer organization dedicated to providing a forum for freelance writers, staff writers and journalists who want to explore and expand their markets in new ways in a changing worl</span></font></font></font></font><font face="Verdana"><span style="text-decoration: none;">d.</span></font></font></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in;"><font face="Times"><font size="2"><font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">Media Contact:</font></font></font> <font color="#000000"><font face="Courier New"><font size="2"><br/></font></font></font><font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">Myrna Oakley</font></font></font> <font color="#000000"><font face="Courier New"><font size="2"><br/></font></font></font><font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">Telephone: 503.661.6473</font></font></font> <font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><br/></font></font><font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2">Email:</font></font></font> <font color="#0000FF"><u><a href="mailto:myrnalo6@gmail.com"><font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana"><font size="2" style="font-size: 9pt;">myrnalo6@gmail.com</font></font></font></a></u></font></font></font></p></div>McMinnville, Oregon is the heart of Oregon's premier wine country!https://tripatini.com/group/oregon/forum/topics/mcminnville-oregon-is-the2010-12-21T05:09:34.000Z2010-12-21T05:09:34.000ZCheryl Hockadayhttps://tripatini.com/members/CherylHockaday<div><p>If you haven't stayed in McMinnville, Oregon you don't know what a good thing you're missing. Great wine, great gourmet food and super-fun shopping. Definitely not just a day trip; stay <strong>at least</strong> two days-there are over 200 wineries in this county! Eat, sleep and love downtown McMinnville!~</p></div>Portland, Oregon Articlehttps://tripatini.com/group/oregon/forum/topics/portland-oregon-article2009-12-05T04:03:54.000Z2009-12-05T04:03:54.000ZSusan Frosthttps://tripatini.com/members/SusanFrost<div>Hello Group
Below is a recent article that I wrote about Portland, Oregon that is published on Tripatini.
<a href="http://blog.tripatini.com/2009/10/26/falling-into-the-great-outdoors-in-portland-oregon">http://blog.tripatini.com/2009/10/26/falling-into-the-great-outdoors-in-portland-oregon</a>.
Regards,
Susan Frost</div>