Honeymoon in Portland
 

My fiance and I are looking into several cities to go on our honeymoon. Anyone have any preference between the following cities;why or why not please. Thanks. <BR> <BR> <BR>Portland, Oregon <BR> <BR>Boston, Massachusetts <BR> <BR>Boise, Idaho <BR> <BR>Miami, Florida <BR> <BR>Knoxville, Tennessee <BR> <BR>Chicago, Illinois. <BR>

Congratulations on your impending marriage. Now, when are you going on your honeymoon? How long? Also, what do you like to do? Museums, shows, concerts, outdoors things? If we knew these things we would be able to give you a more specific answer. <BR> <BR>That being said, of the choices you gave, I'd recommend Boston or Chicago, all other things being equal. Why? There is just so much to do and so much atmosphere in these cities. I'd not even consider Boise (no offense, Idahoans), unless you are ready to get outside of town and go hunting. I don't know Knoxville enough to comment. And I'd skip Miami, but then it is one of my least favorite cities. The humidity and I don't get along. See other postings on this forum to find out more about Portland.

Congratulations! I can speak knowledgably of Chicago since that's where I'm from. Great city if you can stay downtown and check out the Art Institute, Museum of Science & Industry, Lincoln Park and the great waterfront. There are many excellent restaurants there -- for a big splurge try Everest, or for lunch, Brasserie Jo is great. I live in Portland now though, and have to say that if you are into the outdoors, this is the place to go. You can stay in downtown Portland and you have your choices of: many of the riverfront festivals depending on when you stay, a 1 hour drive to Mt. Hood for a scenic drive, or for excellent skiing at Mt. Hood Meadows if you're here in winter. There's also Timberline Lodge on the mountain which I have not skiied, but has a great restaurant for lunch if you do a day trip sightseeing there (stop and see Multnomah Falls on the way or do the hike up to Angel's Rest)' you're also just one hour away from some really fine wineries west of the city (near Dundee, McMinnville) for Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir (I recommend Chateau Benoit as one of your stops). If you want the beach, drive 1 1/2 hrs west from Portland and you hit the beautiful rocky Oregon coast - great views! And of course, 1 1/2 hrs north you have Mt. St. Helens, site of the 1980 blast -- there's a helicopter ride you can do into the crater of the volcano that is just amazing. Portland is easier to navigate than Miami, Chicago or Boston, and you'll find hotel and restaurant prices lower (and people, especially the drivers, are nicer). The mountain views here are amazing and people are very casual. If you decide to come here and want restaurant recommendations, let me know...my husband and I were in a corporate apartment for nearly 7 months last year here and we ate out all the time, so I know what's good and what's not. Good luck!

When's the wedding? Time of year could be hellpful to weigh the pros and cons.

Please add the following Canadian locations to your lost of possibilities: <BR> <BR>Vancouver Island/Vancouver - Good combination of outdoor activities and city life. <BR> <BR>Or Quebec City - A beautiful and romantic city that reminds one of Paris. <BR> <BR>Either city offers a lot to do and you'd benefit from the exchange rate.