Shelley Arenas

It’s hard to say which is more alluring for Washington visitors: the sculpted bays of Puget Sound, the volcanic peaks of the Cascade Range, or the lively neighborhoods and first-rate attractions, locavore-minded restaurants, and trendy music clubs of Seattle. Here’s a tour that reveals all of the state’s charms.  Days 1 and 2: Seattle  Begin … Continued

The hip and urbane cities of Seattle and Portland bookend this itinerary, with the verdant Olympic Peninsula, rugged Oregon Coast, and undulating Willamette Valley Wine Country at the heart, giving you the best of the city and the country in one trip.  Days 1 and 2: Seattle Start in Seattle, where you can spend a … Continued

With 10 days, you can get a taste of Oregon’s largest city, eco-conscious Portland, while also getting a nice sense of the state’s geographical diversity—the mountainous and sweeping coast, gorgeous Crater Lake, the rugged Cascade Mountains, and the eastern high-desert regions. Days 1 and 2: Portland Start by spending a couple of days in Portland, … Continued

Easily reached from Washington via a combination of ferry and roads, Vancouver and Victoria are a pair of gems that should not be missed. The former is a fast-growing, contemporary city—Canada’s third largest—with a mix of enchanting outdoor activities and world-class cultural and culinary diversions. Much smaller, Victoria is surprisingly relaxed and compact for a … Continued