Downtown at the Duniway
With my BFF in town, I wanted to book a fun hotel downtown where we could stay close to everything and have some nice perks. I have stayed at the Hilton Downtown Portland before and had been amazingly…
Weekend getaways around the Pacific Northwest
Hot springs, vintage trailers, wine country and city hotels, tried out and written up by Heather Egan.
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Go Off-the-Grid and Get Centered At Breitenbush
At Breitenbush Hot Springs, the gong reverberates throughout the retreat space to signal meal time is near. Farm fresh, organic, vegetarian meals are thoughtfully crafted for all who visit this off-the-grid sanctuary.
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Time Travel at The Vintages Trailer Resort
The Vintages were a bucket list place to stay after driving by on a girls' wine tasting weekend. I'm a fan of glamping and thought it would be the perfect place to stay while celebrating my 17th…
Glamping Girls Weekend at Pampered Wilderness
Pampered Wilderness is located in Millersvania State Park. They have six cabins to choose from - the one we stayed in was called the Country Cabin with two full-size beds. When they say that you don't…
Views of Portland at Pittock Mansion
The road is windy and narrow as we drive up the hill to meet the treetops. Greenery and fresh air meet you us as we slow down and open the sunroof. Smiles start to form as we turn down our internal…
Portland South Waterfront in Autumn
Portland's Tom McCall Park is a 30 plus acre waterfront destination. Any season it is a good season for Waterfront Park.
Hi, I’m Heather
I write Polka Dot Travels from Portland, Oregon. It’s where I keep the getaways worth repeating: the glamping weekends, the wine-shuttle Saturdays, the off-the-grid soaks, and the honest tips I wish someone had told me first.
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