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To make planning and booking your romantic hotel retreat simpler and more enjoyable, we're sharing our top tips.

At Coast Hotels, we're thrilled that people are itching to get back out there. We want to help you have the best and safest possible experiences, so we've put together our top travel tips for 2021.

There are certainly ways to remain safe while travelling during coronavirus, including heeding all local COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions, but there are several additional steps you can take to further protect your overall health.

On behalf of the entire team at Coast Hotels, I wish you a healthy, happy 2021. We enter 2021 with lots of new knowledge and context – excited for amazing experiences that lie ahead.

If you're already sold on the idea of gifting holiday travel this year, great. But if not, here are all the reasons why (and how) you should do it.

This year, the focus is on micro gatherings and virtual gatherings. And while we’re all seeking a bit of normalcy, this year is different. But difference can be good and one big silver lining of 2020 is the light it has shone on small, local businesses -- and their importance in communities. Enter holiday gift giving.

Fall is a wonderful time to get outside and enjoy the fresh, crisp air before the cold of winter sets in.

We want to provide you with some resources you can use to plan and execute your trips safely and comfortably. Here are some frequently asked questions for travel during COVID-19. 

Every member of the family can enjoy a pumpkin patch visit, and it’s a perfect activity for enjoying the mild fall weather and gorgeous scenery while safely physical distancing.

It’s no surprise that traveling as a disabled person has long been considered near-impossible. Fortunately, the travel industry is waking up to this fact and has taken huge steps toward making accessible travel, well, more accessible.

There’s been a substantial rise in eco-travel, or sustainable travel, in recent years. Learn More

Road trips are an excellent way to travel. You get to experience lots of different things, fun road trips are typically more affordable than air travel, and physical distancing is built right in.

Anyone who’s willing to spend the time learning how to become a better photographer and hone their craft, that is.

Embracing the new realities of COVID-19 means that we will all just approach things differently, and that includes the summer vacation.

“Nature has always been a part of childhood. Let’s make sure it doesn’t stop with us.” It finished with the tagline, “Rediscover the joy of nature.”

At Coast Hotels we’ve had some internal conversation around active allyship, and it’s with that lens that we’re approaching National Indigenous Peoples Day in 2020.

When you hear the word vacation, what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s a white sandy beach with the waves gently lapping at the shore and palm trees swaying in the breeze, or sightseeing in a posh city you’ve never been

Travelling is one of the best ways to create memories and bond with your loved ones. That’s especially true when you have children.

The inner journey of travel is intensified by solitude. American travel writer Paul Theroux's simple words so eloquently explain one of the main benefits of traveling alone: The incredible personal journey you will be taken on.

The old rule on not mixing business with pleasure is last decade. "Bleisure trips," or business and leisure trips, are the modern way to travel for work.

If you frequently daydream of boarding a plane for far-flung destinations but don't have the salary of a CEO, you may think that a vacation is simply out of the question. However, traveling doesn't have to cost a fortune and in fact, planning an incredible trip that's also affordable is easy with a bit of planning, flexibility and open-mindedness.

The Benson, a Coast Hotel, is a AAA, 4-Diamond property with 287 luxury-appointed guest rooms in downtown Portland. Built in 1913, the hotel embraces its rich history with traditional European styling coupled with upscale modern amenities such as Tempur-Pedic Sleep System beds, organic bamboo robes, and 24-hour room service. Bring Fido too, because The Benson is pet-friendly.

The holiday season is often referred to as “the most wonderful time of the year," with twinkling lights illuminating the streets and friends and neighbours wrapped up in the infectious feelings of warmth and good holiday cheer.

When the winter temperatures dip, visions of cozy shelter and snowy fun might get you thinking it’s time for a holiday getaway, and why not? After all, the holidays are the perfect time for a cozy getaway, whether you head to the hills or decide to enjoy downtime in the city. When the winter is calling your name, take some time to relax. These Coast Hotels offer the coziest getaway spots where holiday cheer is being served up big time!

Looking for “pet-friendly hotels near me?" Look no further than Coast Hotels! If you’re a pet owner who loves to travel, you know that it’s no fun leaving your beloved friend behind. With dog-friendly hotels, you don’t have to! You can plan a trip where your favourite pet can join in the fun.

Last month Coast Chilliwack Hotel welcomed two if its cutest visitors yet: Bear and Momo of Loki & Friends.

No summer is complete without a road trip, especially one through the Pacific Northwest. We’ve selected the best attractions that allow you to experience and cover the entire area. You can start anywhere you'd like! Before you pack your bags and turn the key in the ignition, here are our top picks to help you plan a memorable trip through Washington State.

The holiday season is behind us and it’s the start of a new year. Gifts have been unwrapped, leftovers are eaten, the decorations are in a box, and you've set some goals to look forward to in 2019. One of the most common resolutions on people’s list is to travel more. It’s no news that traveling can boost your health and wellbeing. Exploring a new place can do wonders and can enrich our lives by opening our eyes to new experiences and discoveries. Travel also helps us to appreciate what we have at home. If your New Year’s resolution is to travel more in 2019, then we have some tips on how you can reach that goal!

Though it's great to be home for the holidays, there are many reasons why a quick winter vacation might be even better. Perhaps you'd like to skip the stresses of preparing for the busiest season of all, or maybe you're looking for an extra special gift for someone who needs a getaway. Whatever the reason for your holiday hideaway search, you should keep reading to discover the charming Coast Hotels properties offering a cheery dose of shopping magic with their holiday hideaway options.

While traveling can be a rewarding experience, spending green is an understandable concern as you determine how much fun you can have based on what's available. However, staying green is just as important whenever you're seeking adventure. Staying natural, keeping clean, and conserving energy will make your surroundings a pleasant and better place to live.

With such a wide variety of interesting and enticing restaurants in Portland, it can be hard to find one that you’ll love more than the rest. However, with a little insider help and a delectable description of what you can expect, we want to help guide you towards some of the best foodie spots in Portland.

When you’re heading to a city known universally as ‘Beer Town’ then you know you’re in for a good time. There’s no shortage of hot spots to have a cold one in Portland, with around 70 microbreweries in Oregon’s capital. We won’t dare list them all; you might get buzzed just from reading about all of them. But here are a few top breweries in Portland that are highly recommended for your leisure.