Christmas in Portland, Oregon: Christmas ships lead the way

You know it’s Christmas time in Portland, Oregon when the Christmas Ships sail on the Willamette and Columbia Rivers. For close to 60 years, privately owned vessels have paraded on the rivers, stopping to circle and wow onlookers gathered on bridges, shorelines and riverside restaurants.

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Christmas Shopping in Colonial Williamsburg-The George and Martha Shopping Spree

Christmas wasn’t a big gift-giving time in Colonial days, but the merchants in Colonial Williamsburg sacrificed historical authenticity in favor of the much more modern tradition of holiday shopping – big time. The stores lining Duke of Gloucester Street are those that were there in the 1700s, so don’t go looking for Santa centerpieces or… Read More

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Irish Inn B&B along the Illinois wine trail

I like the holiday decompression stay for those who need a break before or after the holidays. If you can’t come to the Irish Inn, send your inlaws, kids, or neighbors.

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