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The Magic of Lincoln City’s Festival of Illusions

Spring break in Lincoln City is pure magic.  March 24th to 28th is the “Festival of Illusions” with a Magic Camps during the day for the kids and performances from professional magicians and mentalists at night. The Magic Camps are held daily at the Lincoln City Cultural Center.  For $15

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Spring Whale Watch Week

The whales are coming!  The Spring Gray Whale migration begins in late March and extends through June. During these months 18,000 whales will pass by the Oregon Coastline on their way to Alaskan waters from the warmth of the Mexican lagoons. This year, Spring Whale Watch Week is March 22-29,

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The Vacation Home Rental Difference

The demand for vacation accommodations is increasing – and the cost of hotel rooms is increasing with that demand.  According to those who predict such things, the average room cost in a hotel is going to be up 4.4% this year. In most cases, however, there is a cheaper option:

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Love at First Sight – Lincoln City’s Antique Week

  February is known for Valentines Day, President’s Day and Lincoln City’s Antique Week. The use of the word “Week” in Antique Week’s title is slightly misleading – in a good way – as it spans a whole 10 days, February 7-17th, and includes sales, antique themed scavenger hunts and events.

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Taste the Sea at The 2014 Newport Wine and Seafood Festival

The Newport Seafood and Wine Festival is the oldest and largest Oregon based festival of it’s kind.  Vendors provide seafood samples for a variety of tastes – Clam Chowder to Smoked Salmon – and Vineyards from across the Northwest are on hand to offer samples, bottles, and cases of their

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A Visit from St Nicholas

Last weekend, I had the joy of trekking out into the forest with a handful of friends to cut a fresh Christmas tree.  This delightful yearly experience jump started thoughts of the Christmas traditions of my childhood.  In the spirit of Christmas nostalgia and the childish delight it brings me

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Give the Gift of Bella Beach for the Holidays

Perhaps you are just starting the Holiday rush.  Or maybe you are looking for a Christmas gift for the iconic  “Person Who Has Everything.” Either way, a gift certificate from Bella Beach Vacation Rentals is a great solution!  Why? Gift Certificates are Easy to Purchase Just call Lisa at 541-921-8885,

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Winter Whale Watch Week on the Oregon Coast

While two hundred whales call the Oregon Coast a permanent residence, making whale watching a year round event, late December and early January sees the advent of the winter Gray Whale migration during which 18,000 Gray Whales slide by the Oregon Coast on their way South to warmer waters. December 26th

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Wishbones and Funny Bones – Quotes for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time of family and friends, loud gatherings and multiple deserts.  And eggnog.  Too much eggnog.  Yum. I may be pre-celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday  Part of the celebration had been spent collecting quotes (both thoughtful and humorous) about the practice of thanksgiving and gratitude, as well as the Day

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