Luxury Vacation Rentals in the Pacific Northwest
May 15, 2007. With the rainy season giving way to the bluebird skies of summer, now is the time to start thinking about a trip to the Pacific Northwest. Giant Douglas fir trees, ferns and moss-covered boulders create an ethereal setting around the mountain cabins and coastal homes in this corner of the continent.
Seattle and the towns scattered around the Puget Sound comprise the largest metropolitan region of the area, making it one of the top destinations. After taking in the views from atop the Space Needle, check out the lively scene at the Pike Place Market. If you prefer hiking in the woods to walking in the city, stay in the nearby Cascades.
Portland, Oregon, has a small-town feel compared to Seattle, but plenty to offer nonetheless, from the shopping in the Pearl District to the Forestry Museum. A cabin near Mt. Hood will provide easy access to the town, the Willamette Valley vineyards and the wonders of the Mt. Hood National Forest. Coastal Oregon vacation rentals aren't far, either, for those travelers who prefer seafood, beach combing and whale watching.
British Columbia also has a great mix of attractions. The golf courses on Victoria (LINK 5) play through lush forests. The city of Vancouver has mix of family attractions, such as the Playland @ the PNE, the Vancouver Aquarium and the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.
