Vacation Blog
Holiday Gift Guide for Bend, Oregon
Meredith Lodging’s Bend Gift Guide – Shop Small and Support Local Businesses this Holiday! Downtown Bend, Oregon is incredibly picturesque and has been thoughtfully developed over the past few decades to preserve its character and charm. We love to support the local businesses of Bend and from the Old Mill District to Downtown’s Wall Street […]
Work From Home With a View! Top Tips for Booking an Oregon Vacation Rental for Working Remotely
More people than ever before are Working from Home (WFH) and more kiddos than ever are attending online school. While these circumstances can feel challenging, there is a silver lining –as long as you have an internet connection, you and your household can work from anywhere, and a Meredith Lodging Oregon Coast or Central Oregon […]
Workcation on the Oregon Coast!
Top Reasons to Work From Home/Attend Online School from a Meredith Lodging Home at the Oregon Coast Oregon families are Working From Home (WFH) and making the best of it – becoming digital nomads who travel to Oregon’s best places for weeks at a time – because as long as they are connected to the […]
Plan a Cozy Getaway to a Pacific City
Pacific City, OR is an absolute jewel of a beach town, north of Lincoln City and South of Manzanita, on a stunning stretch of coastline overlooking its famous Haystack Rock and the Cape Kiwanda Headland. Known amongst generations of Oregonians as a quaint fishing town famous for launching Dory Boats off the main beach, Pacific […]
Getaway to Desert Vista, Meredith Lodging’s Luxury Sisters Vacation Rental
Looking to truly get away from it all and surround yourself with stunning architecture and breathtaking views? Try a Sisters Vacation Rental. Plan a getaway to Meredith Lodging’s Desert Vista. This luxury high desert home will put the perfect distance between you and the rest of the world. Nestled in the plains of the high […]
Road Trip to Yachats / Waldport
Road Trip to Yachats/Waldport – Best Places to Stay, See, Eat and Discover Stunning coastline views, breathtaking sites like Cape Perpetua, Thor’s Well and sunsets over the Alsea Bay Bridge. Award-winning craft beer, popular local restaurants and coffee shops, and a bustling farmer’s market – the beloved beach towns of Yachats and Waldport have something […]
Road Trip to Luxury…Plan a Stay in some of Oregon’s Most Luxurious Vacation Rentals
Take your Road Trip Oregon Vacation to the Next Level with a Stay at Top Luxury Homes in Central Oregon and On the Oregon Coast. How about a Summer road trip with luxury as your destination? A scenic drive through Oregon’s natural beauty to a private, professionally cleaned vacation home that looks like it is […]
Road Trip to Bella Beach and Depoe Bay, Oregon
Depoe Bay and Bella Beach- Where to Stay and Things to See, Eat and Discover Located just south of Lincoln City, Bella Beach and Depoe Bay are two jewels of the Oregon Coast! These most-loved locations are revered for their unique scenic beauty, incredible whale-watching opportunities and also for the fact they may be slightly […]
Road Trip to Manzanita
Road Trip to Manzanita, Oregon – Where to Stay and Things to See, Eat and Discover Tucked into a gorgeous stretch of beach – and in between two state parks – sits a crown jewel of the Oregon Coast, Manzanita. It is easy to see why Manzanita is one of Oregon’s most-loved beach towns, featuring […]
Road Trip to Olivia Beach
Road Trip to Olivia Beach – Where to Stay and Things to See, Eat and Discover Located in the heart of Lincoln City, Olivia Beach is a community of charming Nantucket-style cottages with deep front porches perfect for morning coffee, community greenspaces, an on-property playground, sand volleyball court, firepit, fitness center and seasonal pool – […]
Road Trip to Roads End, Oregon
Road Trip to Roads End – Where to Stay and Things to See, Eat and Discover Tucked in on the northernmost part of Lincoln City and featuring one of the most stunning headland views on the West Coast, Roads End feels like a beautiful, best-kept Oregon Coast secret. Stunning sunsets, impressive surf, an expansive coastline […]
Road Trip to Rockaway Beach, Oregon
Road Trip to Rockaway Beach – Where to Stay and Things to See, Eat and Discover Rockaway Beach remains to many Oregonians a “best-kept secret” Summer getaway location. Tucked in along a less-traveled stretch of beautiful coastline between Tillamook and Cannon Beach, Rockaway Beach has so much to offer visitors – and makes for an […]
Top Five Mountain Biking Trails in Central Oregon near Bend, Oregon
Mountain Biking in Central Oregon Central Oregon is a haven for cyclists of all types and has an extra-special place in the hearts of those who love to hit Mountain Bike Trails. Meredith Lodging Central Oregon vacation rentals in Bend, Sunriver and at Mt. Bachelor Village Resort make for a perfect home base for riders […]
Top Family-Friendly Central Oregon Hikes
Hiking in Oregon is both a statewide treasure and pastime. Few places in the world offer such a concentration of beautiful views, historic and scenic sites, and a variety of levels of difficulty so diverse everyone can find a way to get outside and have fun. Family hikes are a wonderful way to make the […]
Best Day Trips and Adventures from Bend and Sunriver
Summer vacations spent in Bend or Sunriver are a much-loved tradition for Oregon families. Long, sunny days spent swimming, hiking, and exploring the many lakes, parks and natural attractions that dot the landscape across Central and Southern Oregon. Crisp nights spent re-capping all the fun gathered in camp chairs under the stars or soaking your […]
Hidden Places in Oregon
Meredith Lodging’s Central Oregon Headquarters Office is located in Bend, Oregon and our local employees love living in Bend because of all the adventure just outside their door. Many of Bend’s most-loved sites get pretty crowded in the Spring and Summer months, but there are a few places that are remain on our “best-kept-secrets list and we want to share those with our Meredith Lodging family. These are some of our favorite places and we hope they will be […]
Top Kid-Friendly Homes in Bella Beach
Bella Beach Resort is a charming seaside community of Nantucket-style cottages, tucked-in between Lincoln City and Depoe Bay on the Oregon Coast. These well-appointed homes features inviting front porches, cozy fireplaces and many have hit tubs and ocean views, too. Bella Beach is a best place to take kids on vacation for many reasons – including the on-property playground, open green spaces […]
These Oregon Coast Getaways for Groups Are Perfect For Your Next Excursion
When you want to plan that perfect family vacation, or a big reunion, or a corporate retreat, location is key. You need a space that’s spacious enough to accomodate a large group of people, and at the same time must be interesting, memorable, and fun! Fortunately, there’s no shortage of great places for your group […]
Top Kid-Friendly Activities in Lincoln City
The Oregon Coast is a favorite destination for families, with seemingly endless opportunities for discovery and fun. In Lincoln City, there are so many opportunities to put smiles on the faces of those you love. We recently checked in with some local kiddos we know, and they assured us that this list gets their “Dino-mite” […]
Meredith Lodging Announces Funding is Complete for the Lincoln City Police K-9 Project
Meredith Lodging Announces Funding is Complete for the Lincoln City Police K-9 Project Lincoln City, OR. Meredith Lodging (along with Oksenholt Capital) announced this week that they have completed their announced matching gifts campaign and fully funded the Lincoln City Police K9 project. The mission of the Lincoln City Police K-9 Project is to promote […]
Snow Day activities in Central Oregon
Meredith Lodging’s Top Five Snow Day activities in Central Oregon It’s a winter wonderland in Central Oregon and Meredith Lodging can help you plan the perfect snow day getaway! We have rounded up our top list of snow-day activities that are fun for the whole family. Our Vacation Planners are ready to help you plan […]
Top Five Oregon Coast Spas
The Oregon Coast is an extra-special getaway in the Winter months – with impressive storms on the regular, King tides crashing over the rocks and more sunny days than one would think, there is always something beautiful to enjoy. The beach is also a great place to relax, and many of Oregon’s best spas are […]
Best Things to Do on Valentine’s Day in Bend
Now is the time to plan your Valentine’s Day getaway to Central Oregon and take advantage of the easy access to all the outdoor activities, delicious restaurants, popular bars and breweries, cozy coffee shops and local favorite boutiques. Reserve your Sunriver or Bend vacation rental now and plan your itinerary with the help of Meredith […]
Top Cozy Cabins in Bend and Sunriver, Oregon
It is easy to see why Central Oregon is a popular, year-round vacation destination. During the Summer, you can enjoy long, sunny days perfect for hiking, biking, SUP-ing, swimming, rafting, and enjoying the outdoors to your heart’s content. Come Winter, Central Oregon is home to some of the best powder in the Unites States with […]