Your Best Shot: Egret stalking fish in central Oregon’s Hosmer Lake

October 11th, 2011

View full sizeRod OrlandoWhile canoeing on Hosmer Lake in the central Cascades west of Bend, Rod Orlando came upon an egret in the shallows. The egret’s next move was to snatch a shallow fish, but it was too quick for the photographer. Send us a high-resolution photo from your travels to travel@oregonian.com. Include the photographers name, hometown, where the shot was taken and a short description. 

Typhoon Nesat batters the Philippines

September 26th, 2011

Typhoon Nesat has struck the Philippines, triggering floods, cutting power in the capital and disrupting travel across the main island, Luzon

Nesat made landfall earlier today, just before dawn (local time) in the eastern provinces of Isabela and Aurora, on the Pacific coast.

Many roads have been flooded, flights cancelled, and the local Philippino media is warning against all non-essential travel. Those visiting the affected areas should stay inside – somewhere safe and secure – and keep up to date with local media reports.

Officials have said the typhoon has a diameter of 650km with wind gusts up to 170kmph and it is the biggest storm to have hit the Philippines this year. Par

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United Continental Holdings Introduces 2012 MileagePlus Loyalty Program

September 25th, 2011

United Continental Holdings announced the details of its MileagePlus loyalty program for 2012, including new benefits and services for United’s and Continental’s most-frequent flyers, more options for members to redeem their miles and additional recognition for customers who purchase tickets in premium cabins or at premium economy fare classes.

“With MileagePlus, we are building the world’s most-rewarding loyalty program and reaching another important milestone in the merger of United and Continental,” said Jeff Foland, United executive vice president and president of Mileage Plus Holdings, LLC.

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Get your Next Hotel for 50% Off with BetterBidding

September 25th, 2011

Booking your next trip online is the easiest, cheapest way to go.

You can instantly see what each hotel has to offer, compare thousands of flights and sort through trip plans instantly.

Priceline and Hotwire might provide some of the best potential savings. But the catch is that you have to roll the dice and choose an anonymous hotel room.

Luckily, BetterBidding.com helps take care of the guess work.

Image courtesy of slack12 BetterBidding.com is an active forum that helps you with identifying hotels in Hotwire and Priceline.

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Specialty Restaurants are Delightful on Holland America Line

September 23rd, 2011

Your Holland America cruise is booked and now you’re ready to hear about the delectable delights that await you.  With an exceptional culinary staff and several specialty restaurants to choose from you are sure to be in for a treat.  Whether you are looking for a quick bite or a 5 coarse meal Holland America guarantees a true dining experience.

In the Pinnacle Grill you will find the perfect intimate dining anytime, but you may not know that at least one night of your cruise the Pinnacle Grill will transform for “An Evening at Le Cirque”.  Guests

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