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Explore Luxury Tributary Hotel & Fine Dining at ōkta Restaurant in McMinnville, Oregon
Story, photos and video by Cassie Hepler Tributary Hotel is easily one of the most luxurious boutique hotels I’ve experienced so far in the United States… and that says a lot! The luxury accommodations with suites named after each area river debuted in McMinnville, Oregon in summer of 2022, the center of Oregon’s Willamette Valley and largest city in Yamhill County but still retains a small town feel. This was the next stop on my road trip West of Portland and arrived just in the nick of time to shoot, change and get ready for dinner. The full experience restaurant next door, ōkta, honors the region and each season, offering…
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Hotel Adeline Adds Boutique Flair with Secret Speakeasy to Scottsdale, Arizona
Photos, story by Cassie Hepler My East Coast crew is always asking me where to stay when visiting sunny Arizona. Now I finally have a place to direct people who like to play, stay and enjoy Cambelback Mountain views at all times in Scottsdale, Arizona! Enter Hotel Adeline, which revamped and opened in January 2017, ironically the same time I moved across the country. Formerly a Days Inn, then Clarion Inn, and lastly Scottsdale Inn, the 4.5 acre property underwent a $12 million renovation. With a gated car valet (or open guest parking in the front), you don’t have to worry about your car which is nice. Just park and play!…
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Hotel Monaco Philadelphia: A Memorable, Inspiring Staycation
Photos, story by Cassie Hepler Are you sick of staring at the same four bedroom walls? Sometimes you just need a staycation break in the middle of a chilly Philly winter. And Hotel Monaco Philadelphia is the perfect place to do so. Why? Because it’s a one-stop shop. You have Red Owl Tavern attached to the hotel for all your steak, beer and fine dining purposes. There’s the fabulous rooftop cocktail lounge (with heated tent until Spring) Stratus on the top floor. Happy hour awaits you in the luxe lobby lounge every day from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. featuring wine, beer, hot toddies and snacks. And it’s pet friendly…