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Where Independent Luxury Hotel Reviewers Say to Go in the Second Half of 2026
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Where Independent Luxury Hotel Reviewers Say to Go in the Second Half of 2026

  • Emese Maczko

In 2026, many industry experts say luxury travel is less about doing or spending more, and more focused on quality of the experience and how the vacationers feel after the trip. While some travel predictions just point to places that look good on a map, a new hotel opening, a rare solar eclipse, or a growing culinary scene could be enough to move a destination onto travelers' short lists.

News briefs: June 24, 2026
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News briefs: June 24, 2026

  • Trisha Walker
  • Updated

Free news: New executive chef at Skamania Lodge; Hood River County School District offers free summer meals; Hood River County Fair will return July 22-25; Call for Poems; Skyline Health Foundation scholarships; MCEDD loans

Skamania Pride Festival
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Skamania Pride Festival

  • By Skamania Pride, Media release
  • Updated

SKAMANIA CO. — The 2026 Columbia Gorge Pride Festival is coming to Stevenson on June 13-14.

PJ’s Hometown Café celebrates Fourth of July opening
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PJ’s Hometown Café celebrates Fourth of July opening

  • By Riley McNamara For Columbia Gorge News
  • Updated

PJ’s Hometown Café, located on the corner of Belmont and 13th, currently opens at 8 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. on Sundays. They’re closing times are posted online and may still vary by the week.

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