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    Urban Bliss Life » Travel » USA travel

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    Tagliatelle pasta at Via Carota restaurant in New York City.

    West Village Italian Restaurant: Via Carota NYC

    large bowl of lobster mango salad, bowl of pappardelle ragu pasta, and two glasses of wine at Bad Roman restaurant in New York City.

    Best Restaurant Columbus Circle: Bad Roman NYC

    gemberetti shrimp pasta in a bowl at Marea NYC restaurant.

    Italian Seafood Restaurant: Marea Restaurant NYC

    Gambas Al Ajillo (shrimp) at Mercado Little Spain in NYC.

    Best Spanish Tapas in NYC: Mercado Little Spain

    lobster mango salad, city view from The Edge, Central Park ice skating, and glasses of wine with title text that reads "4 Days in NYC."

    4 Days in NYC

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    Downtown Santa Barbara Restaurants

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    Best Oregon Coast Towns

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    35+ Day Trips from Portland

    hallway to the massive white walled bathroom in Kublis Haus Suite 3 in Jacksonville, Oregon.

    Jacksonville, Oregon Lodging: Kubli Haus

    driftwood on the beach at bandon, oregon

    Things to Do in Bandon, Oregon

    walla walla wineries guide

    Walla Walla Valley AVA Winery Guide

    breakfast at The Setting Inn Willamette Valley

    The Setting Inn - Willamette Valley

    scallops and pork belly at Earth and Sea restaurant in Carlton, Oregon wine country

    Earth and Sea restaurant

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    Where to Stay in Oregon's Willamette Valley Wine Country: Vintages Trailer Resort

    outside of Canopy Hilton, a Pearl District Portland Hotel

    Pearl District Portland Hotel: Canopy by Hilton Portland

    waterfall at Susan Creek Falls in southern Oregon

    Waterfalls in Southern Oregon: Susan Creek Falls

    wine bottle and red wine glass at Roseburg wineries

    Roseburg Wineries: Wine Tasting in Southern Oregon

    sun peeking out over Susan Creek Falls waterfall

    Things to Do in Roseburg, Oregon

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    Best Things To Do in Walla Walla, Washington

    colorful cocktails, colorful New York City skyscrapers, Brooklyn Bridge, plate of steak and potatoes with title text that reads "3 Days in NYC."

    3 Days in NYC: Weekend Travel Guide

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