Patricia Vanikiotis
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Harvest Season
Oct 28, 2023
Eclipse Excitement
Oct 7, 2023
October 2023
Oct 2, 2023Welcome from the Editor: Take Flight!
As I worked on the 2023 edition of Global Traveler’s annual Aviation Issue, I thought back to my very first first-class flight. My husband and I were flying from Portland to Honolulu for our honeymoon, and we were thrilled to learn we had been upgraded to the front of the plane. Some of the perks we enjoyed: a welcoming glass of Champagne; a warm towel before the meal service — which was served on china with a cloth napkin and silverware; a wide, comfortable seat with a footrest and extra legroom; a larger pillow and nicer blanket than the folks in economy got; and I think perhaps I was gifted with a lei, too. No entertainment screen, power sources or WiFi. Now, keep in mind this was more than 40 years ago!
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Family Time at the Beach
Last weekend I got to enjoy time on the northern Oregon coast with my siblings and their spouses for a brief and enjoyable mini reunion at a location that has been our family's favorite destination since we kids were very young. Sister Julie did the research and found a VRBO property to rent for three nights, situated right on the Prom in Seaside.