Marilyn McFarlane
Marilyn McFarlane is long-time freelance writer and editor with a focus on travel. She wrote a newspaper column for 9 years and has contributed to numerous magazines, journals and guidebooks. A world traveler who’s eager to visit almost every corner of the planet, she is currently the chief staff writer for an international travel agency.
Marilyn, a member of the Author’s Guild, is the author of Best Places to Stay in the Pacific Northwest, Best Places to Stay in California, Quick Escapes in the Pacific Northwest, and Northwest Discoveries. She is a member of the organizing committee for Travel & Words, the annual NW Travel Writers Conference.
Other books Marilyn has written include Sacred Myths: Stories of World Religions, winner of the Benjamin Franklin Award and, most recently, The Healthy Seniors Cookbook.
Latest Articles
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Best Holiday Zoo Ride in the West
The Oregon Zoo is enchanting any time of year, but during the winter holidays it becomes a place of magic, glowing with a million lights.
Nov 23, 2009
- Marilyn McFarlane
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Best Neighborhood Christmas Lights in Portland
For many Portlanders, the holidays wouldn't be complete without an evening stroll to admire the lights and scenes along quaint Peacock Lane.
Nov 20, 2009
- Marilyn McFarlane
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Best Wildlife Art Sale in the Pacific Northwest
The Wild Arts Festival is an annual Portland treasure for holiday shopping, launching the gift-giving season.
Nov 19, 2009
- Marilyn McFarlane
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Best Free Holiday Party in Portland
Pioneer Courthouse Square, in the heart of downtown Portland Oregon, is the place to be from Thanksgiving to the end of the year.
Nov 18, 2009
- Marilyn McFarlane
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Portland's Best Victorian Holiday Display
A tour of the Pittock Mansion during the winter holidays is a step into a Christmas of the past. Authentic period decorations fill the magnificent Portland home.
Nov 10, 2009
- Marilyn McFarlane
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Holiday Cheer in Seattle's Teddy Bear Suite
Dozens of fuzzy teddy bears settle into a special Christmas suite every year at Seattle's Fairmont Olympic Hotel, ready to bring smiles to visitors of all ages.
Nov 7, 2009
- Marilyn McFarlane
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Best Christmas Ships Parade in Oregon
Santas, snowmen and huge trees, all in colored lights, sail the Columbia and Willamette rivers every December, delighting all ages
Nov 6, 2009
- Marilyn McFarlane
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Afternoon Tea at Seattle's Fairmont Olympic
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, on University Street, upholds a longstanding Seattle tradition of afternoon tea in the Georgian Room
Oct 3, 2009
- Marilyn McFarlane
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Birdwatch and Bicycle on Sauvie Island
Just 10 miles from Portland, 26,000-acre Sauvie Island has a wildlife refuge, lakes, woodsy hiking paths, U-pick fields and sandy beaches. Something for everyone.
May 29, 2009
- Marilyn McFarlane
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Jazz and Wine Festival Plays in Silverton
Pretty Silverton is not just a gateway to the Oregon Garden and Silver Falls State park, it 's a great place to stop for a friendly welcome, good food and music.
May 19, 2009
- Marilyn McFarlane
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