Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Antique Week

Ever feel like it’s a treasure hunt just to find some decent antiques? Well, Lincoln City is your one stop shopping place! Lincoln City has their annual Antique Week every February. It’s a 10 day event with over 80 dealers willing and waiting for your business! They even kick off the week with an Abraham Lincoln themed scavenger hunt going from one antique store to another! Click here for the link: 

http://www.oregoncoast.org/antique-week/

Special Glass drops with be done during that week as well, from the modern day glass floats to the old Japanese style glass floats. They are evening doing a special drop with just solid red glass floats to celebrate the annual Redhead Round-Up, which originated in 1931.

Not only will you be able to view the best of the best antiques, but you will also get to learn a lot about the history of Lincoln City with guided tours around the town. You can also enjoy a movie at the historic Bijou Theater, “Abraham Lincoln in Illinois.” Considered one of the best Abraham Lincoln films, travel back in time as you enjoy this 1940 classic film. Originally a Pulitzer Prize winning play, the silver screen edition is directed by John Cromwell and stars Raymond Massey as President Lincoln. This classic was nominated by the Academy for both the Best Actor and Best Cinematography awards. $2 admission.

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Pet Friendly Hotels in Lincoln City, Oregon

http://traveltips.usatoday.com/pet-friendly-hotels-lincoln-city-oregon-34634.html

By Nicole Vulcan, Demand Media & USA Today Dated: April 3rd, 2011

While it's more than 90 miles from Portland, the city nicknamed "Dog Town USA" in 2006, Lincoln City, Oregon, also rolls out the red carpet for its guests with furry family members. The beachside town offers a handful of pet-friendly hotels, making it easy to plan a vacation that includes the whole family.

The Coho Oceanfront Lodge Among the more upscale lodgings is the The Coho Oceanfront Lodge, a modern boutique hotel in the center of all the action of Lincoln City. The hotel features oceanfront rooms and suites, and reserves a few rooms for guests with pets weighing less than 25 lbs. With features including low-flow water fixtures and bamboo blend towels, the hotel also strives to be a "green" hotel.

Tips For Hotel Blogging

I am not an expert in marketing by any means, but I do know a little bit about SEO efforts, and the impact that blogging can have on your online presence. 

The first goal with any blog, is to make sure that it is completely relevant to your goals, interesting enough to warrant being read, and most importantly, easy for search engines to identify a common theme.    If you are simply creating a blog to help boost traffic, make sure that you are linking to various, high profile sources, giving your entry credit. 

Another big part of blogging to remember is that content wins over style.  Your blog can be the best looking blog around, but if you do not have the proper content to back up your style, then you will not benefit from your blogging efforts.  For example, I am currently working on two different blogs for The Coho Oceanfront Lodge, a newly renovated hotel in Lincoln City, Oregon.  I am using two different platforms to test the markets.  First is my content site http://www.thecoholodge.com/blog.html.  I focus on form and content more than I focus on style.  Every month, this blog receives around 3,000 page views from search engine results, not generated from the hotel site, and has roughly only 1 - 2 posts.   My style over content blog http://lincolncityoregonhotels.posterous.com/, is updated much more frequently with around 10 - 15 updates, and only receives around 500 page views.

What is the moral of the story?  Just blog relevantly, giving your targeted user-base what they want to read.  Do not put a bunch of time into style, as the content will be the spotlight.  

 

 

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

The Coho Monthly Newsletter, January 2013 Edition

The Coho Oceanfront Lodge - January 2013 Newsletter

This months edition of the Coho Monthly features information on the various Culinary Center city events, spa services at The Coho Oceanfront Lodge, Chinook Winds activities and so much more! To read this months newsletter, click here, or click on the "more information" tab below.

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Lincoln City Oregon Jambalaya Cook-Off


Mushroom Cookoff at the Lincoln City Culinary Center

Hands On Salmon Supper - January 12th

Professional chefs will determine the best jambalaya, and you get to vote for your favorite for the People's Choice Award! Admission is free, with samples available for 50¢ and portion sizes for $3.

Location & Parking: The Culinary Center in Lincoln City, 801 SW Hwy 101, on the 4th Floor, North, above the Driftwood Public Library, and City Hall. Parking is available on the third floor of City Hall.

For more info, call 1-800-452-2151 or visit www.oregoncoast.org/jambalaya-cook-off.  

After a great day of culinary delights, why not treat yourself to a restful sleep at on of the best Lincoln City Oregon Hotels, The Coho Oceanfront Lodge.    For more information on The Coho, please visit www.thecoholodge.com or visit any of the social media sites listed below. 

 

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Lincoln City Oregon Jambalaya Cook-Off


Mushroom Cookoff at the Lincoln City Culinary Center

Hands On Salmon Supper - January 12th

Professional chefs will determine the best jambalaya, and you get to vote for your favorite for the People's Choice Award! Admission is free, with samples available for 50¢ and portion sizes for $3.

Location & Parking: The Culinary Center in Lincoln City, 801 SW Hwy 101, on the 4th Floor, North, above the Driftwood Public Library, and City Hall. Parking is available on the third floor of City Hall.

For more info, call 1-800-452-2151 or visit www.oregoncoast.org/jambalaya-cook-off.  

After a great day of culinary delights, why not treat yourself to a restful sleep at on of the best Lincoln City Oregon Hotels, The Coho Oceanfront Lodge.    For more information on The Coho, please visit www.thecoholodge.com or visit any of the social media sites listed below. 

 

Join our facebook group           Follow us on twitter           Share Your Photos - Watch The World          Share Your Photos - Watch The World             Follow Me on Pinterest              Trip advisor Lincoln City Hotel reviews

 

The Coho Monthly Newsletter, January 2013 Edition

The Coho Oceanfront Lodge - January 2013 Newsletter

This months edition of the Coho Monthly features information on the various Culinary Center city events, spa services at The Coho Oceanfront Lodge, Chinook Winds activities and so much more! To read this months newsletter, click here, or click on the "more information" tab below.

More Information


 

 

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Thursday, January 3, 2013

The Evolution of The Coho Oceanfront Lodge

The Coho Oceanfront Lodge, one of the best Lincoln City Hotels, has come a long way since the Lee Family originally bought the property some 40 years ago.    Below, you can find a nice photo collection showing the various changes The Coho has had through the years.   

Coho Inn - 1970's

Coho Inn in the 1970's

 

 

The Coho Inn - 1990's

The Coho Inn of Lincoln City, Oregon in the 1990's

 

 

The Coho Oceanfront Lodge -  Now

The Coho Oceanfront Lodge of Lincoln City, OR now

 

 

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Hidden Treasures Are Waiting To Be Discovered

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With winter storm season in full swing, it’s prime time for agate hunting on the Oregon coast.  Storm systems means larger waves, that help wash away various levels of sand from the beach, exposing gravel beds with hidden goodies.  The  greatest    concentration of agates on the Oregon Coast can be found from the southern most parts of Florence to the Roads End  picnic area in Lincoln City.

For those who are unaware, agates are beautiful, translucent stones that range in color from clear to white, yellow, blue-gray, green jaspers and the orange/reddish carnelian. The easiest way to hunt for agates, is by looking for exceptionally exposed gravelbeds or rockbeds at low tides, preferably as the tide is going out.  

After a long day of agate hunting, why not reward your efforts with a nice stay in one of our renovated units. Each room at The Coho has been thoughtfully redesigned to enhance your beach experience:  refreshing, vibrant, and alive with the coastal flavors native to the Oregon Coast.  To book your reservation, you can call us at 541-994-3684 or you can also visit us online at www.thecoholodge.com.