Las Vegas is a sprawling desert paradise for the super rich. Some celebrities travel to the sparkling city to be seen. Others prefer privacy - perhaps taking up a game of poker in a more secluded section of a hotel casino. The rich and famous can dine at pricey celebrity-chef restaurants and shop at luxury destinations such as Gucci or Louis Vuitton.

You won't need to dust off that old street map to verify you reached the heart of Hollywood-- just look for the eye-catching Hollywood Theatre sign. I'm not talking about the glitz and glam of Los Angeles.

Lake Oswego is not just a southern suburb of Portland. This small lakeside city of approximately 36-thousand residents features a vibrant downtown, wonderful restaurants and numerous shopping options. A visitor to this gem of a city will also find an emerging arts scene and plenty of natural areas and beautiful parks worthy of exploring.