Oregon Fly-Drive

After making the most of your complimentary airport lounge access, catch your day flight to Portland. You'll pick up your hire car on arrival for the short drive to your accommodation – a 1931 landmark hotel in the city's centre. You'll quickly discover Portland's famous cuisine, vibrant arts scene and funky shopping districts, wrapped up in intriguing neighbourhoods. Each has its own unique flavour, from artsy Peal District and Nob Hill's boutiques to Old Town Chinatown's infectious buzz. It's home to the famous Portland Saturday Market, Voodoo Doughnut and Lan Su Chinese Garden. Don't also miss out on the effortlessly hip Mississippi Avenue.

Today, you will travel through the heart of Oregon Wine Country, passing over 100 wineries on scenic byway, alongside sleepy fishing villages and amazing coastal vistas. Depoe Bay's Pacific-Ocean views and Lincoln City's seven miles of beach are particular highlights. You'll then arrive in Newport to stay at one of its most impressive properties, where the private balconies of your traditional room invite in gorgeous ocean views. The complimentary homemade cookies are a nice touch. From here, you'll be perfectly poised to explore Newport's delights, from beach walks and historic lighthouses to its turn-of-the-century storefronts and bohemian enclaves. Expect wine tastings, barking sea lions and unique art galleries. The seafood is also excellent.

Stay: Elizabeth Oceanfront Suites (Superior)

Today, a short-but-scenic coastal drive will bring you past national-forest-backed beaches to historic Florence. Be sure to stop at Cape Perpetua's cragged views and take a short hike to Heceta Head Lighthouse. The Sea Lion Caves are a special favourite. In Florence, you'll stay right on the oceanfront, where views are invited in by elegant rooms and a cocktail bar. Along with the town's quaint waterfront old town, the optional buggy rides in Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area are a genuine trip highlight.

Stay: Driftwood Shores Resort (Superior)

Drive a lovely stretch of coastline that includes no fewer than six state parks, two National Wildlife Refuges, and the wildlife area of Cape Arago. Here, you can watch seals and migrating whales. Perhaps stop for lunch at Bandon, the unofficial cranberry capital of the Pacific Northwest, before you arrive in Grants Pass. Ringed by forested mountains, it's the perfect destination for some adventure, from hikes and fishing to white-water rafting and jet-boat cruises. There's also a myriad of wineries to sample before retiring to your historic guesthouse – a former fishing lodge beloved by Walt Disney. The homely cabins are a delight.

Drive along scenic byways to Crater Lake National Park, one of America's most dramatically beautiful places. It's surrounded by sheer cliffs and is the seventh-deepest lake in the world. Be sure to take the the 33-mile drive around the rim for spectacular views before continuing north along the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway through Deschutes National Forest. You'll arrive at Central Oregon's high desert and the Sunriver Resort, its rustic chic set to dramatic views of the Cascade Mountains.

Stay: Sunriver Resort (Superior)

Although situated on the volcanic Cascade peaks, the town of Bend is surprisingly cosmopolitain, with an impressive range of restaurants and breweries, a vibrant nightlife, and a growing arts scene. It's also world-famous for its outdoor pursuits and pristine beauty, characterised by majestic snow-capped peaks. Indeed, your drive between Sunriver and Bend is blessed by beautiful geological wonders. Don't miss the Newberry Volcano, an 18-mile caldera containing East and Pauline Lakes; The Lava Lands Visitor Centre; and the Deschutes River Trail. It winds through Bend, passing some beautiful cascading waterfalls. 

Stay: Sunriver Resort (Superior)

Depart Sunriver via Sisters, and 1880s-themed town, before driving along the McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass Scenic Byway to take in spectacular views of the volcanic peak and basin. Continuing on the West Cascades Scenic Byway, you'll be treated to some excellent views of thundering waterfalls, lush ancient forests, rushing whitewater and cool, placid lakes. You'll also have the fantastic backdrop of Jefferson and the Three Sisters mountains. Then, heading out along the Historic Columbia River Highway, you'll enjoy panoramic views of the gorge below and the impressive Multnomah Falls, which drop 620 feet. Finally, take the Mt. Hood Scenic Byway to see some of the state's most beautiful scenery, including temperate rainforests, lush valleys and rich pioneer history. In the evening, why not visit one of Portland's microbreweries or wine bars.

Drop your hire car off at the airport and board your overnight flight home.