In the spring, Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley Virginia is impossibly green and in the fall its leaves burst into color.  The historic town of *Staunton, at the valley’s southern end, is the perfect base for a romantic couple getaway at any time of year, but it’s particularly appealing in these two …

All hail the Girl Scouts! Tween Traveler headed off on a two-night camping adventure with her troop trip in early June, leaving Rich and I free to take our own 36-hour kid-free vacation. This year we chose Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Barely two hours from New York City (if you’re up …