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 …

The Top attractions in Washington, D.C. are well documented: the zoo, the monuments, the capitol, the museum with Dorothy’s ruby slippers. But let’s face it, the heat and huge crowds keep the zoo’s animals well hidden in summer. Kids have limited interest in monuments and with tough security in place it can …

We went to Williamsburg, VA to take a walk through American history. Within a few square miles, Williamsburg offers up a historic triangle: the first successful English colony in North America, the battlefield where we won the Revolution and the town that was Virginia’s capital until 1780. We wondered if it would …

Resort: The Woodlands Hotel & Suites Where: Williamsburg, VA The Location: The Woodlands Hotel is considered to be “on property” at historic Williamsburg. But don’t expect to walk out of the hotel onto colonial streets. It’s next to the large visitors’ center, which is convenient on your first day. The …

We went to Williamsburg, Virginia to explore American history in a hands-on way. But there’s only so much kids are willing to learn on summer vacation.  If we didn’t break it up with some non-educational fun we would have had a rebellion of our own. Luckily, the area increasingly has …