Getaways

Huzzah for History!

Colonial Williamsburg's Historical Holiday Is a Hit for the Whole Family By Carrie O'Brien | Photography courtesy of Colonial Williamsburg A shout of “huzzah” was used to express joy in Colonial times, and over the years it transformed into our exclamation of “hooray!” However, there remains one part of the country where people still say ...

Jefferson’s Living Legacy: The Revolutionary Garden of Monticello

By Carrie O'Brien | Photo courtesy of Monticello/Leonard Phillips We all know that Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence and that he was our third president, but how many know that he was a revolutionary gardener and America’s first foodie? On his mountaintop at Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia, Jefferson cultivated plants ...

Where Presidents Head for the Royal Treatment: For 246 Years, The Homestead Has Been an American Tradition

By Carrie O’Brien Honeymoon like Woodrow Wilson, swim in the spring-fed indoor pool like Franklin Delano Roosevelt, golf like William McKinley, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, or even “take the waters” like Thomas Jefferson in the healing sulphur springs of The Homestead. Twenty-two U.S. presidents have visited this historic ...

Navigate Your Perfect Getaway

North, South East or West—Relax and Recharge By Carrie O’Brien As the temperature drops and you prepare for another busy holiday season, don’t forget to plan some time to unwind. Whichever way your inner compass points— toward luxury, family fun, spa pampering or winter sports, this guide to holiday resort getaways maps out an easy route ...

Raising the Stakes in West Virginia

Big Improvements and Hot Technology Elevate Gaming at Charles Town By Carrie O'Brien | Photography courtesy of Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races West Virginia might be wild and wonderful, but Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races is wonderful in a decidedly different way—it’s a bastion of silver-screen glamour and gaming technology. In ...

All-American Summer Fun

Waterfront, Family-Friendly Resort Is Within Your Reach at National Harbor By Carrie O’Brien This summer when the temperatures climb, beat the heat by visiting the D.C. area’s coolest new resort destination— National Harbor. With 300 acres of property along the Potomac River, National Harbor offers fine dining, upscale shopping, art, ...

Escape to Virginia Wine Country

Get Lost in the History and Romance of Barboursville Vineyards By Carrie O’Brien | Photography courtesy of Barboursville Vineyards If you’ve been searching for a relaxing retreat filled with rich history, fine dining and exceptional wine, look no further. Barboursville Vineyards in Orange County, Virginia, offers the complete experience. About ...

Water Getaways with Lodging, Dining & Recreation

By Jacqueline M. Duda The downside of the American Dream is that if you’re not careful you’ll always feel like you’re missing out on something. One moment you’re grateful that our streets aren’t congested in summer, the next minute you’re wondering where everyone is. Then you begin to suspect they’re all relaxing in their summer homes. Why ...