Some things in life are just inherently charming, and at the top of our list are trolleys. Much more attractive than the prospect of stepping onto a bus or subway with tired commuters, a trolley strikes the balance between old-world charisma and novel appeal. Yorktown, Virginia, part of the Historic Triangle and a short drive […]
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Take a Break in the ‘Burg
Are you a parent? Then it’s probably safe to say: You need a break. Life hits peak craziness when kids are in the picture, often leaving little time for you to do the things that you love to do. In fact, by now you may have forgotten what it is you even like (please tell […]
Black History Month
Pay a visit to Colonial Williamsburg this February for Black History Month as an even brighter light shines on its year-round African American programming. Below are just a handful of the incredible American stories of resilience that you can explore on your visit to Colonial Williamsburg. We are so grateful that our guests have this […]
Change Your Perspective
It does us a lot of good to change things up every once in a while and see things from a new perspective. After all, that’s what vacations are all about—getting out of your normal routine to see the world in a new light. Studies show that vacations are not only good for you, but […]
Your Perfect Spring Destination
Williamsburg: Your Perfect Spring Destination. Some vacation destinations deliver thrill after thrill. Some areas draw crowds based on their history and natural beauty. Others boast exciting annual culinary events that bring foodies from all over the country. Williamsburg does it all! First up: history! Colonial Williamsburg is the largest outdoor living-history museum in the country, […]
Explore Williamsburg this Spring
The transition from winter to spring marks such an exciting time of year—the gradual disappearance of chilly gray days, the sight of blossoming trees and flowers, thoughts of travel, and all of the meet-ups and special events that come with warm days are good for the soul. To make this season special, let’s explore Williamsburg […]
5 Tips to Enjoy a Holiday Road Trip
Around 122 million people will be driving over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house for the holidays. And while the horse knows the way to carry the sleigh through white and drifted snow, it takes a bit more preparation to truly survive a road trip if children are involved. Especially if children […]
How to Make a Travel Budget in the New Year
As another year ends and we approach a fresh start, we can’t help but look back at our past mistakes and contemplate the year ahead (something humans have been doing for about 4,000 years!) About half of us claim to make New Year’s resolutions, yet only 8% succeed. So instead of promising yourself you’re going […]
The Latest Feel-Good Roundup
We think it’s about time we share the latest feel-good roundup… It’s a new week, and we are popping in to say—it’s okay to feel overwhelmed right now. Everything we’re dealing with, from educating our kids to managing our careers to handling family crises, is way more than we’ve ever had to deal with before. […]
Three Ways to Knock Out a Winter Funk
Some of us dread winter the way we dread a visit to the dentist or speaking in front of a group of people. After all, it’s cold, blustery, and dark—and this winter might be extra tough with all that is going on in the world… But there are ways to beat the winter blues! Below […]