A great beach vacation requires much more than sunny skies and gorgeous beaches. Sure, beautiful beaches with smooth sand and crisp water are wonderful, but what really makes a great beach vacation are those destinations that offer more outside the beach. The following destinations all offer ...

New England is a picturesque & historical area of the country loaded with endless opportunities for recreation, entertainment, and education. Whether you are into history, sports, photography, great dining, or the outdoors, you are bound to find more than a few things to do. Massachusetts, ...

New Hampshire’s scenic White Mountains region is most famous for gorgeous Mt. Washington. At 6288 feet, this beauty comes in as the highest mountain peak in the Northeast. Hiking, a scenic cog railroad ride to the summit, and driving the Mt. Washington auto road are all popular activities ...

Timber Tops is one of the premier luxury cabin rental companies in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Gatlinburg is an ideal destination for a rustic cabin rental due to the fantastic location amidst the beautiful Smoky Mountains. Another benefit of renting a cabin in the area is being able to easily visit ...

This past weekend, Mike and I arrived in Sevierville for the annual Santa Hustle – a holiday themed half marathon. The hotel partner for the race was Wilderness at the Smokies, which was conveniently located right next to the marathon start line. Conveniently, I was able to walk directly ...

Mike surprised me this year with a relaxing birthday trip to the Catskill Mountains (what a great idea!). Located in the southeastern section of Upstate New York, this tranquil mountain region is the perfect escape from New York City’s crowds, congestion, and pollution. Mike booked 3 nights ...

The White Mountains National Forest is most well known for being home to Mt. Washington, the highest mountain in the Northeast (6288 ft) and one of the windiest places on Earth (wind speeds reached 231 miles per hour back in 1934). The area is very popular for recreational activities, especially ...

Best Western Plus Oceanfront (Update: Now Sandcastle Resort) was a perfect choice for our Virginia Beach vacation. It is located right on the boardwalk, and thus, offers fabulous views of the Atlantic Ocean. All rooms in the main building come with individual balconies. Just make sure to book an ...

The Founders Inn and Spa is a 3 and a half star resort and spa located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Founders Inn is the perfect choice for those seeking a relaxing getaway. This resort offers fantastic rates and packages, especially during the off seasons. We booked 3 nights for $150 under a buy 2 ...

Kitzhof Inn is a Bed and Breakfast located in Southern Vermont. West Dover, a very small town (population 1400), is home to Mt. Snow Ski Resort. I am not a huge fan of inns (a bit too quiet for my taste), however, Mike and I were looking for a quiet escape from the city for […]