Why Families Keep Coming Back to Bryce Resort in Basye, VA (2026 SummerTravel Guide)
If you’re searching for the best family-friendly mountain getaway in Virginia, Bryce Resort in Basye should be at the top of your list. Tucked in the Shenandoah Valley, Bryce is one of those rare places that delivers year-round activities, small-town charm, and unforgettable stays—without the crowds of bigger destinations. And if you’ve already been here…
Rainy Day Fun in Honolulu: An Empty Nester’s Guide for Active Couples
When you imagine Honolulu, you probably picture endless sunshine, turquoise water, and beach days that seem to last forever. But even paradise gets a rainy day now and then and during March of 2026, Honolulu experienced a mega storm that caused lots of flooding and turmoil to vacationers. As new empty nesters in our fifties,…
A July 4th Getaway to Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park
Escaping the sticky heat of coastal North Carolina for a long July 4th weekend in Maine felt like the perfect summer plan. I’d been dreaming of checking Acadia National Park off my bucket list for years, and when I found out Bar Harbor celebrates Independence Day with a parade, live music, and small-town charm, the…
Weekend Guide: Las Vegas, Death Valley & Hoover Dam
This Valentine’s weekend wasn’t about candlelit dinners or rose petals — it was about adventure, laughter, and exploring some of the most jaw-dropping landscapes the Southwest has to offer. My husband and I flew out to Las Vegas with another couple who have a place there, ready for a long weekend that blended desert magic…
Whirlwind Paris Trip: See Major Paris Sights On A Weekend Trip
I’ve been dreaming of Paris since 11th grade French class. After worldwide travels to Thailand, Spain and Nicaragua, I finally realized my dream but not for ten days, or a week, but rather a weekend. Yes, I know you’re thinking how can you possibly see everything you have wanted to see in a weekend? It…
Harvest Host Review: Red Wine Made in Ohio at Chateau Winery and Vineyard
There aren’t many things that surprised me on our cross country rv trip except that you could find good red wine made in Ohio and North Dakota. We found just that at two Harvest Hosts that we visited along the way. The first was Chateau Winery and Vineyard in Helena, Ohio. It was off the…
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