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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Although I’ve traveled across the United States camping along the way several times, first as a child with my family and later with my own kids, there are so many places to see that you’ll never stop being amazed at how beautiful and unique our country is. This trip was no different as I planned…

Nestled on Lee Highway in Wytheville, Virginia is a unique barbecue joint with a fun Clint Eastwood, old western feel, called High Plains Barbecue, which also serves as a Harvest Host. We stumbled across this restaurant when planning our Cross Country RV Trip and thought it would be a great stop for dinner and an…

St. John, Virgin Islands is the smallest of the three American Virgin Islands. If you only have a few days to spend in St. John, Virgin Islands, then this list is for you. Below are some important things to know about traveling to St. John: Below is a five day travel itinerary with what we did…

Traveling to Laos can seem difficult because it’s a communist country but when we traveled there it was easy. Our perception turned out to be a invalid and we were able to enjoy the beautiful country, learn its deep history and participate in a daily tradition. While in Thailand, we planned to visit Luang Prabang…