At the southernmost tip of New Jersey sits Cape May, the Nation’s Oldest Seashore Resort, which bears the distinction of being a National Historic Landmark. Shaded streets lined with Victorian homes and functioning gaslights are the hallmark of this seaside retreat. Thirty years ago, Cape May was a sleepy little… The post How to plan a cheap Cape May getaway appeared first on Gen X Traveler ..read more

As a generation, Gen Xers have never exactly been known as joiners, so small group travel may not be the first kind of travel that comes to mind when you begin planning. However, small group trips may be something worth considering. Here are a few reasons to give it a… The post Why Generation X Should Consider Small Group Travel appeared first on Gen X Traveler ..read more

Hacienda Del Sol is much more than your average hotel stay. With a spa, horseback riding, hiking and more at this luxury resort ranch you wont want to go anywhere else. The post The Hacienda Del Sol Luxury Experience appeared first on Gen X Traveler ..read more

With the mercury rising and the school bell’s final ring just days away, you might be looking ahead to a family vacation. There was a time when that meant Mom, Dad, little Johnny and sweet young Rebecca piling into the family station wagon for a week at the beach or… The post Multigenerational vacations: Worth the effort appeared first on Gen X Traveler ..read more

Have you ever thought; I’d love to have a vacation home and the benefits that come with it; a place to escape or spend time with the family as well as getting a tax write-off? Then reality sets in. You contemplate being locked into vacationing in the same place each… The post RVing offers a World of Options for GenX and beyond appeared first on Gen X Traveler ..read more

Visiting wineries and vineyards have become a favorite pastime of travelers. But major cities like Washington DC simply can not offer that indulgence. Typically the best you will find in a large metropolitan area is a tasting room. As lovely as that may be, it is a vastly different experience… The post Best Wineries in Northern Virginia within an Hour of DC appeared first on Gen X Traveler ..read more

Visiting wineries and vineyards have become a favorite pastime of travelers. But major cities like Washington DC simply can not offer that indulgence. Typically the best you will find in a large metropolitan area is a tasting room. As lovely as that may be, it is a vastly different experience… The post Best Wineries in Northern Virginia within an Hour of DC appeared first on Gen X Traveler ..read more

When talking about the Washington DC metro area the District of Columbia gets most of the attention. But don’t overlook Northern Virginia as an add-on to your DC trip. Or plan to do Northern Virginia completely independent of the capital city. After all, many of the sites associated with DC… The post Plan an Amazing 5-day Road Trip through Unforgettable Northern Virginia appeared first on Gen X Traveler ..read more

If eliminating UNESCO World Heritage Sites from your “Bucket list” is a priority, make Mexico City your “home base” and plan day trips to nearby designees. Including Mexico City itself, you can reach nine others in 3-hours or less by car. With 34 UNESCO designations, Mexico ranks at #7 on the… The post Day trips from Mexico City: 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites appeared first on Gen X Traveler ..read more

After a week of perfect autumn weather, the mercury plummeted to a bitter 22 degrees. But my goal for the day was to kayak among the Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay. And secondary to that was attendance at the dedication of a section of the Potomac River as a National… The post Kayaking among the Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay appeared first on Gen X Traveler ..read more