Washington DC may not sound like the most exciting holiday travel destination for a teen and tween who have spent most of their lives traveling (and visiting far too many museums). “DC will be boring” my two daughters protested when I told them we were taking our annual holiday season trip this year to the nation’s capital. With my teen & tween in front of the Abraham Lincoln Memorial So, I appointed myself the difficult task of making a memorable Washington DC vacation for all members of our family. And I’m very happy to say, “Mission accomplished.” Both of our girls loved their trip to D ..read more

We have seen plenty of stalagmites and stalactites in caverns and caves all over the world, so I was uncertain as to just how good the Luray Caverns in Virginia would be. They are the largest and most popular caverns in the Eastern USA, so I was worried how its popularity may have diminished their value. I did not need to worry. It’s popular for a reason. The Luray Caverns are possibly the best I’ve ever seen. I was stunned by the pristine condition and the abundance of stalagmites and stalactites formations, full-length draperies, huge columns, and dazzling mirror pools that this ancient cav ..read more

Have you ever walked an alpaca before? It’s probably not something you’ve thought was possible, especially if traveling outside the high altitudes of Peru. Point of View Alpaca Farm, Virginia However, we recently visited an Alpaca farm in Virginia and walking an alpaca is starting to become a popular thing to do in many places around the world, and on our recent family road trip to the Shenandoah Valley we discovered why. Alpacas are delightful animals with unique, gentle personalities. They are known as one of the most beautiful camelids in South America, the alpacas are indigenous to the Per ..read more

We’ve just discovered a new mountain region to love in the Southeast: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, home of Shenandoah National Park, the famous Skyline Drive, the spectacular Luray Caverns, and cute small Virginia towns. Stunning views along Skyline Drive This richly fertile region lends itself to getaways that encompass outdoor adventures, scenic viewpoints, farm to table experiences, family-owned wineries and breweries, and U-Pick farms. It’s the 2021 unplug-to-reconnect experience you now seek. We recently took a five-day family road trip here to kick off our summer and discover many of the ..read more