Central and southeastern Virginia has lots of early American history, plenty of attractions, and a temperate climate, making it a comfortable place to visit most months of the year. One week enables visitors to learn about the founding of the United States from different angles. In historically chronological order, this trip […]
Vacation home rentals can make travel and family get-togethers so enjoyable. Instead of staying in hotels, consider opting for a short-term rental (e.g., house, cabin, apartment, condo) in a location with amenities that suit you, your family, or your travel group. You may be surprised at just how much more
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In the early 1800s, artists and writers came to the Catskill Mountains to paint and write about the natural beauty they found there. The majestic mountains, the waterfalls, the valleys, and the creeks – and the wildlife that inhabited the area – captivated these painters. Two of the artists were
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Several generations of the Vanderbilt family – among the most wealthy American dynasties during the 19th and early 20th centuries – owned homes in the United States including the Biltmore in Asheville, North Carolina; the Breakers and Marble House in Newport, Rhode Island; and tony townhouses in New York City. The Vanderbilt
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Boston is great for families to explore its rich colonial history and fun attractions. Colonized in the 1630s, Boston was the Massachusetts colony’s capital and remains the state’s capital today. Also, Boston was the site of loud rumblings by the colonists against the English monarchy in the 1700s. Old North
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