Coronavirus Travel: Escaping Lockdowns in Europe

Last updated on November 23rd, 2020 at 12:24 amBy Alex Kallimanis: The world just changed dramatically for all of us. A few weeks ago I was excited to leave for Paris and Italy, despite ominous warnings of the coronavirus. The TBEX blogger conference in Catania, Sicily was on the agenda for me. Bell had a…

Temperature screening for COVID-19 at the airport in Italy

Seven Springs Mountain Resort Review

Seven Springs Mountain Resort is a great all-season resort located in Champion, Pennsylvania. An ideal vacation destination for couples and families, it just over an hour southeast of Pittsburgh and about a 3.5 drive from Washington, DC. The resort offers a variety of on-site activities like skiing, golf, bowling, rock climbing, zip-lining, an alpine slide, spa and a variety of tasty dining options.

Slopes with snow and blue skies

Huntingdon, Pennsylvania: Tips for Planning a Visit

Raystown Lake is the largest lake in the state of Pennsylvania. Around 44 miles south of State College, home of Penn State University, and around a 3-hour drive from Washington DC, it is a great destination for boating, swimming, mountain biking, scuba diving, and fishing during warmer months.

The nearby town of Huntingdon, PA, set along the Juanita River dates to 1767. It’s home to the nation’s oldest automobile museum, Swigart Museum. Lincoln Caverns are another highlight. Here are some of the highlights of visiting this Pennsylvania region!

Cabin room with fire and comfy chairs

Laurel Highlands, Pennsylvania: Guide to a Great Getaway

Located in southwestern Pennsylvania, the Laurel Highlands region is a relaxing vacation destination packed with outdoor recreation options, historic sites, family activities and world-class resorts. Set to beautiful wooded mountains, the region spans 3,000 square miles of Fayette, Somerset and Westmoreland Counties. We recently visited over a 3 day weekend from Washington, DC and enjoyed a variety of activities from great golf, fun goat yoga, delicious food and drinks, to famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece, Fallingwater. Here are some great things for you to experience in Laurel Highlands, PA set to a gorgeous backdrop of autumn foliage.

The exterior of Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater with the fall foliage and waterfalls

Great Places to Visit in Shenandoah Valley

The Shenandoah Valley of Virginia is a great place for a couples getaway. The area features charming towns packed with great restaurants, historic hotels and cozy romantic cabins, craft breweries and wineries and attractions like the Luray Caverns and American Shakespeare Center. Located just 75 miles from Washington, DC, Shenandoah National Park has been one of the most popular national parks in the country since it was founded in 1935. Here are some highlights to help you plan a visit to Shenandoah Valley!

Fall display with pumpins overlooking the valley with blues skies