Given the small size of Williamsburg, there is a surprisingly large number of restaurants to choose from. Thanks to the excellent advice of a friend who attended the College of William and Mary (Thank you Sarah!), we made no bad dining choices.We …
A love letter to the Mad River Valley in Vermont
September 1, 2011 4 reader comments
There has understandably been a lot of bad news about Vermont in the media this week. I'm not saying we should ignore the bad, but it's important to remember this: Vermont is magical. And like many magical things, it becomes imperiled by our neglect. …
Stowe Mountain Lodge: Family-friendly luxury in the heart of Vermont
August 30, 2011 3 reader comments
Vermont is a very special and beloved place for me and my family (as of today, you'll find no fewer than 50 posts here about everything from maple creemees to mountains). Tropical Storm Irene devastated Vermont this past weekend, flooding many of the …
Virtual postcards and an Amazon gift card giveaway
August 22, 2011 44 reader comments
Congratulations to Janice, the winner of the drawing! She'd send us all a lovely postcard from Maui. Having a lovely time…wish you were here! It's only be the end of August, but I'm already thinking about the travel I did this summer. I may not …
Giveaway: Family FunPass from Smart Destinations – UPDATED
August 4, 2011 23 reader comments
The winner of this giveaway is wikiwicks who suggests doing a brief walking tour when first arriving at a new location to immerse oneself and get the lie of the land - she says this does more than any pre-planning can do! Thanks to all who entered …
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