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Christmas Festivities At The Gaylord, National Harbor

Gaylord just does Christmas right. From the Cirque show in the atrium, to the ICE! exhibit (try the ice slide), to the Christmas Village and Christmas Square - there’s something that will bring a smile to everyone’s face.

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Exploring Hillwood House & Museum, D.C.

Marjorie Merriweather Post led one of the most fascinating lives a woman in the early-mid 1900s could live and it’s all on display at Hillwood House and Museum.

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Exploring Gettysburg, PA

I love my historical towns and Gettysburg is one of the most famous! Taking a walk through Civil War history and standing where Lincoln gave his famous “Gettysburg Address” was surreal.

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Exploring Old Town Winchester, VA

Having lived in Virginia most of my life, I’m surprised I never visited Winchester until now. Rich with Civil War Era history, this town is perfectly well-preserved and definitely a must-do for a weekend.

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Cox Farms Fall Festival 2018

We love fall and festivals… and fall festivals. But talk about childhood revival! Check out our day at Cox Farms in Virginia.

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The Watergate Hotel Washington, D.C.

Not many hotels will give you a free tour of a scandalous room with a ton of history, or let you call and ask to be put on hold (read the article to find out why).

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Exploring Seattle, Washington

Iconic Seattle sights, obsessing over otters, a speakeasy tour, and dodging wildfires. It was an action-packed 48 hours.

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Exploring Victoria, B.C.

Dinner at the Empress Hotel, experiencing an interactive museum, and getting ice cream - it was a perfect evening in Victoria, B.C.

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Cruise Edition: Sitka, Alaska

Sitka is one of the most beautiful towns in southern Alaska - the wildlife, people, and experiences were all so mesmerizing that we forgot to take the pic of the cresting whale.

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Cruise Edition: Glacier Bay, Alaska

Driving rains and winds - experiencing Glacier Bay is not for the faint of heart. But, how many times will you experience a cruise ship navigate floating ice and a narrow channel?

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