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See the USA: The Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia

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Growing up in Maryland, outside of Washington D.C., I always took for granted all that the Maryland and Virginia “eastern shore” – the area of these states on the “other” (eastern) side of the Chesapeake Bay – had to offer. It wasn’t until I was an adult, speaking to folks from all parts of the U.S. who all raved about what a lovely part of the country it was, that I really began to appreciate what a true gem the Eastern Shore is. “It’s so beautiful and peaceful” and “I would love to go back” were frequent comments that I heard from visitors, echoing those of Captain John Smith who, upon discovering this region 400 years ago, wrote that “heaven and earth never agreed better to frame a place for man’s habitation.” If you’ve never heard of the Eastern Shore, or have heard of it and wondered what it’s all about – and especially if you’re looking for a wonderful place to visit in the USA – today’s blog is for you. Read more

See the USA: Road Trip Tips – Staying Healthy at Your Destination

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Last week we shared some tips for how to make the good ole family road trip stress-free and fun – for both kids and adults. A big part of that, in these pandemic days, is staying healthy. Of course, those health concerns don’t end when you arrive to your destination, so there are definitely some things you’ll want to keep in mind for your time in your hotel, rental, or while staying with family and friends, and medical and health professionals have a number of recommendations. Read more

See the USA: Monument Valley and Navajo Nation, Arizona and Utah

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Anyone wanting to visit the American Southwest has a number of sites and destinations to visit. One of the “must-sees” should be Monument Valley and the Navajo Nation territory. Read more

What is the Best Way to See the USA?

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When you picture the perfect vacation, what do you see? Chances are the pictures that come to mind are beautiful scenery, wonderful hotels, amazing food, exploring new places and seeing new things, and above all else, memories that last a lifetime. What you may not picture though, is everything that goes into organizing this perfect, and stress-free, vacation.

Which brings me to today’s post about the “best way to see the USA”. You can pick your destination and begin to plan, spending hours researching everything there is to know, reading hundreds of reviews online for hotels and dining options, figuring out how you’re going to get there (and if you want to see multiple destinations, how you’re going to get from one to the next), all the while wondering what you’ve missed, and if you’re paying too much. And then when you get there, you can spend more hours waiting in lines, hoping you get to see the things that were important to you, hoping you don’t get lost, and trying not to be disappointed when that hotel that looked amazing online, hasn’t actually been renovated in years.

Vacations are much-needed opportunities for us to unwind, explore, spend precious time with our families and loved ones, and create lifelong memories. They are investments, both in time and in money, and as with all investments, should be made wisely. The good news is there are two things you can do to make a wise investment in your vacation plans to see America: Read more

See the USA: 5 Great Islands Just a Road Trip Away

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If you’ve been dreaming of a Caribbean escape but flying out of the country isn’t something you want (or are able) to do right now, I’ve got great news! There are some lovely and amazing islands right here in the U.S. that are perfect for your next vacation. Let’s explore five of them today. Read more