The Cherry Blossoms, Mostly at a Distance
• March 4, 2021

We can all breathe a sigh of relief that the National Cherry Blossom Festival will return this spring, running from Saturday, March 20, through Sunday, April 11.

Where to Ski Around D.C.
• February 18, 2021

If there’s one activity that’s relatively safe these days, it’s skiing. The singular sport allows for social distancing. Here are some nearby resorts to head for.

Flying During COVID? Millions Take the Risk
• December 31, 2020

After debating whether to go for months, our reporter decided to join the millions of Americans who flew during the holidays this year, despite the pandemic.

Holiday Light Displays: A Cure for Cabin Fever
• December 21, 2020

For a little holiday spirit, here are nine great light displays, in and just outside the District, to enjoy either socially distanced or from the comfort of your car.

Get Away This Fall to Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
• November 19, 2020

Located on 342 acres on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, the resort offers a world-class getaway just a short drive away from the Washington D.C. metro area. 

Nature Encounters at the Red Sea and in Egypt’s Eastern Desert
• October 29, 2020

Dreaming of travel during the pandemic is a great way to get away in our minds, but now’s the time to start planning. Here is some inspiration …

Resort Travel: What to Expect
• May 21, 2020

The morning buffet will likely be a relic of the past, as hotel managers have moved to serve breakfast in large ballrooms, either with to-go boxes or in-house dining six feet away from other tables.

Amelia Island: Sun and Sustainability
• October 11, 2019

For those of us lucky to frequent luxury resorts, it’s refreshing to find a place that takes nature and its surrounding environment as seriously as its guests. Such was the […]

Alpharetta: Gateway to a New South
• August 6, 2019

Alpharetta, Georgia — about 30 minutes outside what’s known as the Atlanta perimeter — used to be a rather dull corner of suburbia. Now, it’s brimming with vitality, primarily as a shopping destination.

Leesburg Daytrip One-Two Punch: Raspberry Falls and Tuscarora Mill
• June 20, 2019

If you need a cure for the city blues, this always enjoyable itinerary will put the wind back in your sails and deliver you home a happier soul.