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Hurray, it’s fall!!
Wanderlust is defined as a strong desire to travel, and while travel doesn’t seem quite the same this year, you can still explore Virginia’s endless beauty with an epic road trip this fall. Fall is [Read More…]
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Hello active traveler!
Looking for a fun and unique adventure that everyone in your family will enjoy? Or perhaps you are looking to get out and get away on a solo journey. Whatever the case, you will find [Read More…]
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Travel insurance: Expect the unexpected
As I ponder a subject for this month’s Travelwise column, we are in the midst of an unpredictable travel concern for many travelers — the coronavirus COVID-19, which originated in China. It has sparked global fears of [Read More…]
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The Passion Play: A once-in-a-decade experience!
Nestled in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps, the quaint village of Oberammergau is one of Europe’s unique destinations. Oberammergau, in Germany, is known for its stunning Passion Play. Every 10 years, this town draws [Read More…]
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Adventures abound with rail travel across Canada
There is no question that Canada is a land of exceptional beauty. If you want to get a true sense of the breadth and diversity of Canada, cross-country rail travel may be for you. When [Read More…]
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What’s new at our hometown cruise port?
For all of the cruising fans out there, there is good news to report! There are new and exciting itineraries coming to our very own hometown cruise port! That’s right, the number of departures sailing [Read More…]
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REAL ID Act update: Time to apply for your compliant driver’s license
At the end of last year I wrote the December Travelwise column about The REAL ID Act. What is the REAL ID Act? As a refresher, The REAL ID Act was enacted on the 9/11 [Read More…]
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It’s hurricane season—to insure or not
As I am writing this article, hurricane season has begun and so far so good! Even though August and September are usually the most affected months, hurricane season is officially from June 1 through November [Read More…]
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This summer, try some of Virginia’s finest!
Summer is here and it’s vacation time! Although it may seem like the only thing to do in Virginia is head to the beach, I would like to remind you that Virginia has a lot [Read More…]
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Another thought on cruising—make it a small ship cruise!
The word “cruise” is such a broad term. When you think about what constitutes a cruise, most of us probably picture a gigantic ship bobbing around in the Caribbean. There is always a time and [Read More…]
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Heads up for changes in the new year!
With the New Year approaching, it looks like new changes are on the horizon. Beginning on January 22, 2018, you could be among a very large group of Americans who are no longer able to [Read More…]
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Bermuda and its hidden gems
Bermuda, located in the Atlantic Ocean on the same latitude as Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, and just 650 miles off the eastern seaboard, is a fantastic year-round destination. But I have to admit, the fall, [Read More…]
