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Where To Go Tulip Picking in Northern Virginia (Our Favorite Farm + FAQ)

March 26, 2023 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Every spring the season of tulip-picking in Northern Virginia seems to go by so quickly that most people don’t even realize they can even go tulip-picking until they see pictures of it popping up online, at which point it’s usually too late to secure any U-pick tickets.  Indeed, tulip season is short but splendid– so […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: nature, small town america, virginia

3 Beautiful Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Washington D.C.

March 8, 2023 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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People travel from all over the world to see the iconic cherry blossoms of Washington, D.C., which bloom around the city’s most famous landmarks every Spring. Accordingly, the best places to see cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C. is a matter of somewhat personal preference.  Most locals have their favorite spots, but the fact is you […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, nature, virginia, washington dc

An Insider’s Guide to O’ahu, Hawai’i (25 Coolest Things to Do)

February 10, 2023 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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O’ahu, Hawai’i is a very unique and special island, often described as “Hawai’i’s gathering place” because of how it’s positioned, culturally and otherwise, as the island’s ambassador to the West.  Honolulu, the state capital, is located here, and it’s the most urban region of Hawai’i. Ultimately, its accessible accommodations, navigability, and friendly cosmopolitanism make O’ahu […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, Hawaii, nature, oahu, Relaxing getaway, restaurants, spas, Travel Guide

A Gorgeous Place To Go Peach Picking in Northern Virginia

September 2, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Looking for a gorgeous place to go peach picking in Northern Virginia or near DC? Great Country Farms in Bluemont, Virginia is an ideal spot for a serene day trip. (You might not have asked, but here I am delivering…)  When peach season arrives in Northern Virginia (usually late June through August), you can expect […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: nature, small town america, virginia

The 5 Best Places to Go Apple Picking in Northern Virginia (& Pumpkin Picking, Too!)

September 1, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Apple picking in Northern Virginia is almost as fun as pumpkin picking in Northern Virginia. Fortunately, at many of the farms on this personally-vetted list, you can do both!   Even the people who live in the area don’t always know that Virginia is a state known for its incredible depth and variety of apples. NPR […]

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A Weekender’s Guide to Keene, New Hampshire

August 26, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Keene, New Hampshire is a quaint little college town in the rolling hills of Southern New Hampshire that makes a great low-key destination for a weekend away. If you’re looking to experience historic small-town New England at an affordable and accessible pace, Keene is a great place to start. Because of its pastoral roots and […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, nature, small town america

9 Cool Things to Do in Cumberland, Maine

August 10, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Cumberland, Maine is a lovely little idyllic town in Southern Maine that’s known for its peaceful recreation areas and luxuriously slow summer living. It’s full of charmingly expansive farmland, lush wooded areas, and welcoming small town New England heritage that makes it a nice place to, quite frankly, simply wander around.  Having a car is […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: Maine, nature, small town america

Cool Experience: Where To Dig-Your-Own Peanuts in Virginia

June 23, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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For those looking for a super unique, only-in-Virginia activity, digging your own peanuts is a bucket list experience. To that end, Hollin Farms in Delaplane, Virginia is one of the coolest and only places where you can easily dig your own peanuts in Virginia’s beautiful farm country– and with mountain views, to boot!  As we […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: nature, peanut butter, virginia

An Insider’s Guide to Kennebunkport, Maine

June 20, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin 4 Comments

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Once known merely as the dreamy backdrop of the Bush family compound, Kennebunkport, Maine is a tiny New England town on the state’s rocky southern coast– the perfect place to have a quintessential New England beach experience. Today, however, Kennebunkport also has a hotel and restaurant scene that makes it a world-class summer travel destination. […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, Maine, nature, Relaxing getaway, restaurants, small town america, Travel Guide

An Insider’s Guide to East Hampton

May 1, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin 5 Comments

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Known for their fresh air, peace and quiet, and beautiful beaches, the Hamptons are a constellation of coastal villages along the East End of Long Island. This bespoke travel guide spotlights everything you need to know about the area, as well as what to do and how to get there.  With an abundance of beautiful […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, nature, nyc, Relaxing getaway, spas, Travel Guide

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