Spectacular natural scenery inspires many visitors to search for the beauty of the seasons when choosing a venue for a getaway. That breathtaking scenery is one of the main attractions of Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands, where visitors can get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright was also inspired by [...]

Cruising has now gotten easier and more affordable for Mid-Atlantic travelers. Why spend money on airfare to Florida when you can leave from the Port of Baltimore, in your own backyard?
In 2009, Cruise Maryland will offer 79 year-round cruises to Bermuda, Canada/New England and the Eastern Caribbean on five cruise lines. Beginning in April, Carnival [...]

When visiting the Laurel Highlands area of Pennsylvania, visitors must make time to visit the United 93 Temporary Memorial, located in the Stonycreek Township in Somerset County, Pa. This is the site where United Flight 93 crashed — at an estimated speed of 500 mph — on Sept. 11, 2001, after heroic efforts by passengers [...]

This spring when visiting Virginia Beach, instead of stepping into the sand and surf, visitors can step through the gates of some of Virginia’s most beautiful gardens, homes and historic landmarks. Historic Garden Week, which runs April 18 – 25 in various locations in Virginia, gives visitors a great reason to visit the beach in [...]

New Castle, Del., is waiting for you to come and partake of its gift to you—cobblestone streets, historic homes, beautiful gardens, shops, restaurants, intrigue and lots of stories involving familiar names like William Penn, George Washington, Lafayette, and all of this within a few blocks in a National Historic Landmark district. Park your car on [...]

It is always amazing to find out what put small towns on the map. In Ligonier, Pa., it was when the French and Indians attacked Fort Ligonier in 1758, and were beaten off by the British. Set in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania, Ligonier grew out of what was a stagecoach stop in the 1800s [...]

Imagine driving through the countryside south of Annapolis, Md., and suddenly coming upon a tropical paradise. Drawn by the pink luster of buildings seen through tropical foliage, you drive through the gates and enter Herrington Harbour, a vacation spot that makes you feel you have landed in the Caribbean. Here you will find a marina [...]

Outdoor enthusiasts will find a natural playground in the Mountain Highlands of West Virginia, home to natural wonders such as Smoke Hole Caverns and Seneca Rocks. Whether it is hiking, biking, fishing, camping, rock climbing or just admiring the great outdoors, experienced thrill seekers to weekend warriors will find exciting mountain adventures for all ages.
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This is the year to discover the special place where Maryland began. On this Tidewater peninsula nestled between the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay, you’ll find that compelling blend of old and new and quaint and trendy you associate with your favorite Chesapeake Bay destinations. St. Mary’s County is just a short drive south of Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Annapolis, so it’s an easy trip—travel by car or by boat and enjoy Maryland’s first place!