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Things to Do in Colonial Williamsburg at Christmastime

Things to Do in Colonial Williamsburg at Christmastime

byLeslie Carbone October 1, 2024October 19, 2024

Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia is lovely, quaint, and heart-warming all year round, but never more so than during its Christmas season, which…

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Admirals Club, Terminal 2, Concourse E, at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia

Admirals Club, Terminal 2, Concourse E, at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia

byLeslie Carbone April 29, 2024July 23, 2024

The fireplace glowed.  Quiet voices matched the muted decor.  I sank into a comfy chair and looked through large windows toward the…

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Bilt Dining Comes to Washington, D.C.

Bilt Dining Comes to Washington, D.C.

byLeslie Carbone November 6, 2023May 24, 2024

Bilt Dining has come to the Washington, D.C., area. The innovative program allows you to earn rewards points for eating out. There…

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One Night at the Griffin Hotel in Colonial Williamsburg:  a Charming Disappointment

One Night at the Griffin Hotel in Colonial Williamsburg: a Charming Disappointment

byLeslie Carbone October 2, 2023October 15, 2024

The woods were lovely, dark, and deep; I never even heard a peep, Yet still I felt unsafe to sleep. This post…

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4 Hotels near Great Falls Park in Virginia

4 Hotels near Great Falls Park in Virginia

byLeslie Carbone September 18, 2023June 29, 2024

Great Falls Park in northern Virginia offers spectacular views of rushing waters, as well as 15 miles of trails suitable for hiking,…

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Lunch in Colonial Williamsburg

Lunch in Colonial Williamsburg

byLeslie Carbone September 4, 2023September 26, 2024

Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia is a unique place to enjoy a taste of early American history. As you stroll the brick sidewalks…

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22 Patriotic Sites in Virginia

22 Patriotic Sites in Virginia

byLeslie Carbone June 26, 2023December 20, 2024

It’s hard to imagine a better travel destination for American-history lovers than Virginia. The personal-finance site WalletHub recently ranked all 50 states…

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Day Trips from Williamsburg, Virginia

Day Trips from Williamsburg, Virginia

byLeslie Carbone April 24, 2023July 27, 2024

Williamsburg, Virginia, is a history lover’s paradise.  I visit the Commonwealth’s second capital several times a year. Nestled in the Tidewater region,…

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Where to Stay outside Washington, D.C. — 10 premium hotels in northern Virginia

Where to Stay outside Washington, D.C. — 10 premium hotels in northern Virginia

byLeslie Carbone April 17, 2023November 23, 2024

White marble monuments softly glow.  Museums teem with fascinating objects.  Neoclassical buildings house the moments that shape the future of a nation….

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When to Visit Colonial Williamsburg

When to Visit Colonial Williamsburg

byLeslie Carbone April 3, 2023October 7, 2024

Colonial Williamsburg offers pleasant weather, lots of fun and fascinating events, and small crowds of visitors travelling back in time to Virginia‘s…

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Huntley Meadows Park in Alexandria, Virginia

Huntley Meadows Park in Alexandria, Virginia

byLeslie Carbone December 17, 2022June 8, 2024

Top-secret antenna arrays tracked Sputnik.  A family of beavers built a dam that created a wetlands area attracting rare birds.  And Elizabeth…

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Hotels in Williamsburg, Virginia

Hotels in Williamsburg, Virginia

byLeslie Carbone November 12, 2022October 18, 2024

Williamsburg, Virginia, is a small city with a lot to offer. This post contains affiliate links.  For more information, click here. It boasts…

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Leslie Carbone

Welcome to Sancerres at Sunset! I fell in love with travel during a trip to Mexico when I was nine years old. After my misspent youth as a wage worker, I'm having so much more fun as a blogger, helping other discerning travellers plan fun and fascinating journeys. If you enjoy history and culture, if you appreciate the finer things, if you want to slow down and savor every experience, you're in the right place.

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