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An Art Lover's Guide to Chestertown, Maryland
The historic Eastern Shore town is packed with studios, galleries and a sprawling contemporary sculpture collection.
Photo by Pamela Cowart-Rickman
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DC Beach Guide: Virginia Beach
Where to Stay, What to Eat, plus, three ways to get into Virginia Beach surf culture.
Photo by Christine Koubek
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Where Wizards Meet
Find potions, spells, Quidditch and cosplay at Staunton, Virginia’s Queen City Mischief & Magic festival.
Photo by Kate Simon
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Explore Norfolk’s Illuminating Glass Art Scene
Not just a maritime port, this Virginia city is home to glass masterworks by the likes of Dale Chihuly, Peter Bremers and Tiffany Studios.
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New Jersey's Island Gem
The 7-mile barrier island anchored by Avalon and Stone Harbor is a paradise for birding, pampering, lounging and sticking your toes in the sand.
Photo courtesy of Cape May County, NJ Dept. of Tourism
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Find Your Hygge Place at These Cozy Winter Retreats
Escape to an artsy inn, a romantic B&B or a chalet in the woods, Danish-style.
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Off the Grid in the Mid-Atlantic
Inspired by Greg McKeown’s book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, I set out to find mid-Atlantic places that are revitalizing refuges where you can unplug and recharge.
Photo by Jennifer Dobson
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Christmas Past and Present
From Colonial traditions to modern-day amusements, Williamsburg is brimming with holiday cheer.
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Where Maryland Began
Explore Colonial History in St. Mary’s County, Maryland.
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Cruising to Chicago (with prosciutto antipasto!)
When William Shakespeare wrote, “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances,” I doubt he envisioned flying entrances, underwater exits, and stages housed in ships atop rippling waters.
Photo courtesy of Royal Caribbean Group
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Running Away
Mid-Atlantic footraces worth the drive
Distance race organizers have fueled a boom in tourism and in the sport of running by pairing popular destinations with runs ranging from 5-Ks to marathons.
Photo by Tim Koubek
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Shipboard Shows Make Waves
Cruise ship entertainment has come a long way from lounge singers and cheap cabaret. Marquee productions include Blue Man Group, Nickelodeon, and Disney musicals.
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Up for the Challenge
Today’s shore excursions offer fun ways to test your mettle
Photo courtesy of Disney Cruise Line
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Screen the Ships
Marketers know that where you shop and the shows you watch say a lot about your preferences. But, what do stores and TV shows have to do with picking a cruise, you ask. Well, let’s just say your favorites are clues to the right cruise for you.