Washington, D.C.

Given a chance to live in a premature America with constant revisions, would you take it?  Touring D.C. allows you to understand and learn more about America's history and how we have evolved into present day.  It is truly a remarkable city and visiting during Cherry Blossom season makes this even more undeniable.

 Ford's Theatre

The Jefferson Memorial 

The Washington Monument 

 WWII Memorial

Vietnam War Memorial 

The Lincoln Memorial 

The Korean War Memorial 

Cherry Blossoms at the Tidal Basin 

The Library of Congress 

The Capitol  

The White House 

Chicago, Illinois

One of the country's premier cities, Chicago showcases numerous famed sites such as the Willis Tower (better known as the Sears Tower), Wrigley Field, Navy Pier, and 'The Bean.'  Bundle up, walking the Windy City can really take your breath away; although there are many great restaurants, arts, entertainment...and all that jazz along the way.

The Bean at Millennium Park

The Sears Tower

Navy Pier

Fernandina Beach, FL

Located on Amelia Island, this historic beach town boasts private beaches and marshlands waiting to be explored.  Downtown offers a local farmer's market, many restaurants, and antique stores for the collector.  A favorite hobby for locals and visitors alike is to comb the beach hunting for numerous shark's teeth that have washed ashore.

*Great oceanfront rental, The Captain's House

 Searching for Shark's Teeth

 Our plunder

 The Captain's House

 Marina

 Historic Downtown

New York City, NY

Way too many people, long lines, overpriced everything, and freezing cold, but nothing quite compares to Christmas in New York!  Give your trip enough time to visit landmarks, shopping districts, see shows, and dine at some of the most prestigious restaurants in the world.
**TKTS = up to 50% off regular priced Broadway shows- beware, lines build early.

 Rockefeller Center

 Battery Park (Lady Liberty)

 Flatiron Building

 View from Central Park

 6th Ave & 52nd St

 Museum of Natural History

Grab a drink at the Boathouse in Central Park.

The Great Smoky Mountains, NC

Only a 3 hour drive to The Waynesville Inn Resort and Spa, Katy and I were able to enjoy a weekend in November hiking in the mountains and visiting the Biltmore House.  Try to visit while the leaves are still changing; the weather is ideal and the views unbeatable.

Maggie Valley

Biltmore House, Asheville