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Summer is that time of the year when you get to relax and spend some quality time with your friends and family. That’s why most people want to make summer their fun-filled season of the year. It’s also why it helps to start planning early. However, if you’ve read just about every article about planning for summer and you feel like you are already too late, this post was written just for you. It’s not too late to have an amazing summer holiday this year. First of all, remember that a change is as good as a rest. This also applies to the way you spend your holiday. The following post explains how you can do things a little differently this year: Staycations are OK Not everyone has the disposable funds for travel vacations. But that’s OK. Staycations can be as effective as exotic getaways if they are done right. The main mistake people make during vacations at home is that they stay in their normal routine. They cook, they clean, they watch TV. In short, they don’t “vacate” their normal lives. If you stay at home on your vacation, shake things up. Visit local tourist attractions. Eat different foods. Take day trips to neighbouring communities. Getting out of your normal routine can make a staycation feel as novel and recuperative as an excursion to a foreign land. Read more at The Conversation… You can still have an amazing summer by ensuring you do things differently. Change your routine and have a beautifully refreshing time. Wondering what you should do if you’re not going to travel out of town with your spouse and children? The following post has some ideas on what to do as a family: Ah, summer. Sunny days, grilling out, and fireflies at dusk. Longer days and summer vacations also mean more downtime, play time, and hopefully more family time! A while back we started the tradition of creating an annual summer bucket list. Even if we don’t do them all (the list is getting long), this summertime family tradition is a great way to remember what we’ve enjoyed in the past as well as think of some new fun summer ideas to try. More on what we came up with for this year in a bit… Read more at WellnessMama… What better way to enjoy your summer than choose the activities for your family together? Try it out! Remember this is often the hottest time of the year. It is important to know how to stay safe and healthy. The following post explains some of the ways to stay active during the hottest parts of the day: Be active; be cool Regular physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle in every season. The warm summer weather can make it easy to exercise outdoors and get the whole family involved. Just be sure to take some precautions so you don’t get overheated in the hot weather. Exercise in the morning or evening, when it’s… Read More »Ideas To Make Your 2019 Summer A Blast

Modern means of transportation, like the automobile and electric trains are some of the developments that revolutionized human civilization. There has always been a need to efficiently move from one point to the other in order to achieve certain goals. In our day, we have more options for transportation than ever before. One of the times when you may need to think of transportation and plan for it beforehand is when taking a trip, whether it’s for leisure or business. Your choice of transportation provider will determine a lot, including your ability to keep to your schedule during the trip. Today, we will consider chauffeured transportation in detail. First, what comes to mind when you think of chauffeured transportation? The following post addresses some common misconceptions: What You May Not Know About Chauffeured Transportation When it comes to luxury chauffeured transportation, stretch limousines are what typically come to mind for a lot of people. However, although these classic vehicles are utilized by many chauffeured transportation service providers, it does not define what this industry is all about. Today, the limousine serves as just one example of the many vehicles and services offered by luxury ground transportation companies all over the world. Many people only consider working with luxury transportation service providers when they need to book a limo service, without realizing that these companies actually have so much more to offer. To help provide a better understanding of what chauffeured transportation is really like now, we’ve listed a few things about this industry that you might not know about. Read more at Empire CLS… From the above, it’s clear that chauffeured transportation is not just about hiring limousine services. Although that’s how it began, it is not confined to that definition anymore. Secondly, are you still debating why you should choose chauffeured transportation when you can easily get ride-sharing services which don’t seem much different? The following post answers your concern: Feel Confident in Your Chauffeur  With ride sharing apps, there is really no formal process in place to measure the level of credibility or professionalism of your driver. Because ride sharing is all online, drivers sign up via a website and undergo no formal interviews. With a professional transportation company, drivers are personally vetted, where they are interviewed, undergo a drug screening and are trained to provide the highest level of professionalism in the industry. The level of service provided by a professional chauffeur in comparison to a ride share driver is unmatched. Ride in Comfort Ride sharing is like a game of roulette in terms of the vehicle that you will be picked up in. The driver may have had their pets riding in the back seat, they may be smokers and their kids may have made a previous mess. Read more at ODS Chauffeured Transportation… You have little control over many factors when it comes to the services offered by online ride-sharing services. If you want more control, go for a chauffeured transportation service. Third, one of… Read More »Why You Should Consider Chauffeured Transportation When Planning Your Trip

Going on a wine tour is exciting. There’s so much you can gain from such an experience because of the nature of such a tour. Not only will a wine tour give you the opportunity to explore the sights and sounds of a particular place, but it will also allow you to learn all about the wine making process and eventually if the season allows you might even get the chance to produce your own wine. Albemarle County, located in Virginia, is a prime, globally recognized wine tour destination, as the following post from 2018 describes : Virginia’s Award-Winning Monticello Region Is Your 2018 Summer Wine Trip It’s been called the birthplace of American wine, thanks to Thomas Jefferson. Like so many distinctions in American heritage, the Monticello AVA wine region in Virginia has Jefferson’s fingerprints all over it and it’s one of this summer’s most exciting wine-tasting destinations… During his time in France from 1784 to 1789 he developed a nearly obsessive taste (one he called a “pressing need” in a letter) for European wine, which, upon his return to America, he addressed with constant shipments from the old world and later, with an attempt to grow his own European grapes on his Virginia estate, Monticello. Read more at Forbes… Clearly, there is a lot that Virginia has to offer when it comes to wine tours, wine tasting, and vineyards. Choosing the vineyards to visit can be a bit overwhelming since Virginia is home to many of them. Want some recommendations to get you started? Here you go: Jefferson Vineyards Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States made history, not just as a politician, but also as one who was passionate about good wine. This vineyard boasts of the work that he did almost 250 years ago which is now producing award-winning wines. Here’s a recent review from one of the guests: Delicious wines, Quality atmosphere. Complimentary glass with $12 tasting (8 wines). Short drive from Monticello and Michie Tavern. Friendly staff, not pretentious at all. Enjoyed by all! Review by Natalie D. at Yelp… When you visit, you’ll also get to explore other neighboring historic places such as Thomas Jefferson’s residence and the home of President James Monroe, Highland. Blenheim Vineyards This interesting wine destination is owned by Dave Mathews; yes, the front man for The Dave Mathews Band! He also established and designed it. In addition, if you have an interest in architecture in addition to wine tasting, then Blenheim Vineyards is the place to go. In fact, if you pick the right dates, you may enjoy additional events on the grounds. The following review from a guest says it all: Wine is solid as it has been on every visit I’ve made here! They were expecting the crowd that came with DMB weekend and were well prepared, did not have to wait too long for anything. Also had people directing traffic, which was nice. Enjoyed Reason beers being there as well! It’s a beautiful… Read More »Albemarle County’s Wine Tour Destinations

Whenever you are planning for a trip to a new place, it is helpful to do some research. Get to know what services are offered in your destination and find out some of the interesting places you can visit. In fact, you can still squeeze in a little fun even if you are on a business trip. Do your best to unwind, take in the sights and enjoy some fresh air before you head back home. Planning a trip to Charlottesville this spring? For starters, there are a lot of opportunities for you to make the most of it, as the following post describes: 8 Great Things to Do in Charlottesville Virginia Charlottesville Virginia is one of the most historic areas of the United States, home to three of the first five Presidents of the United States of America—Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe for those keeping score. Gorgeous rolling hills surround Charlottesville and the area is close to Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Parkway, and Skyline Drive and only an hour from Richmond. Before your next trip, read these Charlottesville VA things to do articles: Read more at McCool Travel… You can choose what you want to do based on your personal tastes and preferences. However, if your budget allows, we encourage you to try out stuff you may not have attempted before. You just might discover some hidden passions you didn’t know you had. Want some friendly recommendations for places to visit in Charlottesville? Here are three amazing places you should consider visiting in Albemarle County, each unique in its own way. Carter Mountain Orchard Are you looking for the ultimate outdoor venue that will allow you to enjoy some great sights and sounds? This is it! At Carter Mountain Orchard you get to pick your own fruit and you can enjoy one of the signature events held here, such as the Thursday evening sunset series. Here’s what one visitor had to say about her visit: A great place for dates. The apples are delicious. The views are phenomenal. Going in the winter time brings hot apple cider and cuddles to a whole new level. I’ve gone and picked my pumpkins from them as well, it’s fun well organized and just a gorgeous environment overall. The staff has always been nothing but kind as well. Review from Anastasia Q. at Yelp… The orchard will be reopening on 29th March and you can also book the venue for special occasions such as weddings or private events. Albemarle Estate Are you fascinated by American wines and their history? Would you love to wake up to a view of vast breathtaking vineyards? Albemarle Estate is the place to go if you want to kick back for a weekend or even longer. My wife loved this fabulous Country Estate when I brought her here for our Anniversary last year so much, that she brought me back to celebrate my Birthday. We had a wonderful time exploring the beautiful grounds, gardens and the… Read More »Ideas For Your Trip To Albemarle County This Spring