Of course the lure of a simpler, rural life is calling you. The notion of sleigh bells on the road and tiny mom-and-pop stores overflowing with hand-made items is exactly the kind of attraction you need for your next vacation. Time for a visit to Ohio Amish Country.

For hundreds of years, these humble Christian traditionalists have maintained a way of life that offers them a unique cultural experience to share with tourists who visit their towns across Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania, and over a dozen other states. Over the last few decades, the Amish population in the United States has grown by 120%, further carrying on their foothold in simple living. Members don’t officially join the church until they are between 16 and 25 years of age, as the Amish believe that this baptism is a choice to be made by an individual for his or herself upon adulthood. So those who continue to [...]

This winter season, a sip or two of some fine wine makes the winter blahs go away. To find a local winery, often you only have to search around your town or area locally, but if you cannot find one, a winery vacation this winter may be the perfect fix for wine enthusiasts! All over the U.S., more wineries than ever are open and happy for you to stop on by. Winemakers and winery owners are among some of the world’s most charming and fascinating people too. If you are thinking about planning a winery vacation with your spouse or partner or even just exclusively for your lady friends, check out Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, California, Oregon and Washington, for some of the most popular wineries around the USA. You can do wine tours and wine tastings and they often have fine restaurants as well! Some wineries even offer hotel rooms, spas, wine classes, catering, private [...]