Dealing with uncontrollable events

The other day, a client was heading home and their mid morning flight was delayed and it wasn’t until 7:56 PM that they boarded the plane. This was a great example that on vacations, not everything goes as planned and when dealing with flights, you have no control over the situation. These issues can quickly ruin a vacation’s “feels”, but the simple advice is that these are not within your area of control, so stressing about them is not worth your time. Easier said than done, of course, but take a breath and focus on what you can control, your attitude towards these and other situations.

In today’s newsletter:

• Travel News this Week

• City Spotlight: Williamsburg, Virginia

  • Who should go?

  • When should we go?

  • What should we see?

  • Where should we eat?

  • Why here?

• Travel Hacks

Travel News this Week

Some helpful travel news for families that have occurred this week.

• Planning Ahead: The 2025 Hurricane season may cause a lot of planning issues for vacationers.

• The Best in the World: Is the world’s best airport a part of your travel plans?

• Bare Beating?: How this new public transport trend is driving commuters crazy.

City Spotlight: Williamsburg, VA

Colonial Williamsburg is a historians wonderland. Being able to walk in the footsteps of the country’s founding fathers is an opportunity that is not to be missed for lovers of U.S. history. Williamsburg offers a lot of cultural treasure troves and spending time in this area will make you appreciate what it took to start our country.

Who should go to Charleston?

The big shocker here is any families who love history and learning about times gone by would find this location perfect for them. However, Williamsburg has a lot more to offer than just history which makes this area a great option for other family activities as well.

When should we go?

Summer is a very popular time and the weather is very, very warm. Winter, especially around the holidays, can be an enchanting time as well, but if you want Williamsburg on full tilt, then the peak season of late spring and summer is the time to visit.

What should we do?

Williamsburg offers a lot of historical bang for your buck, however, other activities can make a trip to Williamsburg even more memorable.

• The Historical Triangle: Williamsburg is not the only historical highlight in this region. The settlement of Jamestown as well as the battlefield of Yorktown are only minutes away and creates the Historical Triangle. These locations are cornerstones of American history and are not to be missed. One can’t miss is the American Revolution Museum in Yorktown. It’s a wonderful, eye opening experience that makes you understand the American Revolution more than any 8th grade class can offer.

• Busch Gardens Williamsburg: When you’ve filled your history cup up to the brim, feed your need for thrills and speed by tackling the rollercoasters at Busch Gardens. There is also the Water Country USA water park that can help you beat the heat with a number of water rides guaranteed to cool you down.

• Virginia Beach: Only an hour south of Williamsburg, Virginia Beach can offer a family the beach vacation that people strive for. With a number of great beaches on the Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach is a great place for some fun in the sun.

Where should we eat?

Williamsburg offers historical locations for food as well as some great local eateries that put a modern spin in this historical area.

• Sweet Tea and Barley: A relaxed restaurant at the Williamsburg Lodge, Sweet Tea and Barley offers a variety of local flavors and focuses on more southern cuisine that can be found in the region.

• Mellow Mushroom: Voted “Best Pizza in Williamsburg”, Mellow Mushroom is a funky, psychedelic eatery that has a large collection of pizzas and other great family friendly options. You won’t leave hungry.

Why Williamsburg?

Williamsburg offers the opportunity that very few locations in the country can offer, the ability to walk where George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and other founding fathers traversed. Add in the chance to scratch your amusement park itch and being close to beaches, Williamsburg is a location that is a must visit for families of all ages and intentions.

Travel Hacks

Early morning flights, on average, can be less crowded, cheaper, and have a less chance of being delayed compared to flights later in the day.

Looking for the best time to get the best price? Try 3:00 PM on Tuesday, six weeks before your flight to find the cheapest tickets.

When planning a big trip to another country, get some great tips on what to bring, where to eat, etc. by creating a Google search for “things I wish I knew before visiting…”. You’ll be happy that you did.