If you are looking for a beautiful place to spend a weekend while visiting Washington, DC, then look no further than The Wharf. We had a great overnight visit at the Intercontinental and were surprised at how family-friendly a city hotel could be.

In order to afford this trip during peak travel time, spring break, we used points for our hotel stay. If you, too, are looking for a quick getaway that does not break the bank, and want hear about our experience, then read on.

If you’ve ever seen a photo of Quebec City, chances are you have also seen a photo of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. There is no doubt that the Frontenac is visually stunning from the outside, but we wanted to explore the hotel from the inside, too, and see if it lived up to the hype. Here’s our honest review of the Chateau Frontenac with our young kid.

Come with us as we share our favorite, affordable road trip spots in the seacoast of New Hampshire and southern Maine.