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Saturday, March 19, 2011

Great Escape: Sailing Lessons

Learn to sail on the Potomac

Learn to sale on the Potomac. Take a class or go to a sailing camp to get fit and active. The Washington Sailing Marina is offering a 10 percent discount for sessions on their website. For more information, email amy@sharethewind.com

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Great Escape: Tea Party

Enjoy a tea party at Woodlawn Plantation

Each week, we’ll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break, and make your life a little easier, maybe a whole lot easier. How about a mother-daughter tea party at Woodlawn Plantation? The historic home offers private teas, which include a tour of the plantation and a traditional teatime. Prices begin at $25 per person. For more information, visit their website. 

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Great Escape: Wolf Trap

This week's Great Escape features Wolf Trap's amphitheater in Vienna

Each week, we’ll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break, and make your life a little easier, maybe a whole lot easier. Is there a better, more relaxing way to listen to music other then in an outdoor amphitheater on a hot summer day? Wolf Trap amphitheater located in Vienna has performances scheduled throughout the year. They have musicals, opera, and musical performances from contemporary artists. To learn more about the performance schedules, visit their website.

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Great Escape: Mimslyn Inn in Luray

Weekly ideas for a great escape

Each week, we’ll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break, and make your life a little easier, maybe a whole lot easier. This week, we bring you a romantic Winter Getaway at the Mimslyn Inn in Luray. The charming, historic inn in the Shenandoah Valley is minutes from the Luray Caverns, a massive and unique structure courtesy of mother nature. Up until March 15, the Winter Getaway is offered, which includes a historic room for two and hot mulled wine by the fireplace. Have an idea for a weekend getaway?

Nery Gainor

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Saturday, February 19, 2011

Great Escape: A Fishy Pedicure

Yvonne Hair & Nails near Hybla Valley offers a pedicure using real fish

Each week, we’ll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break, and make your life a little easier, maybe a whole lot easier. Today comes an offer from the Yvonne Hair & Nails for the Fish-y-cure treatment. The treatment uses real, live, tiny fish to remove unwanted dead skin from calloused feet. To see a video of the treatment, check out this YouTube video on the right. For more information, visit their website or call 703-799-3708. The salon is located at 8643 Richmond Highway.

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