We quite often take the Amtrak to NYC or CHS or SAV. We have discussed a return trip to DC...we usually fly in there from CLT into DCA and stay in Crystal City at the Lennox Club. My vacation time is very limited at this point in time, so I have to get where I am going quickly if I am going to have much time to see/enjoy anything. Last year I didn't get much of a real vacation just a few days here and there. This year is looking better.
I love cycle touring, if I can convince the wife "to give it a go" we may try some B&B stuff on the tandem this fall when it cools off. That is something we can do right from our front door, and hit up a couple of winery tours just for fun.
Aaron
