WHY GO: The romantic things to do in Dover Delaware and nearby Milford represent the yin and yang of quirky travel. Milford is a picturesque artsy town on the rise. Dover, the State of Delaware’s Capital, seat of Kent County, and site of Dover Air Force Base, provides a historic …
WHY GO: Delaware Quaint Villages – Smyrna, Bowers Beach, Harrington, Dover, and Milford – are hardly, if ever, on an influencer’s Go Now! List. And therein lie their small town charm. Let the pretty people deal with the crowds and posturing in overblown flashy destinations. We’ll take the tax free …
Tourists know about Delaware beaches – Rehoboth, Bethany and Dewey – and the fantastic Cape Henlopen State Park, but there’s a lack of information about the natural beauty of Western Sussex County in Southwestern Delaware, of which there are many. And therein lies its charm. How often can U.S. travelers …
WHY GO: Of course, most people visit the Delaware beach towns of Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, and the small town of Fenwick Island to build sandcastles and frolic in the Atlantic Ocean waves. But, on too hot days, when you tire of the beach, there are things …
WHY GO: There are plenty of things to do in Lewes DE (pronounced “Lewis”), formerly a fisherman’s paradise, that have nothing to do with a rod and reel. This Delaware Beach Town has upscaled to a funky, exuberant, culinary destination – with a seriously fun focus on history. Both a …
What first springs to mind when you think about Romantic Getaways in Delaware? Beaches, most likely. Sure, but the Getaway Mavens know there’s so much more. Find amore in the Capital City of Dover, on moonlit ponds in Western Delaware towns, in shoreline communities, and in Quaint Villages. There’s lots …
Delaware might be a small State, but it’s big on romance. The Getaway Mavens realize that “romantic” means different things to different people. So, we offer ideas for six various romantic hotels in Delaware, be they full-service, motels, B&B’s, or cabins. We’ve got ideas for lovers who only stay in …
Hotel Du Pont Review Built in 1913 for the business elite, the Hotel Du Pont was, and still is, a lofty, imposing place. With craftsmanship that garnered international attention, this 12-story Italian-Renaissance edifice was designed to impress. The Hotel Du Pont made it on the Getaway Mavens Best Romantic Hotels …
WHY GO: Most people come to Wilmington DE to be immersed in all things Du Pont. But there’s resurgent interest in its Black History, as well. Delaware, and Greater Wilmington in particular, was an important conduit for Freedom Seekers on the Underground Railroad. So, in addition to DuPont attractions including …
Plan to pop the question in Delaware? It doesn’t have to be over the top. These days it seems that marriage proposals have become events themselves, with flash mobs, confetti, big, ambitious concepts, polished production values, and the need for the whole shebang to go viral. Of course, then, your …