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5 Tips for Booking Holiday Travel 2022

How to reduce travel stress and enjoy your holiday more

The holidays are a time for family, friends, and memories that will last a lifetime. If you’re planning on booking holiday travel this year, now is the time to start planning and booking your trip. Planning a trip can be stressful, and often overwhelming. Waiting until the last minute can make prices spike and availability limited.  By following these five tips, you can ensure that you and your family will have a stress-free and enjoyable holiday season. 

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Booking The Perfect Honeymoon Suite

Romantic Honeymoon Suites Near Me

Booking the perfect honeymoon suite can be overwhelming. You have probably already spent the last year planning your wedding and big day, so of course you want to make sure your honeymoon is perfect too. A newlywed couple’s honeymoon is very important as it is the first time you get to spend quality time with each other as a married couple and to connect without the distractions of everyday life. Booking the perfect honeymoon suite can be fun and stress free when you know what to look for. Here are some things to consider when booking your romantic getaway.

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Unique Vacation Ideas – Must Visit Hidden Gems in Amish Country

Top Reasons to Visit Amish Country PA on your Unique Vacation

If you’re like most people, you want your much deserved travel time to be used for a unique vacation that offer experiences that are very different than your everyday life. Your vacation should be relaxing, but also allow you to learn and experience different foods, music and cultures. With the changing world, it isn’t always easy to get out of the country to experience these things anymore. Fortunately, now you can have a unique vacation full of fun and unforgettable experiences with your family, without breaking the bank. The best part is that you can do that right here in the United States! Not in the US? Seeing and experiencing all that Pennsylvania’s Amish Country has to offer is definitely worth a trip over!

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Amish Farming Traditions Survive in 21st Century

A trip to Lancaster County is not complete without getting a firsthand look at Amish farming.  Whether you take in the views of the countryside on the Strasburg Railroad, drive down the winding roads of the eastern part of the county by car, or visit the tourist attractions such as  Plain & Fancy Farm, or The Amish Farm & House, you don’t want to miss this very integral part of  Lancaster County.

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June Special Events in Dutch Country

Activities galore are in store for you when you visit various Pennsylvania Dutch areas of Lancaster County in June.

  • Support a worthy cause— shop the wares offered by Middletown Piecemakers Quilt Guild at the Quilt Shop at Miller’s from June 8 to July 13–and your purchases will benefit a wonderful group of quilters who are doing marvelous things to brighten the lives of those in need with their colorful handmade items.
  • Experience local food, music, history, and community at Intercourse Heritage Days June 17-18.
  • Add a spark to your visit with our special Getaway Enhancement – a discounted package of benefits when you book your hotel room at the best place to stay in Lancaster, AmishView Inn & Suites.

Middletown Quilt Guild

June is Benefit Month at the Quilt Shop at Miller’s!  From June 8 to July 13, you can enjoy shopping from a broad range of quilts, crafts, and other handy items, with the proceeds from this sale benefiting the Middletown Piecemakers Quilt Guild.

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Types of Amish Quilts: Plan a Weekend in Lancaster to Learn More

In Amish and Mennonite communities, quilts mark milestones such as marriage and birth. The creativity, craftsmanship, and detail that goes into each quilt makes them highly desirable and valuable. Amish quilts are displayed in art museums, admired for their beauty and the skills needed to create them. Yet they also are available in local country stores.

What are the types of Amish quilts? In Lancaster, you will find Amish quilts in these general categories:

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Weekend Getaway for Couples in Pa: Escape to Amish Country

It’s been a challenging two years, hasn’t it? But with mask mandates lifting and COVID cases diminishing, folks are shedding cabin fever.

Are you among the many looking for a weekend getaway for couples in Pennsylvania? At AmishView Inn & Suites, couples get a boutique hotel experience. With farm views, nearby shops, and access to Amish experiences, a weekend getaway in Lancaster County can be jam-packed with fun activities or completely serene with plenty of on-site amenities.

Many of our guests return year after year. Couples looking for a romantic getaway often choose AmishView, opting to stay at our five-story adults-only hotel building.

“Once a month, we get away from the everyday hustle of work to focus on us,” one guest recently shared. “The peace of the grounds, with its picturesque scene, the AmishView sunsets, the Grand King Room with the tub…I look forward to every visit, time and time again.” Read further for ideas for a great weekend getaway for couples in PA.

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Amish Mud Sales in Lancaster 2022

Every year, the Lancaster County community comes together to support local volunteer fire companies through various mud sales. The sales start in early spring and continue into the fall. Amish mud sales will be held in several towns and will feature items sold on consignment, with monies going toward various volunteer fire companies.

From the Strasburg Spring Consignment & Mud Sale Feb. 25-26 to the Gordonville Fall Sale and Auction Sept. 17, you’re sure to find one worth attending. You’ll find a comprehensive list at LancasterPa.com.

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What Is Better for You, Beer or Wine? (Enjoy Both in Lancaster County)

Beer and wine may add to your enjoyment during your leisure time. Over the years, many have posed the question: Which is better for you, beer or wine? Beer offers more nutritional value than wine, however, wine contains fewer calories. Moreover, red wine provides antioxidants. Both beer and wine can provide some health benefits when consumed in moderation. Your health goals and personal preference determine the best of the two. 

With this question not having a clear-cut answer, one might have to do some research and explore the options available. Lancaster is home to many great breweries and wineries for such discovery, and an extended stay at AmishView Inn & Suites will give you the time you need to taste the best beers and wines in the area.

First, let’s get into some details about beer and wine and answer some questions you might have.

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Christmas in Lancaster, PA: Book an Extended Weekend Stay & Get Festive!

While it’s not likely Lancaster, Pennsylvania, will experience a white Christmas (based on information provided by The National Centers for Environmental Information), the probability of Lancaster experiencing a super festive holiday is high.

Christmas in Lancaster, PA, promises to be event-filled starting Dec. 1 and continuing through the New Year. It’s the perfect time of year to plan an extended weekend stay at AmishView Inn & Suites, where you’ll start each day with an amazing hot breakfast, one of the best buffets experienced by travelers and sure to keep you well-sated for a day filled with activities.

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