Author: Brandy Centolanza

A century ago, two men set out to save a struggling Williamsburg. Brandy Centolanza looks back at 100 years of Colonial Williamsburg and how families can join in the centennial celebration.

From museums, gardens, and parks to the ocean and other thrills in between, there’s more to Miami than meets the eye.

Family travel writer Brandy has had so many adventures in Virginia that she had trouble fitting them in one article! Behold the Virginia adventure guide…

Discover why Richmond’s historic estate and crown jewel, Maymont, is a must-visit over the holidays and throughout the year.

When most people think of caves, images are conjured of dark, dank places where bats, bugs, and other unpleasant creatures reside – places not many families would want to freely…

Are you that family who’s always on the lookout for get-outside opportunities that result in pounds and pounds of produce?

Twice a week, our daughter dons her white gi – the classic loose-fitting pants and jacket – and heads to taekwondo class to practice her kicking, breaking, and form as…

Every state has its fair share of peculiar landmarks – like the World’s Largest Ball of Twine in Kansas or the Lucy the Elephant sculpture in New Jersey – and…

Ever since our first child was born fifteen years ago, we’ve made a habit of living out of a suitcase at least once a month, traveling as a family to…

Whether it’s rock-and-roll, hip-hop, country, or classical, everyone has their favorite tastes in music, with certain songs evoking memories of special times with family and friends. A shared appreciation for…

From babysitting to bagging groceries and beyond, Richmond is chock-full of opportunities for teenagers to get their feet wet with a first-time job. Some teens choose to enter the workforce…

With pass-holder access to Historic Colonial Williamsburg, my family and I make frequent trips to one of the largest living history museums in Virginia, discovering something new about the past…