It was time for our annual end-of-summer/early fall road trip, and we wanted to go somewhere new. The criteria was easy: somewhere less than a four-hour drive, with plenty of relaxation and gorgeous scenery.

We initially chose Northern Virginia – Leesburg , to be specific – for its easy proximity to New Jersey, and for the luxurious hotel that captured our attention: the nearly 300-room Landsdowne Resort . This sprawling yet intimate property had everything we needed for some much-needed R&R: great dining options, three swimming pools and, most importantly, a spa. (It’s also a popular place for golf, with 2.5 courses on its 500-acres).

There was so much to choose from within its secluded grounds that it would have been easy to stay on the property our entire stay. But the Landsdown

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