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Your journey to Williamsburg begins with inspiration. Discover the stories, flavors, adventures, and unforgettable moments waiting around every corner of Virginia’s Historic Triangle. From the historic streets of Colonial Williamsburg and the shores of Jamestown to the scenic charm of Yorktown, explore a destination where America’s story comes to life and where new memories are waiting to be made. Find inspiration for your next getaway and start planning your journey today.

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Charlotte Simpson

Charlotte Simpson, a.k.a. the Traveling Black Widow on social media, is a retired guidance counselor and special education teacher. After losing her husband of 31 years, she decided to make solo world travel a central part of her retirement life and has now been to 100 countries across seven continents and all 50 states. She documents her journey on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok as @TravelingBlackWidow, where she currently has over 29K followers. Charlotte has been featured in Conde Nast Traveler, Essence, Washington Post, and many other publications. When she is not traveling, she volunteers as a court-appointed special advocate for children in foster care and to help high school students learn English as a second language.

Charlotte Simpson Blog Post - Holiday

A Magical Mother-Daughter Holiday Getaway in Williamsburg

By Charlotte Simpson on Oct. 02, 2026

For a holiday getaway that makes you feel like the main character in a Hallmark movie, then book your flight or plan your road trip to Williamsburg, Virginia. Not only did my daughter and I visit Williamsburg, but we also explored Jamestown and Yorktown, completing the points within Virginia’s…

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