Kate McDermott

Dec 20, 2024 | places.travel | Kate McDermott

Visiting vineyards isn’t just a spring and summer pursuit. From snow-dusted vines to crackling fires and festive markets, these wineries are big on seasonal charm. Luxuriate in a heated tent, sip a bold cabernet by a glowing fire or stroll through twinkling holiday lights as you celebrate the season and warm up from the inside out. Stafford, Virginia’s Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery has a unique way to keep you cozy when the temperatures drop! But first, the wine.

Dec 16, 2024 | places.travel | Kate McDermott

Once a gold mining town, Southern California’s Big Bear Lake is now an all-season resort destination and an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. From skiing in the San Bernardino Mountains to snowshoeing through the hushed forest to a one-of-a-kind boating adventure on the lake, you’ll be planning your next visit before you even leave! Start your day with a home-style breakfast from one of the area’s favorite mom-and-pop eateries.

Nov 4, 2024 | places.travel | Kate McDermott

If you’re looking for a town that goes BIG on the Christmas cheer, Burnside, Kentucky, is where it’s at. The main attraction? An entire island that transforms into a festive winter wonderland for the holidays. Each November and December, General Burnside Island State Park becomes Christmas Island, a glittering and glowing extravaganza right out of a Hallmark movie. Nostalgic for parents and a core memory for kids, this special event is the highlight of the holiday season.

Oct 23, 2024 | lexology.com | Oliver FitzGerald |Kate McDermott

The requirement to obtain the consent of the Charities Regulator to a property transfer can be a crucial milestone in a transaction. It can entirely dictate both how a transaction is structured and how, or even if, the transfer proceeds. It is therefore vital that the question of whether Charities Regulator consent is required is properly analysed. If consent is required, it is equally vital that the consent application is properly compiled, submitted and managed.

Oct 14, 2024 | places.travel | Kate McDermott

The charms of Marshall County and Kentucky Lake don’t disappear when the summer crowds have thinned. Whether you’re paddling along quiet coves, looking for gentle bison, or dancing to live music, the off-season brings its own kind of magic. Here are ten reasons Kentucky Lake is just as fun—and even more beautiful—when you visit outside peak season. The end of summer does not mean the end of water fun on Kentucky Lake.