We live on the East Coast within a day long drive from many beautiful vacation destinations. Just 75 miles west from Washington DC, lying on both sides of the Blue Ridge Mountains is Shenandoah National Park, our target picked for last year’s summer trip. Visited by my husband previously, thanks to the work related stay, the park became a place he insisted we needed to see as a family. We started planning few months ahead knowing that the chances of finding a decent hotel decrease with the desired dates approaching. We booked Homewood Suites by Hilton in Charlottesville for the duration of our trip as it was conveniently located, affordable,…