Let It Rain

While bobbing in bubbles is always great, we're not immune to the charms of an impressive shower. And they can be found in surprising places. You might be surprised, given the whole 18th Century vibe, the Colonial Williamsburg spurns historical accuracy when it comes to personal hygiene. Pleasant bathing opportunities abound if you stay--and you really should at least once in your life--in one of the more than two dozen "Colonial Houses" in the historic area. http://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/visit/stayWithUs/colonialHouses The Ewing House has a very nice first floor suite, with a sitting room with a fireplace (the staff will start a fire for you and stock you up with firewood) on one side of the entry hall and a bedroom with queen-sized four-poster on the other. All quite beautiful and definitely Colonial-y. The bathroom, though, has a modern surprise in store. No tub at all, but a gigantic shower. You may see places advertising "oversized showers" and "showers for two," but this thing is a shower for a loving couple and four of their closest friends. Plus firehose water pressure and endless hot water. Live it up, 21st Century-style.