St. Michaels, MD

Laurita and Lauren take to the water in the seaport town of St. Michaels, Maryland. They learn to sail with Sail Selina II and explore the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, while staying at the Wildset Hotel and the Inn at Perry Cabin. Food exploration includes cracking crabs at The Crab Claw and enjoying local favorites at Ava’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar.

Lauren and Laurita pay a visit to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Maryland, an interactive and experiential learning venue dedicated to showcasing the Chesapeake Bay's history, culture, and environment. The Portees learn all about St. Michaels' past as a shipbuilding and oyster harvesting town, and try their hand at oyster tonging. It's harder than it looks!

On their trip to St. Michaels, Maryland, Laurita and Lauren enjoy a meal at The Crab Claw, a restaurant that prides itself on using locally-sourced seafood from the Chesapeake Bay. For Laurita, whose mother is from Tidewater Virginia, crabbing and crab-picking is a trip down memory lane.

Laurita and Lauren explore the lush gardens, luxurious accommodations, and local cuisine at The Inn at Perry Cabin in St. Michaels, MD. The hotel, which was the setting for the 2005 film, The Wedding Crashers, has a long history. Built in 1831, it has become a renowned destination, known for its airy and comfortable accommodations.