Crystal Point Stays Journal
Local Guides & Travel Tips
Local guides, travel tips, and housing resources — written by the hosts who know these places best.
The Fort Sill PCS Checklist: 90 Days Out to Move-In Day
A week-by-week PCS checklist for Fort Sill — what to do at 90, 60, 30, and 7 days out, written by people who have done this move a few times.
Sanford NC Vacation Rental Guide: What to Do in Lee County
Sanford is the most under-the-radar weekend destination in central North Carolina. Here is the food, the day trips, and why a vacation rental beats a hotel.
Contractor Housing in Lawton: Direct-Book vs Hotel, The Real Math
If your crew is on a 30-90 day project near Fort Sill, the per-diem math on a furnished house versus a hotel is not close. Here are the numbers.
Wichita Mountains Weekend Guide: Hikes, Bison, and Where to Sleep
The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge is the best-kept secret in Oklahoma. Here is a full weekend itinerary plus where to actually stay nearby.
Pinehurst Golf Weekend: Why Sanford Beats Staying On-Course
A Pinehurst golf weekend does not require a Pinehurst hotel. Here is the math on staying in Sanford instead, plus the itinerary that actually works.
PCS to Fort Sill: The Honest Housing Guide Nobody Sends You
If you just got orders to Fort Sill, here is what the in-processing brief leaves out about housing, schools, and finding a place to land before your HHG arrives.