Blog entries tagged Family Vacation

Special Offer: Founders Inn Fall Getaway - Deluxe Accommodations and Breakfast for $1

Administrator — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Fun Fall Getaway at the Founders Inn and Spa

Plan a fun fall weekend getaway to Virginia Beach and stay at the Founders Inn and Spa. It's easy to make the most of free time at there, because there something for everyone.

Start the day with a brisk workout at the Fitness and Wellness Center, then join friends for a round of golf atRead More...

Featured Fall Staycation: Discover Tangier Island

Kimberley Cuachon-Haugh — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:17:42 +0100

Contributed by Kimberley Cauchon-Haugh

Tangier Island - Caught Between Then and Now

René Descartes said that travelling is almost like talking with men of other centuries. That can be taken literally when you travel to Tangier Island-a world caught between then and now with a fate that is neither near nor faRead More...

Big News at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA: Drop Tower, Water Slide And A ...

Administrator — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Busch Gardens and Water Country USA officials ended months of speculation with a host of announcements that add up to the largest capital investment in the parks' combined histories. The two-year expansion plan offers something for everyone in the family, including new rides, a re-envisioned village theme and a much-requested expansion to one of Busch Gardens' newest events.

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Travel Back in Time: A Trip to Tangier Island

Kimberley Cuachon-Haugh — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:38:07 +0100

Contributed by Kimberley Cauchon-Haugh

Tangier Island - Caught Between Then and Now

Plan An End of Season Getaway: Make the Most of Your Free Time

Administrator — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 13:43:08 +0100

Don’t just sit around waiting for things to happen, make the most of your free time. Be open to finding new ways of enjoying your free time.

Plan a weekend getaway to Virginia Beach and stay at the Founders Inn and Spa. It's easy to make the most of free time at there,Read More...

Williamsburg, VA featured on NBC's TODAY Show

Administrator — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Williamsburg, Virginia featured on the TODAY Show

As the Budget Travel Readers Choice poll winner of "Best Family Destination," the Williamsburg area was featured today on the TODAY Show this Thursday morning. Budget Travel's Editor in Chief, Nina Wildorf, spoke about the Williamsburg area and specifically mentioned the affordability of the area's attractions, citing Colonial Williamsburg and Busch Gardens. Check out the clip below.

Vacation in the heart of Virginia Beach - Enjoy your summer at the Founders Inn & Spa

Michelle Parr — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:00:00 +0100

The Founders Inn and Spa honors the nation's proud heritage while looking to the future. The Founders Inn and Spa's name comes from the Founding Fathers who drafted the Constitution in 1787. The resort features captivating Grand Georgian architecture. Renowned art and antiques-including noteworthy pRead More...

Kids take the adults out to play! Celebrate Kids - It's YOUR Day at the Portsmouth Museums!

Administrator — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:39:08 +0100

Celebrate Kids - It's YOUR Day at the Portsmouth Museums

Sunday, August 1st, 2010

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Join the Portsmouth Museums for: Celebrate Kids-It's YOUR Day! This is the day that is all about kids, and when kids get to take their adults out to play! Visit us in Olde Towne Portsmouth and take advaRead More...

Visit Michie Tavern in Charlottesville

Administrator — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Family Fun at Michie Tavern in Charlottesville
Michie Tavern - Where Southern Hospitality Prevails

Michie Tavern has welcomed travelers for more than 200 years. Imagine arriving by horseback, on foot or by coach. The rooms would be thick with the scent of cooked venison and tobacco. Voices, some raised in heated politicRead More...

Cruisin' the Hampton Harbor on Miss Hampton II

Jamie DiMauro — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:11:51 +0100

Contributed by Jaime DiMauro

This Friday, I was able to go on the Miss Hampton II Harbor Cruise. For three hours, I got to sit back, relax with my friend and enjoy an interesting tour of the Hampton Harbor. In hindsight, the only thing I regretted about this tour was that I forgot to bring my sunscreen.

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Yikes! Check out Ripley's Cartoon of the Day! Definitely Strange & Believable?

Administrator — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Ripley's Believe it or Not! Museum and 4D Theater in Williamsburg is your destination for the strange, unusual and bizarre. Call 757-220-9220 for more information or click here for more information.

Special Insider's Savings: If you're a "Williamsburg Local" (From Hampton to Toano) print this coupon and get a $1Read More...

Explore the Power of the Sea All Year Long with A Nauticus Membership

Administrator — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Membership is your passport to an exhilarating world of exploration and fun.

Discover the seemingly endless variety of interactive hands-on exhibits, national caliber traveling exhibits, exotic aquaria, educational programs, and much more! Plus, visit the USS Wisconsin, one of the last and largest battleships ever built by the United States Navy,Read More...

Vacation to Charlottesville. Visit Monticello this spring!

Administrator — Thu, 13 May 2010 10:05:37 +0100

Planning a visit to Charlottesville? Then a visit to Monticello is definitely on your list.

Here are a few tips for your visit. And to get you excited check out this quick video below.

For the best experience, buy your tickets online!

Monticello uses timed ticketing to expedite the house tour process. Make house tour reservations in advance to ensure your preferred tour time and avoid (sometimes lengthy) waits for the next available House Tour. There are other Read More...

See the historic gems of Charlottesville: Monticello, the Grounds of UVA, Ash Lawn-Highland, ...

Administrator — Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 +0100

No trip to Charlottesville and Albemarle County is complete without a visit to its five historical gems: Monticello, the Grounds of the University of Virginia, Ash Lawn-Highland, Historic Court Square and Michie Tavern, ca. 1784. Each has played a unique role in the history of the nation, and their tours, special events, and eduRead More...

Busch Gardens Williamsburg Unveils New Ride Today

Administrator — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:58:43 +0100

Busch Gardens' newest attraction “Europe in the Air,” swoops guests across gorgeous terrain and past the continent’s most beloved landmarks. Dive low over Stonehenge. Soar past Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany. Float over the Coliseum in Rome. With amazingly sharp video quality and incredible surround sound, this high-tech simulator ride puts our guests in the midst of all the action.

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Kings Dominion Introduces The Intimidator Coaster

Administrator — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:43:42 +0100

The most exciting ride in Kings Dominion's 35-year history debuted Friday April 2, 2010. The amusement park has partnered with the Dale Earnhardt Foundation to introduce this 305-foot tall, 93 mph $25 million steel Giga-coaster to the world by auctioning the first public rides to charity. IntimidatorTM305, inspired by one of stock car racing's most beloved and tenacious drivers, Dale Earnhardt, "The IntimidatorTM" is the tallest and fastest roller coaster of its type on the East Coast.

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Roadtrip to Virginia Beach! Here are the Top 10 Reasons to Visit

WR Murphy — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:28:55 +0100

Contributed by WR Murphy

The Top 10 reasons to visit Virginia Beach, in order from least to greatest:

10. There is a giant statue of Neptune, by a neat park; it's a great place to picnic, swim, and have an impromptu mythology lesson.

9. You have been stuck inside all winter. Going to the beach should be a Read More...

Signs of Spring Fever in Williamsburg

Diana Fakhouri — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 13:03:59 +0100

Contributed by Diana Fakhouri

Spring officially sprung on March 20, and the turning of seasons was quite welcome after our snow-filled winter. It's safe to say the icing of Virginia is over - this weekend is supposed to reach the 80's! - and Spring Fever is spreading like wildfire.

Plenty of Williamsburg restaRead More...

Visit Virginia Beach and fall in love with the Aquarium Exhibits

CW Burke — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Blue Crab Corner and The Aviary at The Virginia Aquarium

Contributed by CW Burke

You may have read about The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center's recent renovations over the past several years. The renovations are now complete and in 2009 the Aquarium unveiled the spectacular results to wide acclaim. The renovated Aquarium resulted in four giant new habitats, 110,000 gallons of new aquariums, and over a dozen new exhibits, including the complete overhaul of the old main exhRead More...

Travel to Williamsburg, VA - A Beautiful Town

WR Murphy — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Contributed by WR Murphy

Williamsburg, Virginia is a beautiful town. I've been living here for quite a few years now, but every spring I am still astounded by how beautiful the place is. I really do think that spring is the best time to visit Williamsburg: the tourist season hasn't quite picked up to fulRead More...