Into the Wild Blue Yonder
Two take flight over the countryside in a biplane, then off for private hangar tours and simulators!

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Nancy W. from Monroe, NC

Destination: Fairfax

Stay two nights, take a private, combat veteran-led tour of the National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, and fly an F-4 simulator. See icons like the Enola Gay and the Space Shuttle Enterprise. Soar over the countryside with Blue Ridge Biplane Rides to get a first-hand feel.

• Fly Virginia's Countryside in a Biplane
• Hangar Access to See Aviation's Icons
• Two Nights at Hyatt Place Chantilly/Dulles Airport

Partner Websites:

• National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy
• Blue Ridge Biplane Rides
• Hyatt Place Chantilly/Dulles Airport
• Visit Fairfax

Passionality: Adrenaline Junkie

Beach Ecothusiast
Spend eight days soaking up eco-friendly Virginia Beach with a kayak tour, Aquarium visit and more!

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Gary M. from Morton, IL

Destination: Virginia Beach

Your eco excursions begin at your condo as you enjoy the serenity of the Sanctuary at False Cape. Explore the Back Bay Wildlife Refuge and other tidal sanctuaries by kayak with Wild River Outfitters. Swim with the seals at the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center's Harbor Seal Splash Experience, and then take in an IMAX flick to unwind.

• Seven Night Eco-Adventure for Four
• Swim with the Seals and Kayak Back Bay
• Enjoy Virginia Beach!

Partner Websites:

• Sandbridge, VA
• Wild River Outfitters
• Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center
• Virginia Beach

Passionality: Ecothusiast

A Passion for Star Power!
Go VIP or go home! Be Liza Minnelli’s very important person, and tour Norfolk like you own it!

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Winner Notified from Pending Acceptance

Destination: Norfolk

Be Liza Minnelli’s VIP as a part of the Virginia Arts Festival, and cruise the waters with Spirit of Norfolk and American Rover. Keep your VIP status for jazzy Carla Cook, and take a tour of the city's attractions with complimentary passes. Your waterside room and delicious dinner top off this fine city stay.

• Liza Minnelli and Carla Cook!
• Passes to See and Do Norfolk
• Dinner for Two at Sterlings
• Stay Waterside - Sheraton Norfolk Waterside

Partner Websites:

• 13th Annual Virginia Arts Festival
• Virginia Arts Festival Travel

Passionality: Front Row Fanatic

Presidential Pride at the Boar's Head Inn
Feel presidential with a four-diamond resort stay and tours of Virginia’s president’s homes.

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Joe A. from Collierville, TN

Destination: Charlottesville

Get that prestigious feeling as you dig into the lives of Virginia’s presidents and stay at the four-diamond Boar’s Head Inn in history-laden Charlottesville. Tour four presidential homes as well as the Rotunda at the University of Virginia.

• The Boar's Head Inn is a AAA Four-Diamond Resort
• Presidential Homes Passes
• Dinner for Two at the Old Mill Room

Partner Websites:

• The Boar's Head Inn

Passionality: History Addict

A Taste of Rockbridge County
Organic gourmet delights fine-palates. Savor the Valley’s delectable treats and fruits of the vine.

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Amanda M. from Alexandria, VA

Destination: Lexington / Rockbridge County

A feast of sweets, wines, and farm-fresh organics are all yours in Rockbridge County. From hand-crafted Cocoa Mill chocolates to fresh Virginia Gold Asian pears, your excursions will be tasty ones. Choose lunch or dinner for two at two farm-to-table restaurants: the acclaimed Southern Inn Restaurant or the newly opened Red Hen. You'll melt over the delicious homemade ice cream at Sweet Things!

• Farm-Fresh Culinary Creations
• Rockbridge and Lexington Valley Vineyards
• Two Nights for Two at Historic Herring Hall
• Private Tour of Wade's Mill, c. 1750

Partner Websites:

• Taste of Rockbridge

Passionality: Appetizer Ninja

Bluegrass Legends of the Crooked Road
Tap your toes along the Crooked Road and sleep soundly in the sweetly appointed Davis Bourne Inn.

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Grayford P. from Annandale, VA

Destination: Independence

Dive straight into the heart of old time, bluegrass and mountain music when you see the sites and hear the sounds of the Crooked Road, including a stop at the Blue Ridge Music Center. Rest peacefully at Davis Bourne Inn, savor the tastes of Journey’s End Restaurant, and mix in small-town shopping.

• Authentic Crooked Road Experience
• History of the Music: Blue Ridge Music Center

Partner Websites:

• The Davis Bourne Inn
• The Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail

Passionality: Front Row Fanatic

Seaside Serenity at the Tides Inn
A luxury Le Connoisseur retreat is this four-diamond, 18-hole, best of the Bay stay called The Tides Inn.

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Tena S. from Danville, KY

Destination: Irvington

Champion Oyster Shucker Deborah Pratt will show you a thing or two about retrieving the succulent treat of the Bay during your two night stay at the luxurious Tides Inn. Hit a round of 18 on the Golden Eagle Golf Course prior to your tour and tasting at Ingleside Winery. It's a waterside retreat you'll relish for quite a time.

• Two Luxury Nights for Two at The Tides Inn
• Oyster Shucking Session with Deborah Pratt
• Round of Golf at Golden Eagle Golf Course
• Tour and Tasting at Ingleside Winery

Partner Websites:

• The Tides Inn

Passionality: Le Connoisseur

Sweet Dreams at Historic Inns
Dine gourmet and dream sweetly as you sample Virginia’s highly-rated historic inns.

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Carolyn C. from Barboursville, WV

Destination: Christiansburg/Dublin

Split time between two inns and sleep around the Blue Ridge Highlands. The Oaks Victorian Inn is a Select Registry Bed & Breakfast. Rockwood Manor is on the National Register of Historic Places. You will no doubt enjoy a scratch-made dinner at The Summit Restaurant, and etched wine glasses and embroidered robes commemorate your trip.

• Two Luxury B&B Nights for Two
• Welcome Receptions and Home Tours
• Wine Glasses and Robes are Yours to Keep!
• Massages for two

Partner Websites:

• The Oaks Victorian Inn
• Rockwood-Manor
• Summit Restaurant

Passionality: Rainbow Chaser

Shopping and Spa Sensations at the Ritz-Carlton
With such a pampering prize of luxurious Ritz-Carlton proportions, you won’t want to go home.

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Ursula C. from Olney, MD

Destination: Fairfax

Two nights of indulgence are provided by none other than The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner. Soak your way to relaxation in the Day Spa and dine on sumptuous cuisine at your leisure. Nearby Tysons Galleria will satisfy your urge to splurge, so shop away! Or, take advantage of your very own personal shopper!

• Rejuvenating Spa Experience
• Luxury Accommodations for Two
• Daily Breakfast at The Steak House Restaurant
• Dinner at Chima Brazilian Steakhouse
• Tysons Galleria Personal Shopper

Partner Websites:

• The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner
• Chima Brazilian Steakhouse
• Tysons Galleria
• Visit Fairfax

Passionality: Le Connoisseur

Nautical Nature of Newport News
Drink in the nautical and natural history of Newport News. Yesteryear shopping caps the journey.

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Beverly D. from Brownsburg, IN

Destination: Newport News

If you’re thirsty for knowledge, take a big gulp of Newport News. From nautical to natural history, you’ll find yourself quenched. Save room for Endview - a plantation representative of three wars. Recharge two nights at the Point Plaza Suites and then two more nights at Hampton Inn & Suites. Take home a basket of goodies and savor the memories.

• World-Class Nautical Museums
• Historical Plantation Visit
• Daily Breakfast with Your Stays
• Dinner for Two at Hilton Village Restaurant
• Gift Basket Commemorates Your Trip

Partner Websites:

• Newport News

Passionality: History Addict

Adventure in Page County
Mountain expeditions await! ATV, kayak, canoe, tube, and hike the picturesque woodlands of Virginia.

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Karen S. from Holbrook, NY

Destination: Luray

Saddle up on an ATV with Appalachian Adventures for mountain trails with spectacular views, or sit tight in a canoe or kayak with Shenandoah River Outfitters for great fishing and floating. Discover sustainability for today's good at Apple Cottage, a biodynamic garden!

• Two Nights for Two at Gander Island Cabins
• Mountain and River Thrills
• Sample Sustainability

Partner Websites:

• Gander Island Cabins
• Appalachian Adventures
• Shenandoah River Outfitters
• Apple Cottage Foods
• Luray/Page County

Passionality: Ecothusiast

Tell Tale Heart Tour in Richmond
See and do everything macabre in Poe’s Richmond (some by Segway) starting with the master’s relics!

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Mary W. from Baltimore, MD

Destination: Richmond

From his verses to the burial site of his mother at St. John's Church, Edgar Allen Poe still exists in Richmond. Segway(r) through the city Poe knew, then retreat to your parlor suite at Linden Row Inn to escape dreams of the macabre.

• Admission and Gift at the Edgar Allen Poe Museum
• Two Nights, Valet & Breakfast at Linden Row Inn
• Tour the City with Segway of Richmond
• Lunch for Two at Poe's Pub
• Complimentary Pass to 35+ Area Attractions

Partner Websites:

• Linden Row Inn
• Edgar Allen Poe Museum
• Segway of Richmond
• Historic St. John's Church
• Richmond

Passionality: Bizzaro Baby

Luxury Wine and Dine Escape
Surround yourself in European luxury as you unwind with a glass filled by Virginia’s largest winery.

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Peter V. from Marshall, VA

Destination: Williamsburg

Reserve tours, current and vintage tastings, and fine Mediterranean cuisine are indeed the norm in Williamsburg. Experience European-inspired luxury for two decadent nights at Wedmore Place, and taste why Virginia’s largest winery is an annual winner. Purchase a bottle of wine to take home with your crystal glasses and toast to the memories!

• Two Nights for Two at Wedmore Place
• Tour & Tasting at The Williamsburg Winery
• Dinner at Cafe Provencal

Partner Websites:

• The Williamsburg Winery

Passionality: Le Connoisseur

Music in the Mountains
An elegant reprieve for two is Wintergreen Resort and the sweet sounds resonating from the mountains.

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Kelly K. from Bay Village, OH

Destination: Wintergreen

Escape for two nights to Virginia’s mountains for a luxurious Wintergreen Resort stay and all-access passes to take in the sounds of the Wintergreen Summer Music Festival presented by Wintergreen Performing Arts.

• Two Nights at Wintergreen Resort
• All-Access: Wintergreen Summer Music Festival

Partner Websites:

• Music in the Mountains at Wintergreen Resort

Passionality: Creative Cat

Bird Watching Luxury
Hummingbirds, wildflowers, the Blue Ridge Parkway and Goshen Pass ... it’s an outdoor lovers' paradise!

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Eileen O. from Willaimsburg, VA

Destination: Lexington / Rockbridge County

Enjoy the feathered friends at Hummingbird Inn, smell the wildflowers, and sit under the stars at Theater at Lime Kiln on this two-night retreat for lovers of nature. A gourmet picnic by The Patisserie Cafe means you can enjoy an uninterrupted day of fresh air.

• Private Birdwatching Expedition
• Gourmet Picnic for Your Trek
• A Play Under the Stars
• Gift Basket with Walkabout Outfitters Certificate

Partner Websites:

• Hummingbird’s Delight

Passionality: Ecothusiast

Eastern Shore Ecothusiast
Meet and enjoy the Eastern Shore residents - birds, wildlife and ponies. Kayak, hike, fall in love.

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Christopher K. from Wexford PA

Destination: Chincoteague

By land and sea, you’ll fall in love with the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Guided walks, kayak tours and a cruise allow you to meet the real natives of the Shore - the birds, ponies and other tidal wildlife.

• Two Nights at Comfort Suites
• Two Nights at Holiday Inn Express & Suites
• Pony & Wildlife Watching Cruise on the Linda J.
• Kayak with Wildlife Excursions

Partner Websites:

• Assateague Cruises
• Wildlife Excursions
• Comfort Suites
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Passionality: Small Town Hound

Prime Adventure at Primland
Two nights in the Blue Ridge Mountains fuels a passion for adventure with ATVs, clay shooting and more!

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: David S. from Rocky Mount, VA

Destination: Meadows of Dan

Rev up an ATV, shoot clay pigeons or gallop horseback for serious Uber Rebel adventure in the heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Beautiful mountain-top Primland Resort is an unparalleled escape with unmatched views.

• Two Nights for Two at Primland Resort
• Guided ATV Tour
• Breakfast & Dinner Each Day
• Choose Guided Horseback Ride or Clay Shooting

Partner Websites:

• Primland Resort

Passionality: Uber Rebel

Have it Your Way in Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay
Pick your vacation passion in the Chesapeake Bay. Three nights, three B&Bs, wine, food and the bay!

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Cindy C. from Jacksboro, TN

Destination: Northern Neck

Will it be romance, water works, foodie fantasies or small town shopping? Make this Chesapeake Bay getaway all you want it to be. Stay three nights in three B&Bs and fill in the blanks as you choose. Be sure to save room for wine and cruising!

• Three Nights for Two in Three Bay B&Bs
• Taste and Tour Ingleside Winery
• Daily Breakfast and Dinner
• Cruise the Chesapeake Bay

Partner Websites:

• Have it Your Way in Chesapeake Bay
• Ingleside Winery

Passionality: Rainbow Chaser

Pontooning Around Southern Virginia
It’s you + five for seven nights at Occoneechee State Park, pontooning on Virginia’s largest lake. Sweet escape!

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Jennifer B. from Fitchburg, MA

Destination: Clarksville

It might be relaxation at its finest. You, five of your closest, and the serenity of the 50,000 acre Buggs Island Lake with its 800 miles of shoreline. For a week. Indeed, this is what Virginia’s outdoors are all about.

• Six Steal Away for a Week
• Pontoon Five Days with Clarksville Marine Rentals
• Buggs Island Lake and Occoneechee State Park
• Guided Tour of Native American Museum

Partner Websites:

• Virginia State Parks
• Clarksville Marine Rentals

Passionality: Ecothusiast

Elope to Virginia
Chase "I Do" no more. Make it a reality at White Fence B&B in Virginia’s peaceful Shenandoah Valley.

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Kaylin O. from Melbourne, FL

Destination: Luray

Wedding details are over-rated. Elope to White Fence B&B where your two night stay includes officiant, cake, flowers, breakfast, dinner, photography and a gift certificate for a first anniversary return. There will be no worries on your wedding day.

• Dinner for Two at a Nearby Restaurant
• Photography by Mostly Portraits
• First Anniversary Gift Certificate
• Breakfast Daily
• Take Home Two Crystal Champagne Flutes

Partner Websites:

• White Fence B&B
• Mostly Portraits

Passionality: Rainbow Chaser

Walk in the footsteps of famous Generals and unsung heroes
Two days, four battlefields. Private tours, artifact access, and good food excite Civil War buffs.

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Louann T. from Vincennes, IN

Destination: Spotsylvania

You two will be old-time photographed, battlefield-toured, artifact access-granted, well-fed and -rested winners when you walk the battlefields of Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania Military Park. A special volume of "The Monuments" will be a keepsake.

• Your Photo by National Civil War Life Museum
• Tours of Massaponax Church and Ellwood
• Dinner at Vita Felice, Rest at Wytestone Suites
• Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania Military Park
• Boxed Lunches by The Pear Tree
• Complimentary Passes to Area Attractions

Partner Websites:

• Spotsylvania Tourism
• Wytestone Suites
• Civil War Life Museum
• Hallowed Ground Tours
• Vita Felice Restaurant

Passionality: Biography Buff

Ham, History, Hospitality and HeART in Smithfield
It’s quintessential Smithfield - fun history, home tours, the arts, a luxury stay, and famous food!

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Vanessa V. from Dayton, OH

Destination: Smithfield

From world famous ham and fabulous Colonial, Federal and Victorian homes to the Little Theater and luxurious Smithfield Station, your stay will earn rave reviews. If Captain Chuck-a-Mucks is good enough for Guy Fieri, it’s good enough for you!

• Two Nights for Two at Smithfield Station
• Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: Chuck-a-Mucks
• Home Delivery of Your Own Smithfield Ham
• Breakfast and Dinner at Smithfield Station
• Tickets for Two to Smithfield Little Theater
• Downtown Shopping Discounts!

Partner Websites:

• Smithfield/Isle of Wight

Passionality: Small Town Hound

Into the Wild along the Wilderness Road
Go wild for seven nights in the Wilderness. Fish, hike, bike ... explore in Daniel Boone’s footsteps.

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Robert F. from St. James, MO

Destination: Marion

Follow the footsteps of Daniel Boone along the Wilderness Road as you explore Hungry Mother State Park with its 108-acre lake and see the artifacts at the Museum of the Middle Appalachians. Virginia’s wilderness is yours for six serene nights.

• Seven Nights for Six at Hungry Mother State Park
• Tour of the Museum of the Middle Appalachians
• Wilderness Road Gift Basket

Partner Websites:

• Virginia State Parks
• Museum of the Middle Appalachians
• Visit Smyth County

Passionality: Biography Buff

Inspire your Creative Side in the Roanoke Valley
An award-winning stay, massages, candle-lit dinner, the orchestra. What’s missing? Just you and yours.

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Brian H. from Orlando, FL

Destination: Roanoke

The Blue Ridge Mountains inspire creativity in the arts and love in the heart. Stay with the Best in the South - Hotel Roanoke, relax with a couples’ massage and breathe in the arts with the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra and a tour of the Taubman Museum of Art. It might inspire you to make some art of your own!

• Massages and Candlelight Dining
• Tickets to the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra
• Breakfast with Your Hotel Roanoke Stay
• Pottery Painting for Two at Glazed Bisquet
• Emerson Creek Pottery Gift Basket

Partner Websites:

• Roanoke
• Hotel Roanoke
• Roanoke Symphony Orchestra
• Emerson Creek Pottery

Passionality: Creative Cat

Epicurean Experience in Breathtaking Rappahannock
Savor the tastes of Rappahannock with a two-night stay, winery tours and countryside bicycle tour.

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Katherine S. from Knoxville, TN

Destination: Rappahannock

Appreciate delectable cuisine paired with local wines when you stay at Foster Harris House. A signed copy of the Innkeeper/Chef's cookbook will help recreate the meal. Bicycle the countryside and then tour and taste at both Gadino Cellars and Rappahannock Cellars.

• Chef John MacPherson Delights Your Palate
• Bicycle the Countryside with Tour d'Epicure

Partner Websites:

• Foster Harris House
• Rappahannock County
• Rappahannock Cellars
• Gadino Cellars
• Tour d'Epicure Virginia Cycling Adventures

Passionality: Appetizer Ninja

Rock Climbing in the Shenandoah Valley
Test your scaling skills and explore the underground wonders in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Lawrence K. from Souderton, PA

Destination: Luray

Own the Shenandoah Valley as you climb her rocks (with a guide!) and tour her caverns. Stay two nights in a mountain lodge at Shenandoah National Park with dinner and breakfast included. Tour Luray Caverns - the East Coast’s largest!

• Climb Rocks with a Guide in a National Park
• Tour the East Coast's Largest Caverns

Partner Websites:

• Shenandoah National Park
• Luray Caverns

Passionality: Adrenaline Junkie

Oyster Oasis on Virginia's Eastern Shore
Play a part in Chincoteague’s Annual Oyster Festival and enjoy the local life of this seaside escape.

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Dawn S. from Yonkers, NY

Destination: Chincoteague

How about judging the "Best Space" contest, getting shucking tips from a pro, and dining local-style in Chincoteague? Bill's Seafood Restaurant is only the beginning of your seaside culinary explorations! Bring a tag-along for the Annual Oyster Festival and stay two nights at the Waterside Inn. It’s shore fun at its best!

• Two Night Waterside Stay in Chincoteague
• Be a Judge at the Annual Oyster Festival
• Get Shucking Tips from Pro Clarence Payton
• Dine at Woody's Beach Barbeque & Sea Star Cafe
• Private Tour of the Beebe Ranch
• Gift Basket Commemorates Your Trip

Partner Websites:

• Chincoteague
• Waterside Inn
• Bill's Seafood Restaurant

Passionality: Small Town Hound

Sojourn Through Virginia’s Heartland
Pick your eats and adventure through Virginia's Heartland!

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Connie J. T. from South Wales, NY

Destination: Farmville

You two will relax for three nights at Historic Longwood Bed & Breakfast, and then choose from five favorite local establishments to enjoy three dinners and two lunches. Use your $60 Sheetz gas card to rendezvous at Patrick Henry’s Red Hill and tour Sailor's Creek State Park with "Thirty-Six Hours Before Appomattox" author Chris Calkins.

• Two People, Three Nights, Lots to See and Do!
• Rock-N-Sam’s Grille
• Your Just Desserts
• Charley’s Waterfront Cafe
• Mulligan’s Sports Grille
• Macado’s

Partner Websites:

• Virginia's Heartland

Passionality: History Addict

Feel the Thunder in Martinsville
Thrill in the excitement that is short-track NASCAR Sprint Cup racing!

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Judy P. from Louisville, KY

Destination: Martinsville

Be one hot VIP when you go to the Martinsville 500 with your two tickets and fancy pit passes in October. Try to catch a glimpse of your favorite driver, up close and personal. You and your like-minded racing companion will enjoy two nights at The Clubhouse Bed & Breakfast Resort, only 12 miles away! It's pure thunder at NASCAR's shortest track.

• Two Tickets & Pit Passes to the Martinsville 500
• B&B Resort Stay for Two Nights

Partner Websites:

• Visit Martinsville / Henry County
• Martinsville Speedway

Passionality: Uber Rebel

Small Town Hound: Bedford Style
Pick your stay in Thomas Jefferson’s stomping grounds and take home beautiful Bedford memories.

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Michele W. from Henderson, NC

Destination: Bedford

Picture-perfect Bedford offers you three nights of exploring nature, paying respects at the National D-Day Memorial, and visiting Jefferson’s Poplar Forest. A Smith Mountain Lake cruise on The Virginia Dare offers even more mountain air. Plus, you can choose your stay - hotel, B&B, the Peaks of Otter Lodge or Mariner's Landing at Smith Mountain Lake! It's Bedford your way.

• Three Nights for Two - You Choose Accommodations!
• Cruise Smith Mountain Lake
• Visit Poplar Forest & the National D-Day Memorial
• "Poplar Forest and Thomas Jefferson" Gift Basket

Partner Websites:

• Bedford

Passionality: History Addict

Golf, Beer & Battlefields
The best of Fredericksburg awaits you and three comrades. Tour battlefields, putt a round and sample 300!

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: William B. from Williamsburg, VA

Destination: Fredericksburg

Get your history, sports and brew in this prize for four. See major Civil War battlefields with Hallowed Ground Tours and trolley through town for more historical sites. Visit the White Oak Civil War Museum to see local artifacts. Go 18 holes at Cannon Ridge Golf Course prior to partaking of your pick of 300 beers at Capital Ale House.

• 300 Brews on Tap!
• Take the Battle to the Greens
• Tour with Trolley Tours of Fredericksburg
• Complimentary Passes to Nine Historic Sites

Partner Websites:

• Greater Fredericksburg Regional Tourism
• Hallowed Ground Tours
• Homewood Suites at Celebrate Virginia
• Cannon Ridge Golf Course
• Trolley Tours of Fredericksburg

Passionality: Uber Rebel

Hometown Haunts: Past, Present, and Future
Four Bizarro Babies will seek out spooks of yesteryear in the Shenandoah Valley. We’re scared already!

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Kenn D. from New Millford, NJ

Destination: Lexington / Rockbridge County

Local lore, along with your stay in the could-be-spooked Mangus House B&B, will cause your hair to stand on end. The Haunted Monster Museum rates high on the fright-o-meter, but you’ll enjoy the passing of Appalachian folktales at Theater at Lime Kiln.

• Two Spooky Nights for Four
• Haunting Tales Ghost Tour with Mark Cline
• Dinner with Folklorist Boyd Collins
• Admission to Escape from Dinosaur Kingdom

Partner Websites:

• Lexington Virginia
• Theater at Lime Kiln
• Mangus House
• Enchanted Castle Studios

Passionality: Bizzaro Baby

A Williamsburg White House
Take in all Williamsburg has to offer and feel like a dignitary, too.

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Betty Lou G. from Burke, VA

Destination: Williamsburg

Stay at A Williamsburg White House and enjoy breakfast and afternoon receptions in rooms named after U.S. presidents. Stroll down Duke of Gloucester street through Colonial Williamsburg. You will surely don a tricorn hat before the day is done! Visit the best of America's Historic Triangle - Historic Jamestowne, Jamestown Settlement, Yorktown Victory Center and Yorktown Battlefield.

• Two Nights for Two at A Williamsburg White House
• America's Historic Triangle Passes
• Daily Breakfasts and Afternoon Receptions

Partner Websites:

• A Williamsburg White House

Passionality: Le Connoisseur

Tattoos, Ghosts & Leeches
Bring your three closest girls for an authentic Fredericksburg adventure you literally won’t forget!

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Rebecca C. from Winter Park, FL

Destination: Fredericksburg

From ghost tours and galleries to Colonial medicine at Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop and the really fabulous Schooler House B&B, this girls-on-the-loose getaway in Fredericksburg will definitely find its way into the scrapbook. Make it a lasting memory with a commemorative tattoo!

• Non-Girly Girl's Getway for Four
• Private Ghosts of Fredericksburg Tour
• Sorry Mom Tattoos - Never Forget the Fun!
• Downtown Dining & Shopping Gift Certificates

Partner Websites:

• Greater Fredericksburg Regional Tourism
• Schooler House Bed and Breakfast
• Ghosts of Fredericksburg Tours
• LibertyTown Arts Workshop
• Historic Downtown Shopping

Passionality: Uber Rebel

Coastal Culinary Tour
Sample chocolate, wine and native cuisine along the sea in Virginia Beach. Then learn to prepare and pair!

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Hershel P from Cleveland, VA

Destination: Virginia Beach

Bring three of your closest food-loving compadres to Virginia Beach for five days of culinary explorations. From The Royal Chocolate to cooking and wine tasting at Croc's 19th Street Bistro (not to mention all of the fun of the oceanfront), the splurge is on! Come, be decadent!

• Varieties of Chocolate are Up for the Tasting
• Seaside Creations Spice It Up
• Four Nights at Virginia Beach Resort Hotel

Partner Websites:

• Virginia Beach Resort Hotel
• The Royal Chocolate
• Croc's 19th Street Bistro
• Virginia Beach

Passionality: Appetizer Ninja

Founding Fathers and Founding Farmers
From a distilling first President to those who cultivated the land, walk in the footsteps of nation-builders.

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Winner Notified Pending Acceptance from TBA

Destination: Fairfax

Appreciate America’s roots when you visit George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens and access private areas. For a 1700s farmers’ perspective, Claude Moore Colonial Farm runs the same now as it did then. Rest peacefully in "today" at the Hilton Springfield.

• Access Private Areas of Washington's Mount Vernon
• 1700s Farm: The Same as It Ever Was
• Fancy Modern Amenities Bring You to Today

Partner Websites:

• George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens
• The Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run
• Hilton Springfield
• Visit Fairfax

Passionality: Biography Buff

Christmas in the Mountains
Crisp mountain air, the birthplace of country music, and the traditions of Christmas. Must be Virginia.

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Wendy B. from Brooklyn, NY

Destination: Big Stone Gap

Experience three nights of Christmas in Virginia. Hear about the process of lighting Natural Tunnel and then enjoy the chairlift ride to see it. Visit a country music institution - Carter Family Fold, and dine at Mosby’s, they serve nearly anything you’d want!

• Thee Nights at Poplar Hill Cottage
• See the Authentic Carter Family Fold
• Behind the Scenes: Lighting Natural Tunnel
• Gift Basket from Mountain Rose Vineyards
• Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park

Partner Websites:

• Virginia State Parks

Passionality: Small Town Hound

Thrills and Chills at Wintergreen Resort
Challenge yourself to three days of Wintergreen Mountain. Skiing, snowboarding and tubing - bring it!

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Dextavian V. from Dudley, NC

Destination: Wintergreen

Wintergreen Resort is yours for the conquering. Bring three friends for two nights of cool condo living and enjoy free equipment rental and lift tickets. Private instruction is also included, if you need to brush up on your skills.

• Three Days of Snowsports for Four
• Bone-Warming Condo Stay for Four
• Equipment Rental and Private Instruction

Partner Websites:

• Thrills and Chills at Wintergreen Resort

Passionality: Adrenaline Junkie

Norfolk - By Land and By Sea
The best of Norfolk's arts and water scene is yours for two nights at the premier Tazewell Hotel.

CONGRATULATIONS
Winner: Winner Notified Pending Acceptance from TBA

Destination: Norfolk

A Spirit of Norfolk cruise with dinner, premium seats for Chrysler Hall, and passes to see and do Norfolk's attractions ... aren't you the lucky one! You'll score big with this prize, as it also includes gift cards to cover a meal or two, and a private tour of Rowena's Jam & Jelly Factory. It's all the fun of Norfolk you can cram into a two-night stay.

• Two Nights for Two + Breakfast at Tazewell Hotel
• Premium Tickets to a Chrysler Hall Performance
• Take a Cruise and Have Dinner, Too
• Kincaid’s Fish, Chop & Steakhouse Gift Cards

Partner Websites:

• Norfolk
• Tazewell Hotel & Suites
• Chrysler Hall
• Rowena’s Jam & Jelly Factory
• Spirit of Norfolk

Passionality: Front Row Fanatic

Grand Prize - Choose One of Four - Your Passion
Take your pick of FOUR grand prizes. They include airfare and are overflowing with the best that Virginia has to offer!

Drawing Date: 11/23/2009
Destination: Multiple Locations

Conquer the waves of the Atlantic, dine with a Civil War historian, fulfill your passion for artistry or savor the best of Virginia wines. The choice is yours as the Grand Prize Winner in the Virginia is for Lovers 40th Anniversary Sweepstakes!

• History on Wheels in Richmond
• Ultimate Artistic Passions in Abingdon
• Southern Sophistication at The Homestead
• Virginia Beach Adrenaline Adventure

Partner Websites:

• History Addict History on Wheels in Richmond
• Creative Cat Ultimate Artistic Passions in Abingdon
• Adrenaline Junkie Virginia Beach Adrenaline Adventure
• Le Connoisseur Southern Sophistication at The Homestead

Passionality: Adrenaline Junkie