http://www.virginia.org/pressroom/ This is the official press room feed for the Virginia Tourism Corporation. This feed is designed to help journalists develop news stories about travel in Virginia. en-us Copyright 2009Virginia Tourism Corporation http://www.Virginia.org/pressroom/release.asp?id=125Nine Virginia destinations, attractions and lodging establishments have been rated among the best in America, in the latest issues of two prominent travel magazines.Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.Virginia.org/pressroom/release.asp?id=124The 2009 Virginia Travel Guide celebrates the 40th anniversary of "Virginia is for Lovers" with nearly 250 pages of personal stories and travel tips. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.Virginia.org/pressroom/release.asp?id=123America's first Thanksgiving took place in Virginia on the banks of the James River in 1619 when English colonists landed at the site of what is now Berkeley Plantation and gave thanks for safe arrival in the New World. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.Virginia.org/pressroom/release.asp?id=122Governor Timothy M. Kaine and the Virginia Tourism Corporation today kicked off the 40th anniversary of Virginia is for Lovers. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.Virginia.org/pressroom/release.asp?id=121Virginia, today announced lodging options, trip ideas and travel packages for people planning to attend the upcoming presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.Virginia.org/pressroom/release.asp?id=119As the nation waits to learn if Virginia will go red or blue, passionate travelers are thrilled to learn that the “Mother of Presidents” has launched Presidential Travel Packages.Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.Virginia.org/pressroom/release.asp?id=116When is the best time to see the brightest autumn colors in Virginia? Just ask "Forester Tim," Virginia's fall foliage forecaster and one of the innovative resources on Virginia Tourism Corporation's fall travel Web site, www.FallinVirginia.org, and toll-free Leaf Line, 1-800-424-LOVE. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.Virginia.org/pressroom/release.asp?id=69The world's only "Virginia is for Lovers" corn maze debuted in Fauquier County today, beckoning travelers and perhaps extraterrestrials to live passionately in Virginia this fall. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.Virginia.org/pressroom/release.asp?id=70The Virginia Tourism Corporation today unveiled print ads, Web videos and travel guide portraits starring passionate Virginians that will appear in magazines and Web sites across the country. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.Virginia.org/pressroom/release.asp?id=72Like a great bottle of wine, Virginia Wine Month will turn 20 in October 2008, and wine lovers and adventure seekers are preparing to celebrate at festivals, tastings and events across the state.Wed, 3 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT