If you have ever vacationed at the beach, there is a magical moment where you can just imagine staying in that one spot forever. It may be the slight breeze that carries the smell of salt water, the sound of crashing waves along the shoreline, or the feel of the fine grains of sand…
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With summer on the way, you probably have spent at least a few minutes daydreaming about lying out on the sandy beach with the sound of the waves crashing in the background. What makes this thought even more appealing? A refreshing cold beer in your hand. If you’re heading to the beach this summer…
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There is something innately relaxing about dining beside the water. Whether it’s a river, lake, bay, or ocean, waterfront restaurants add a tranquil touch to your meal. Virginia has dozens and dozens of restaurants with a waterfront view, and picking just a few to highlight was no easy task. Here…
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There’s something special about camping along Virginia’s coast -- the smell of salt air, the waves lapping you to sleep in your lounge chair, hiking through a maritime forest, paddling a rich estuary, or taking a long walk astride the sandy surf. And when someone yells, "Let's go beach camping!"…
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Bordering the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean, Virginia has direct access to some of the most delicious seafood on the East Coast. For decades, Bay residents and volunteers have spent their time, money, and energy cleaning and preserving the waterway, and these efforts paid off by creating one of…
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Though the calendar says we’re still a couple of weeks away from the official start of spring, now is the time to start thinking about booking your waterside Virginia vacation home. Just steps away from lapping waves and sand dunes, Virginia’s coastal vacation rental properties that include an ocean…
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As the colors of fall roll eastward across Virginia, ride the wave all the way to the shore for beauty and signature Coastal Virginia flavors. It is oyster season, after all! COLONIAL PARKWAY photo credit: Bill Crabtree, Jr. Connecting the major sites in America's Historic Triangle is…
Read MoreFall is one of Virginia’s most romantic seasons. Crisp air makes you reach for the warmth of another, while explosions of red, gold, and orange foliage set the stage for a memorable time away together. Make the most of it by staying somewhere that’s warm, comfortable, and showcases the best of the…
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Virginia is known for its beaches during the summer months but the beauty of these locations doesn’t disappear during the off season. We’ve put together some of the most popular and even lesser known beaches of the state with reasons why you need to plan one last vacation of the year. VIRGINIA…
Read MoreIt’s one of the closest long-distant trips you can make. Although a little more than 20 miles in length, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel transports drivers from the “mainland” of Virginia to place that seems much, much further than it is. Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. Image by…
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