Incredible Virtual Tours to Explore Virginia From Home

With the international crisis regarding COVID-19, also referred to as Coronavirus, visitors may be cancelling or rescheduling upcoming travel plans and staying home. While people are self-isolating and social distancing, many museums, historic sites and other tourism destinations are offering…

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12 Trip Ideas for your Next Girlfriend Getaway

Virginia's bounty – from beaches to bargains, from Garden Week to wine tastings, festivals and more – is more than enough to keep your group of gals going strong for weeks at a time. Whether red-hatters or bachelorettes, old college friends, a garden club, or moms and daughters, girls traveling…

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50 Virginia Vacation Ideas for 2023

If you haven't made any travel plans for 2024, don't worry! We've put together 50 different trip ideas to help with planning the perfect getaway in Virginia. Use these suggestions to create your own memorable vacation, and be sure to tag #loveva to share your stories with us! Photo Credit:…

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10 Trip Ideas for Fun Holiday Getaways

Tacky lights, beautifully decorated historic homes, an exhilarating once a year drive on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk… Whatever gets you in the holiday spirit, you’ll find it in Virginia! Bring your family and friends to experience the enchantment of this holiday season. Christmas Illuminations at…

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Fabulous Fall Fun Itineraries

Virginia is brilliant for fall getaways as 15 million acres of foliage burst into spectacular color. Bring your family, friends or group to Virginia for a truly scenic experience- - Fall Foliage Tour: Staunton and the Shenandoah Valley - Cruise the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive for…

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10 Suggested Itineraries for Student Groups

Travel plays an important role in education, whether it's a class trip, a performing band or a competing sports team. And what better destination to help students meet your state learning standards than Virginia, the most history-making state in the nation? Senior Class goes First Class—Virginia…

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8 Colonial History Towns in Virginia

Virginia is home to the first Colonial America settlements, as well as one of the original 13 colonies in America. With 400 years of history within its borders, there are plenty of towns in Virginia that are deeply connected to the Colonial era, the time period between 1607 and 1779 before the…

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5 Great Virginia Road Trips for Outdoor Adventurers

Wanderlust is defined as a strong desire to travel, but here in Virginia, we call that feeling WanderLove. As we begin to travel again, planning an epic road trip is a safe way to explore Virginia’s endless beauty, from its pristine beaches to the scenic curves of its storied mountains. When road…

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An Insider’s Guide to Far Southwest Virginia

Further from the population centers of the Eastern Seaboard, Southwest Virginia is a mountainous – and very beautiful – part of the state that begs to be explored and enjoyed by outdoor lovers. The opportunities are there, whether it be hiking to the highest point in the state, pedaling rugged…

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