Do you dream of being married in the ornate gardens of a historic home? Do you dream of walking down a long, elegant staircase to join your beloved? Are you looking forward to hosting you wedding in the same place you and closest friends and family are staying, so you don’t have to worry about [...]
Virginia’s western border is mountainous, for the Appalachian Mountains stretch from Pennsylvania to Tennessee. The Appalachians include the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Allegheny Mountains along the West Virginia border, the Shenandoah Mountains stretching north, and even the Great Smoky Mountains, along the border with Tennessee. No matter what you call them, they are beautiful, and [...]
Virginia Beach in the summertime… now that’s paradise. Miles of wide, sandy beaches, a boardwalk bustling with activity, abundant outdoor recreation, and a rich history – Virginia Beach offers this and more.
It has been said that the only way to fully experience all Virginia Beach has to offer is to live here. While that may [...]
The great Wagon Road was once a principal travel route for early American settlers heading south from Philadelphia. A portion of it traverses the length of the Shenandoah Valley, where Virginia bed and breakfasts have been welcoming travelers for centuries.
Today, the Shenandoah Valley welcomes visitors from around the world, many of whom travel here to [...]
The first Virginia Highlands Festival took place in Abingdon in 1948. It was born out of a desire to preserve and celebrate the rich culture and heritage of Virginia’s Appalachia Mountains region. And what a culture it is!
Appalachia is considered the birthplace of old time, country, mountain music. In fact, the Carter Family Memorial Music [...]
Virginia’s Blue Ridge Parkway is the type of road that requires a leisurely pace. Time slows down on the Blue Ridge Parkway if you let it. The views will take your breath away, whether they span valleys and mountains or reveal a small, almost hidden waterfall. As you travel, plan on staying at a number [...]
Virginia bed and breakfasts excel at creating romantic environments, thanks in large part to the love and attention of the innkeepers. Let’s face it, when was the last time you stayed in a chain hotel and found it to be romantic? They can be comfortable, they can be convenient, but they don’t offer that inexplicable [...]
The Eastern Shore of Virginia is a slender peninsula of land jutting out between the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay. It is an area rich in history and natural attractions. Tourism thrives here, but in an understated way. Stay in Eastern Shore Virginia bed and breakfasts while discovering this unique place.
Onancock is one of [...]
Don’t let another summer pass without making time for a Romantic Getaway in Virginia.
If summer romance means water and sun, head to a Virginia Bed and Breakfast near the Chesapeake Bay or the Virginia coast. Woe your sweetie with a moonlit canoe trip, or an afternoon sailing adventure. Share a bottle of Virginia Wine that [...]
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will host the only U.S. Exhibition of Tiffany: Color and Light, celebrating the work of one of America’s greatest artists and designers, Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933). The exhibition will run from May 29 to August 15 in Richmond, Virginia.
For Tiffany fans, an exploration of works by the master of [...]
