Archive for September, 2010

Fall into a VA Shore Bed and Breakfast

Monday, September 27th, 2010

Wake up to a foggy sunrise over the Chesapeake Bay.

For many people, fall is a favorite time to travel to VA Shore bed and breakfasts. Charming villages along the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic coast – some of the oldest in the country – positively explode with color and history. Temperatures are perfect for long beach walks. Holidays on the horizon give purpose to popping in out of shops. There is always something interesting to do or see when you visit the different areas of the VA Shore.

Discover the village of Onancock, on the Eastern Shore, and ride your bike from the Chesapeake Bay to the Atlantic Ocean. Visit historic Yorktown, Williamsburg and Jamestown in Tidewater, and learn what life was like for early 17th century settlers. Stay at an inn on the coast of the Chesapeake Bay and explore inlets, bays and coves by boat.

Take a break from your routine this fall and run away to a VA Shore bed and breakfast.What you do once you get here is up to you.

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Fall Stays in Virginia Country Inns

Monday, September 20th, 2010

A poplar dressed in fall colors.

Fall foliage tends to linger in Virginia, thanks to our varied geography. Mountain trees peak earlier than farmland trees, while trees closer to the shore peak last. Spend a month staying in different country inns Virginia, and enjoy a month of peak fall foliage.

Numerous country inns Virginia offer seasonal specials, and now through mid November is the perfect time to take advantage of fall foliage specials. The inns vary widely, though all meet the most strident standards for hospitality. Stay on a 40-acre horse farm and enjoy hiking, horseback riding, and evening bonfires. View fall colors from the comfort of a kayak near the Virginia Shore. Breathe in the fragrant scent of freshly harvested hay in your country inn Virginia Shenandoah Valley, and enjoy magnificent fall colors while sipping wine on the porch of a Blue Ridge Mountains b&b.

We suggest allowing ample time to explore the country roads of Virginia as you travel from one inn to the next. The Virginia Department of Forestry recommends several excellent fall foliage driving tours (which can, of course, also be traveled by bike) throughout the state. Look for scarlet and purple dogwood trees, golden yellow poplar leaves, and brilliant scarlet red maple leaves. For more details, please visit their website.

Take it slow, drive with the windows open, and stop whenever possible to crunch leaves underfoot.

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Romantic Weekend Getaways in VA

Thursday, September 16th, 2010
Balloon Launch 3

Enjoy a romantic hot air balloon ride in Northern Virginia.

How’s this for romantic: gliding over a valley in a hot air balloon with the person you love?

The 14th Annual Hot Air Balloon, Wine and Music Festival in the Shenandoah Valley is an ideal destination for folks craving a romantic weekend getaway in VA. Book your Northern Virginia bed and breakfast now for the weekend of October 15 – 17, 2010. The festival takes place in Long Branch, VA, from 1 – 8pm on the 15th, and from 7am to 4pm on the 16th and 17th. Balloonists arrive from all over the country and wineries from all over the state to participate in this fun, colorful event.

Friday evening as night falls, fires from hovering hot air balloons will light up hundreds of carved pumpkins, grinning ghoulishly on land. The atmosphere is sure to put everyone in an autumnal frame of mind.

On Saturday and Sunday, hot air balloon rides will be available at dawn and dusk, and tethered rides throughout the day. Being in a hot air balloon is like nothing else – it’s an ethereal way to travel. Gaze down at trees ablaze in fall color; hover over fields and farmland, and soar over the Rappahannock River. Share this magical experience with the person you love for a truly romantic weekend.

Virginia Wine tasting will also be available throughout the weekend. A wide selection of Virginia wineries will be represented, and with the purchase of a tasting glass, visitors may sample as many wines as they like and purchase a bottle to share back at a bed and breakfast Northern Virginia. Enjoy watching colorful balloons floating in the sky while sipping Virginia wine with your sweetie. A selection of locally brewed beer will also be on hand.

Spend a Romantic Weekend Getaway in VA at the 14th Annual Hot Air Balloon, Wine and Music Festival. In addition to the activities mentioned above, there will be live music, tasty food booths, and a variety of handcrafted items.

For more information about the Hot Air Balloon, Wine and Music Festival, please visit their website.

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Country Inns in Southern Virginia

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

Like the rest of the state, Southern Virginia has a long and rich history. Tobacco was the mainstay of the economy here for generations, and the area remains primarily agricultural. If you are looking to stay in a VA Country Inn, you are sure to find one in Southern Virginia.

Fall is harvest time, and numerous festivals throughout Southern Virginia celebrate it. Visiting harvest festivals is a wonderful way to experience new communities. Listen to the music of local bands, see arts by local artisans and craftspeople, and discover regional food specialties.

Tobacco Flower

Learn about tobacco while meandering through Southern VA.

Kings Grant Fall Festival takes place in Martinsville on Saturday, September 18, 2010. That evening, relax to live bluegrass music by Mark Templeton & Pocket Change at the Martinsville Historic Rives Theatre. The charming, historic town of South Boston has its Harvest Festival on September 25 – the same day Martinsville hosts its annual Oktoberfest.

The Danville-Pittsylvania County Fair takes place at the fairgrounds from September 17 – 25, 2010. If you have never been to a county fair, you’ll find it a fascinating and fun experience. Check out unusual poultry and Rosaire’s Bears – The Big Bear Show. Also in Danville, the Affair on the Square Concert Series will feature several bluegrass bands from 6 to 10 pm on September 23.

Exploring small towns is just part of a holiday in Southern VA Country Inns. Equally important is experiencing peaceful evenings on wide porches, awakening to the sounds of songbirds, and indulging in a breakfast fit for a hardworking farmer.

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