Family Vacations Directory - Virginia

VALPFamily vacation spots: Alexandria, Williamsburg, Jamestown, Richmond, Hampton Roads, and Virginia Beach. Best places for fun: Eastern Shore, Busch Gardens, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia Beach and summer at Wolf Trap in Vienna. What’s to do? Attend a museum, experience living history, ride a roller coaster, and enjoy music under the stars. Go dancing, hiking, biking, surfing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, fishing or sailing. (Living history photo provided by Virginia Tourism.)

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Virginia: Virginia Beach, Whales, Waves and Shorebirds - A Family Winter Adventure.

The Atlantic Coastal waters just off the Chesapeake Bay provide a comfortable wintering home for hundreds of humpback and fin whales. Their annual appearance provides an excellent field trip opportunity. What better place to show your kids nature at its best? Grab you sweatshirts and old sneakers and head for the beach. [Read More]

Advice: Three Products - Safe, Easy, and Naturally Good for Your Family.

We are always interested in products that will make family vacation travel healthier, easier, safer, and stress free. We all know that using sunscreen is essential, and keeping your kids hydrated without a sugar overdose is a must so we are sharing a few products which do just that – make things easy, safe, stress-free, and healthy - meaning more fun without effort. [Read More]

Advice: Bach’s Rescue Remedy - Reduces Stress and Improves the Family Vacation Chill Factor.

Any travel with children can be stressful but during the sometime frantic holiday season the chance for stress is multiplied. Bach Kids Rescue Remedy and the full line of Bach Flower Remedies are an all-natural, alcohol free, non-narcotic healing system which can help relieve children’s stress, worries, and anxiety. [Read More]

USA: Santa Trains, Polar Express Adventures, and Magical Holiday Lights – Quick, Easy Fun.

Taking a break from the often hectic holiday season means finding fun in small doses and we have assembled our annual mini holiday adventures for your review. From riding the marvelous Polar Express to enjoying miles of magical lights we have plenty of yuletide excursions to make enjoying season with family and friends more fun. [Read More]

USA: Mid Atlantic - Santa Trains and Holiday Lights.

Looking for a quick, fun holiday family adventure? Find a train and climb aboard. From New Jersey and Pennsylvania to Virginia and Maryland storybook travel is pure fun and during the winter months traditional “Santa Trains,” and miles of twinkling lights make enjoying Christmas even better. At many stations the family holiday tradition has a new twist provided by the heartwarming film version of Chris Van Allsburg’s book, The Polar Express. Featured below you will find our favorite train excursions for families and a few places to view awesome holiday lights. All aboard! [Read More]

Virginia: Wintergreen Resort, Family Fun - Snow Tubing, Skiing, and Sleigh Rides.

Escape to the Blue Ridge Mountains and breathe a sigh of relief. Enjoy a slower pace, no official schedules, car pools or traffic jams. Walk along quiet forest pathways, count stars at night, sip hot cocoa, take a sleigh ride, go snow tubing, make snowballs, ski, board, or just nestle up with your child and share a good book. [Read More]

USA: Best Rated Fall Festivals & Corn Mazes – Quick Family Roadtrip Getaways Across America.

Fun, quick, and easy is the magic phrase for families; pint-sized fun is better than no fun at all whether it’s a getaway for a day or an escape for a weekend, enjoying time together and making memories matters. [Read More]

Advice: Planning a Family Reunion Can Be Stressful and Daunting or Fun and Easy.

Staying connected isn't as easy as it used to be. As the geographic distances grow between family members the need to schedule time to get together to have becomes a bigger deal than three decades ago. The idea, while worthy, will take time, effort and patience. Basically it comes down to this. Keep it simple and communicate, communicate, communicate. If it is not going to be fun, why do it? [Read More]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, Celebrate the Season - Twinkling Lights, Sparkling Sights and Santa on Parade.

A festive parade and millions of twinkling lights at the beach mark the official start of the holiday season. View more than 250 animated nautical and holiday-themed light displays along the boardwalk including festive fish, jumping dolphins, frolicking porpoises. See sailboats gently rocking in the wind, mermaids, and a surfing Santa. Grab the kids and go for the fun stuff. [Read More]

USA: Mid Atlantic Tracking Dinosaurs on Vacation.

Dino fanatics of all ages found their interest in the magnificent prehistoric reptiles rekindled with the ABC Mega Series of Dinotopia, based one of my favorite childhood books. Luckily nearly everyone in North America is within a short drive of ancient “lizards” and mammals. [Read More]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, A Family Vacation with Fun, Learning, and More Fun.

How cool is it to take a break from a crazy household schedule, have some fun and learn something new in the process? It’s the perfect souvenir from a holiday and for parents or grandparents wishing to share experiences, make memories, and nurture bonds it is even better. Virginia Beach is the spot to learn to surf; learn to kayak; learn to cook; learn to golf. The learning is easy for families. [Read More]

Virginia: Williamsburg, Busch Gardens Getaway to the Fun.

Close your summer and begin your fall with fun. From summer night concerts and sock hop nights to awesome BBQ and the annual Howl-O-Scream Busch Gardens is all about getting away and having fun at any age. [Read More]

Virginia: Irvington, A Grape Stomping Getaway for the Whole Family.

It is still possible to stomp grapes the old-fashion way – not just stomp but stomp the luscious fruit with your kids. Feel the juices between your toes; listen to the squeals of delight as ruby red footprints appear on white shirts. It’s all about fun in and out of the barrel. [Read More]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, Reunions and Gatherings Made Easy.

While senior family members engage in the customary “remember when” dialog younger family members connect or reconnect with siblings and cousins. It's a blast to see how many noses match, reminisce about the last reunion and learn just how much you may now have in common. The bonds that are made at family reunions truly last a lifetime. Virginia Beach offers great spaces for meeting long lost relatives and their own families. [Read More]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, Annual Events Spunky, Energizing and Pure Fun.

Terrific festivals and event can make any family vacation even better. It is sort of like going to a vacation party – all the fun is planned. The folks at Virginia Beach know how to create the fun for families all year long. We have assembled a list of the best bets for the year. [Read More]

Virginia Beach: Enjoying the Sweatshirt Season, Stargazing, Night Hikes and Whale Watching.

Going to the beach before the official begining of summer is often more rewarding because there is less; less traffic; less people; less spending. When less pertains to a vacation, it really means more. The “Sweatshirt Season” is the vacation value season for families, with savings on Virginia Beach hotels and attractions. I have assembled an activity menu worth a look and a visit. [Read More]

Virginia Beach: Park Swings, Cruising and a Touch Tank Going to the Beach with a Baby.

Virginia Beach offers parents traveling with a baby or a toddler plenty of ways to relax and rejuvenate. After all it's parents (not the baby) that may need to getaway. From sandcastles and swing sets to trolley rides and music at sunset, the fun space is easy to find. [Read More]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, Family Vacation Ideas - Boardwalk Music, Surf Lessons, and Shopping. It Works for Teens.

For the third time in two days my sister and I were standing in the not-so-express line at the Dairy Queen. That it might take forever didn’t really matter. We felt free. Free to share sundae; free from organized activities; free to discover quirky stuff on our own; no schedules, just sun, sand, waves, beach, music and shopping. [Read More]

Virginia Beach: Harbor Seal Splash, Crabbing Classes, and a Boardwalk Surrey Ride with Kids and Grandkids.

Without a doubt Virginia Beach meets the vacation needs of all ages. The signature oceanfront boardwalk and 35 miles of additional beach provide the base for creating the perfect carefree vacation experience. Premier sunrises introduce awesome beach days with plenty of interesting diversions. Friendly people, great restaurants and world-class entertainment combine with beautiful surroundings and one-of-a-kind museum programs to make vacation memories. [Read More]

Virginia Beach: Family Vacation Ideas, Live Beach Music, Dolphin Watching and a Purple Cow.

Imagine a beach with soft clean sand, sunshine filtered by puffy clouds, pleasant music caressing the sea breezes. Add to the picture a traditional boardwalk, ice cream, Italian ice, pizza by the slice, air conditioned shops and no tight schedules? Think Virginia Beach and imagine no more. Not only is it the home of the world’s longest pleasure beach, but it also features a bountiful list of activities and attractions well-suited for families with school age kids. [Read More]


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FAMILY VACATION IDEAS
Virginia Beach Whale of a Time Adventure

Make this a winter of discovery - whales, the open sea, each other. [Read More]

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KOA Virginia Beach

Relax with us and enjoy summertime fun, ice cream socials, marshmallow roasts, flashlight candy hunts and hayrides. [Read More]

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Oceanfront Inn

Located right on the beach, in the heart of Virginia Beach’s resort area with dolphin and whale watching packages for the whole family. [Read More]

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Make your family vacation happen in Virginia Beach

Read about it; check it out; make it happen. [Read More]

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Alexandria Mclean and Sterling, Virginia: Holiday Inns Washington DC Area

Great Shopping, Pools and Kids Eat Free programs will fit your budget. [Read More]

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Virginia Beach "Green" Spots

Here in Virginia Beach, being green just comes naturally. Check out our "green" spots. [Read More]

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Virginia Beach Fun Way to Learn

Splashing in the surf is a given. Building a sandcastle is a must. After you brush off the sand, dive into a few ways to "Live the Life" kids style. [Read More]

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Virginia Beach "Teen" Spots

Teenagers sometimes cringe at the idea of a "family vacation" because it means sharing close quarters and giving up freedom. [Read More]

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Fun in the Sun Family Package

Fun in the Sun family packages starting at $265 per night for four people for a two night minimum stay. [Read More]

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Arlington, Virginia: Holiday Inn's Arlington, Virginia Area

Museums and Kids Eat Free with Shopping galore. [Read More]

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Siebert Beach House Rental

Over 300 beach homes for rent to suit your family's needs. [Read More]

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Founders Inn - Family Fun Package

The Family Fun Packages offer something for everyone: history, learning and sheer fun. [Read More]

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Family Fun in Virginia Beach

Enjoy our sea life and city sites. Come stay with us. [Read More]

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Cavalier Hotels

Great rates for an ocean view room. [Read More]

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Hampton, Virginia: Country Inns and Suites

Reunions and togethering: We have flexible space for up to 100 people and a professional hotel staff, our hotel is an ideal location for meetings and social occasions. [Read More]

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