Archive for October, 2011

Virginia Travel For Kids

October 15th, 2011

It is particularly annoying to get younger kids to cooperate during travel. But it is not their fault, because at their age they are naturally more inquisitive and more active. They are not content to stay put and lounge in the beach or hotel. They want lots of actions, something that your dream beach vacation cannot satisfy. Why not change your dream relaxation vacation to a fun family holiday? Virginia travel offers two exciting and affordable theme parks for your family’s enjoyment.

These theme parks are not prohibitively-priced, meaning you can still afford to stay at nice hotels. Hotels dot the Virginian landscape, and are especially near the theme parks. After all, there is no better way to end a fun afternoon than by sleeping in a cozy room. Although these theme parks are not like Disneyland which have its own hotel, the thrill rides and sights more than suffice for this shortcoming. Paramount’s Kings Dominion and Busch Gardens Williamsburg make Virginia travel something the whole family can enjoy.

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Great Virginia Attractions

October 13th, 2011

Virginia is a marvelous place loaded with lots of great attractions for the whole family. Whether you enjoy a fun roller coaster ride or want to relive fantastic events in the American Civil War, Virginia is the place to be.

Not sure what to do? Here are some ideas for your Virginia travel itinerary.

Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park

Civil War and history buffs step right up. This 5,500-acre military park is a must-see attraction. Aside from famous battlefields, several historic buildings are located here. One of those buildings is the Chandler Plantation office building, known as the Stonewall Jackson Shrine. This is where General Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson took in his last breath.

Monticello

Let’s continue on the history trail with a visit to the estate of Thomas Jefferson-Monticello. Our third president lived here and during the Civil War, the Confederate government seized the estate and sold it. This special home is the only private home in the United States that’s named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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