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How to experience Virginia Beach’s extraordinary history firsthand
March 21, 2018
"Unlike most other coastal destinations, it’s also got history — so when the SPF runs out, the list of things to do definitely doesn’t. Soak up the sun and sand, definitely, but leave time to explore Virginia’s deeper story. Here’s how."
Sponsored by Visit Virginia Beach.
Virginia Beach is doing brunch, and it’s awesome. Here’s proof.
December 7, 2017
"In Virginia Beach, brunch is a beloved weekend tradition. A religious event. A prepping-for-Monday game plan. Because the coastal city has such a solid brunching scene — there are tons of options, all with distinct vibes — it’ll be immediately obvious why everyone is flocking here all year long to try a bite (or a hundred bites)."
Sponsored by Visit Virginia Beach.
7 awesome ways to enjoy the water in Virginia Beach
October 27, 2017
"With over 50 square miles of Atlantic shores, private bays, nature refuges, and inland waterways, Virginia Beach is way more than just your average coastal city. Nearly 20% of the city is H2O, and that means the opportunities for getting on or in the water go far, far beyond sitting on your beach chair."
Sponsored by Visit Virginia Beach.
The ultimate foodie road trip through Virginia
October 3, 2017
"Four hundred thirty miles long and 200 miles wide, from the Atlantic to Appalachia and back again, Virginia is essentially one intense local flavor after another. When you combine notes from the ocean, the mountains, and the hodgepodge that is North-meets-South, you get a food destination, not just a scene."
Sponsored by Virginia is for Lovers.
Virginia Beach: 6 adventurous itineraries for your summer vacation
June 13, 2017
"Here are six itineraries, each catered to a totally different type of explorer. Choose your own adventure — whether you’re more into adrenaline, painting mermaids, fishing, eating your weight in seafood, or flying in a restored WWII plane. Or all of the above."
Sponsored by Visit Virginia Beach.
9 adventures you NEED to have on your next coastal vacation
March 1, 2017
"3PM HITS, and all of a sudden you’re craving your next beach trip. Miami? Cancun? Nothing feels right. Too crowded, too expensive, too cliché, too everything.
And then, there’s Virginia Beach: smaller crowds, smaller price tags, more nature, more culture. Here, the city meets the beach meets good food meets adventure."
Sponsored by Visit Virginia Beach.
12 food and drink experiences you should have in Virginia Beach before you die
October 3, 2016
"We may be called Virginia Beach, but we could be called “Virginia Groves,” too. Pungo, a rural area on the south side of the city, is a farming community spread across 8,000 acres of farmland."
Sponsored by Visit Virginia Beach.