Virginia Beach Fun Blog

Being a victim of identity theft is a sure way to ruin your hard-won vacation. Unfortunately, it's an increasing problem for travelers. Visitors are at greater risk of identity theft thanks to pickpockets, hotel room thefts, and store clerks making copies of their credit cards.

However, according to Identitytheftfixes.com, there are steps you can take to limit your risk of identity theft. These include using travelers checks instead of cash, limiting the number of credit cards you carry with you in case your wallet is stolen, and using the safe in your hotel room.

For more ideas on how to protect yourself from identity theft, click here. For other travel tips--including traveling with kids and how to get through airport security faster--and hotel deals, discount tickets, and attraction reviews for Virginia, go to Virginia Beach Family Fun.

Source: www.identitytheftfixes.com

April 2, 2008 17:38 - Prime Outlets Williamsburg Expansion Grand Opening

Already one of Williamsburg's biggest tourist attractions, Prime Outlets Williamsburg is adding is even more stores. Opening April 18th, the mall will add a Disney Outlet, Tommy Bahamas, American Eagle Outfitters, Lucky Brand Jeans, Kate Spade, Aldo, Juicy Couture, BCBGMaxAzria, and more. They'll be offering special hours during the grand opening weekend, April 18-20.

Prime Outlets Williamsburg is one of the top tourist attractions in Virginia, thanks to bargains up to 65% or more, everyday. They also offer a free "1 Club Savings" program. Subscribers get access to special savings, most of them ranging from an extra 10%-20% off the already great deals.

For more information on Prime Outlets Williamsburg, as well as other outlet malls and attractions in Williamsburg, go to Virginia Beach Family Fun.

April 21, 2008 16:50 - How to Find the Cheapest Gas Prices in Virginia

Gas prices are continuing to rise-- including in Virginia. Want to know how to find the cheapest price?

According to AAA Mid-Atlantic, the average price in Virginia for a gallon of self-serve, regular gasoline is $3.43. While it's a tad cheaper than the national average, it's still high. Luckily for travelers, gas in Norfolk and the Virginia Beach area is less expensive than it is in the western and northern parts of the state.

Virginia travel site Virginia Beach Family Fun has found a way to pin down the cheapest gas prices near your neck of the woods. To find out the lowest gas prices, as well as other travel deals, click here.

Source: Associated Press

April 21, 2008 17:19 - Travel Site Adds Commodore Dinner Theater to Cheap Travel List

Want lots of romance for little money?

Travel site Virginia Beach Family Fun recently added Portsmouth's Commodore Dinner Theater to their coveted "Free or Inexpensive Things to Do in Virginia Beach" list. Combine delicious comfort food, reasonably-priced tickets, first-run movies, and a splendid, historic Art Deco setting, and you have the recipe for the perfect romantic evening.

For details, photos, and current shows at the Commodore Dinner Theater, click here.

For Virginia Beach Family Fun's guide to "Free or Inexpensive Things to Do in Virginia Beach," click here.

April 25, 2008 10:45 - Richmond's Landmark Theater Offering Discount Attraction Tickets

Looking for Busch Gardens discount tickets? How about Colonial Williamsburg and Kings Dominion discount tickets?

Richmond's Landmark Theater is now selling discount tickets to major Virginia attractions, including Busch Gardens, Paramount's Kings Dominion, Colonial Williamsburg, and Water Country USA. Some group discounts are available.

The box office is located at 6 N. Laurel Street in Richmond. Hours are Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (804) 646-4213 or (804) 646-4214.

Travel site www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com has gathered the details on exactly how much you'll save, as well as other places for getting discounts to these attractions.

For Busch Gardens discount ticket secrets, click here.

For Kings Dominion discount ticket secrets, click here.

For Colonial Williamsburg discount ticket secrets, click here.

Source: Richmond.com

April 25, 2008 10:45 - Rowenas Offers Delicious Spring Dessert Deals

Show Mom you care for less by taking $3 off a delicious specialty cake from Rowena's, the mail order arm of Norfolk's Rowenas Tea Room. Choose from their fabulous , Almond Heart Cake, Almond Rose Cake, or Chocolate Heart Cake.

Hurry--the offer is only good through May 11th. Visit Rowena's site at www.rowenas.com or call 1-800-627-8699. Or, visit Rowena's Tea Shop is person, at 758 West 22nd Street in Norfolk.

We love Rowena's Tea Room so much, we've voted it our #1 Girl's Spot! To read our review of their memorable high teas and how to schedule a birthday party at Rowena's go to Virginia Beach Family Fun.

April 25, 2008 10:45 - Site Offers Cheap Family Vacation Secrets at Colonial Willliamsburg

Want to visit Colonial Williamsburg, but don't want to pay an arm and a leg?

Travel site www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com is offering "Secrets of a Cheap Colonial Williamsburg Vacation." The free tips include how to see Colonial Williamsburg for free, inexpensive places to eat and shop, and other money-saving ideas.

Here's their latest cheap family vacation secret...Colonial Williamsburg's Summer Breeze Concert Series.

Colonial Williamsburg will offer its annual Summer Breeze Concert series in Merchant Square on Wednesday in July and August. Admission is free! For details on this and other secrets, go to www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com.

April 26, 2008 09:48 - Visit Museums for Free? This Week's Cheap Travel Tip

No cheap family vacation is complete without a visit to a museum. Discount tickets are great, but how'd you like to visit a local museum and "get paid" to visit others?

You can. Certain museum memberships reward you by allowing you to visit similar participating museums around the world for FREE. By doing so, you can easily save hundreds of dollars a year. (Last year, we saved over $200! You could save even more--it just depends on how much you travel and how many museums you visit.)

There are two museum membership programs:

- ASTC (Association of Science - Technology Centers)
- ACM Reciprocal Program (Association of Children's Museums)

To find out exactly how much you can save, and how the ASTC and ACM programs work, go to
www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com.

April 26, 2008 10:45 - Free Service Unearths Great Virginia Beach Hotel Rates

Looking for a family vacation getaway in Virginia Beach, but don't want to pay an arm and a leg?

Family-friendly travel guide www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com has partnered with HotelsCombined.com to let you compare rates on great hotels in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Williamsburg, or other great cities.

With the press of a button, you can search hotel rates from multiple online booking sites at the same time.

Just enter in your check-in and check-out dates and the name of the city where you want to stay. (Note: the search may take a a minute or more, since they're searching multiple sites.) You'll get back a list of hotels with room prices, hotel ratings, and (best of all, in our view) reviews from people who've stayed there. Sort them by price, reviews, location and more.

To try it, go to www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com.

They also offer reviews of Virginia attractions and restaurants, as well as money-saving tips (like how to get Busch Gardens Williamsburg discount tickets or savings at Paramounts Kings Dominion)