http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/virginia-beach-blog.html Check out the Virginia Beach Fun Blog and save money with our latest travel deals, hotel packages, discount tickets, and reviews on Virginia Beach Family Fun. Subscribe here! en-us virginia beach Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:20:52 GMT Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:20:52 GMT virginia-beach-family-fun.com http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/colonial-williamsburg-virginia.html Colonial Williamsburg Virginia Admission Secrets...Promise Not to Tell? Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:20:51 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/williamsburg-campground.html Looking for a Williamsburg Campground? Here are Best Ones Near Busch Gardens & the Historic Area, Plus One With Free Shuttle Service to the Sights... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:15:45 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/romantic-weekend-getaways.html Fabulous Romantic Weekend Getaways in the Lovers' State...But These Deals May Not Last! Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:55:53 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/virginia-beach-vacation-rental.html Top Virginia Beach Vacation Rental and Timeshares - Plus Timeshare Buying Tips Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:16:12 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/virginia-shakespeare-festival.html Virginia Shakespeare Festival Brings Bard to Williamsburg - Tickets to Taming of the Shrew, Dates, and More Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:58:13 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/busch-garden-williamsburg-va.html Busch Garden Williamsburg VA - Tips to Maximize Your Visit and Save You Time and Money Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:08:34 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/revolutionary-city.html Revolutionary City Starts March 15th! Join a "Tea Party" with Colonial Williamsburg's Interactive Street Theater...Join a Mob, Debate the War, and Be a Revolutionary Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:58:14 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/historic-williamsburg.html Why We "Flip" for the Wigmaker at Historic Williamsburg...Plus Links to Discount Tickets Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:37:46 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/cheapfamilyvacation.html Win a free trip in Virginia through the Virginia is For Lovers Family Vacation Sweepstakes. Sponsored by the state's Tourism Corporation, the sweepstakes is offering four all-expense-paid trips for four in Virginia, including airfare, four nights accommodation, a rental car, and tickets to attractions like Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Colonial Williamsburg. To enter the sweepstakes, go to http://www.virginia.org/family/ For more ways to save on Virginia travel, check out our Cheap Family Vacation Hall of Fame... Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:27:28 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/williamsburg-attractions.html Williamsburg Attractions & Travel Deals...Busch Gardens Discount Tickets, Water Country USA, Great Wolf Lodge, and How to See Them for Less Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:27:14 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/charlottesville.html Book lovers: Now's your chance to see your favorite author in person at Charlottesville's Virginia Festival of the Book, March 17-21. Most events, including readings by famous authors, are free. Saturday, March 20 will feature of full day of kid-oriented book events, most of them free. Meet Sesame Street's Maria, Clifford the Big Red Dog, and more. For details, go to http://www.vabook.org/index.html. For Charlottesville attractions and travel tips, click below... Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:08:15 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/jamestown-virginia.html Jamestown Settlement will offer a "Military Through the Ages" re-enactment March 20-21 from 9-5. Resident of Williamsburg, James City, or York counties? You get in for free. Hundreds of re-enactors will dress as soldiers from the last 9 centuries. See military uniforms, tanks, trucks, equipment, and cannon salute on one of the Settlement's recreated ships, March 20 at noon March 20. Jamestown Settlement admission is $14 adults; $6.50 ages 6-12; free for kids under 6. For details, call(888) 593-4682 or go to www.historyisfun.org. For details, photos, and tips for visiting Jamestown, click below... Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:08:15 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/busch-garden-williamsburg.html Busch Garden Williamsburg Hotel Packages Offer Big Savings. Here are No-Strings Attached Deals... Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:58:02 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/busch-garden-discount-ticket.html Busch Garden Discount Ticket Deals for Fun Cards & Season Passes - Get the Best Deals and Avoid the Worst Scams Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:44:11 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/busch-garden-coupon.html These Busch Garden Coupon Codes Can Save You Money on Admission at Anheuser Busch Theme Parks Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:33:28 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/bush-gardens-williamsburg.html Bush Gardens Williamsburg Concerts, Christmas Town, Howl-O-Scream, and Other Events Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:09:57 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/virginia-travel.html Visitors' Favorite Virginia Travel Stories-- Your Top Spots & Attractions, Best Deals & More, Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:41:05 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/neptune-fest.html Neptune Fest means the end of summer in Virginia Beach. The board walk is busy with people enjoying amazing sand sculptures which defy gravity, outdoor Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:07:17 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/harborfest-parade-of-sails.html Harborfest, Parade of Sails takes place every Summer in Norfolk, Virginia. If you get a chance to watch the tall ships come into port it is just fascinating. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:06:12 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/colonial-williamsburg-in-december.html I love visiting Colonial Williamsburg during the month of December. The first Sunday of December is the Lighting Ceremony. If you get the opportunity Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:04:50 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/colonial-williamsburg.html Colonial Williamsburg Admission Deals, Hotel Deals, Top 5 Things to See, How to See the Historic Area for "Free," Best Restaurants, and Free and Inexpensive Things to Do in Williamsburg... Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:58:21 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/whale-watching.html Now's your chance (the end of December to mid-March) to take advantage of Virginia Beach whale-watching packages and see rare fin and humpback varieties-- some up to 85 feet long and weighing 70 tons. Packages start at $83 and include: two nights accommodations, a two-hour Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Whale Watching Excursion, admission to the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, and more. For whale-watching package details, click below. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:56:25 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/busch-gardens-hours.html Busch Gardens Hours & 2010 Operating Schedule for Williamsburg, VA - Plus Links to Discount Ticket Secrets, Parking Deals, Best Shows, and More... Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:50:41 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/virginia-beach-lodging.html Cheap Virginia Beach Lodging Hot Deals - Hotel Coupons, Hostels, and Other Ways to Get Rock-Bottom Prices... Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:02:38 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/busch-gardens-williamsburg.html Busch Gardens Williamsburg group discount early bird tickets for 2010 are only available through Feb. 28. Book with a group of 15 or more and you'll save 30 per admission on single day tickets. The special adult price is $41.95 per ticket and $33.95 per child (3-9) ticket. Tickets must be purchased online at http://www.buschgardens.com/Bgw. For more ways to get Busch Gardens Williamsburg discount tickets, click here... Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:28:19 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/busch-gardens-williamsburg.html Busch Gardens Williamsburg group discount early bird tickets for 2010 are only available through Feb. 28. Book with a group of 15 or more and you'll save 30 per admission on single day tickets. The special adult price is $41.95 per ticket and $33.95 per child (3-9) ticket. Tickets must be purchased online at http://www.buschgardens.com/Bgw. For more ways to get Busch Gardens Williamsburg discount tickets, click here... Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:21:56 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/free-washington-dc.html Free Washington DC Attractions & Things to Do, Plus Links to Discount Tickets, Hotel, and Travel Deals Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:32:59 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/washington-dc.html Want a Cheap Washington DC Weekend? Five People, Three Days, For Less Than $500! Here's How We Did It... Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:17:40 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/cheapfamilyvacation.html Only on Feb. 22, the real date of George Washington's birthday, anyone named George, or whose birthday is February 22, will be admitted free to Mount Vernon when they present identification. For details about Mount Vernon, go to http://www.mountvernon.org/calendar and click on "Enter Calendar of Events Now." For more cheap and inexpensive things to do in Virginia, click here... Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:41:51 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/virginia-beach-restaurant.html A Great Virginia Beach Restaurant for Less - Tips for Coupons, Deals, and Discount Dining at our Favorite Seafood & Romantic Spots Sat, 13 Feb 2010 15:34:36 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/busch-garden-military-discount.html Busch Garden Military Discount...Plus Military Discounts for Hotels, Resorts, Museums, and More Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:42:21 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/virginia-living-museum.html Virginia Living Museum - Our Favorite Touchy-Feely Zoo/Aquarium/Planetarium...Dino-Mania, Discount Tickets, and How to Get in for Free Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:24:28 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/virginia-aquarium.html Visit the Spectacular Virginia Aquarium for Less? We'll Show You How... Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:08:31 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/busch-gardens-williamsburg-discount-tickets.html The TOP Internet Source for Busch Gardens Williamsburg Discount Tickets! 2009 Deals, Coupon Codes, Ticket Promotions and More... Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:24:49 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/williamsburg-attractions.html According to the Virgnia Gazette, the Williamsburg Farmer's Market will return two Saturdays this winter, February 13 and March 13, before resuming its regular weekly schedule April 3. The Feb. 13 market will feature goods for Valentine's Day from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Free parking is available at the Francis Street parking lot. For more information, go to www.williamsburgfarmersmarket.com. For more things to do in Williamsburg, click the permalink below... Source: http://vagazette.com Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:21:04 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/virginia-beach-hotels.html Virginia Beach Hotels for Less - Discount Hotel Deals & Coupons, Resorts, Rentals, Hostels, Camping, Everything From Popcorn to Pet-Friendliness Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:04:18 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/city-of-virginia-beach.html City of Virginia Beach Facts -Current Weather, Speedtraps, Phone Numbers, Zip Code, Police, Library, Newspapers, Schools, and More. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:16:44 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/virginia-beach-weather.html Virginia Beach Weather and Surf Conditions, Up-to-the-Minute and Accurate... Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:35:49 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/cheap-virginia-beach-restaurants.html Cheap Virginia Beach Restaurants Where You Won't Have to Sacrifice Taste for Price Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:05:09 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/virginia-beach-blog.html#Safe-to-Travel-in-Virginia?-Here's-the-Scoop Is it safe to travel in Virginia? Depends on where you are. Washington DC still sits blanketed under two feet, but southeast of Richmond to Virginia Beach is still fairly navigable, except for some early morning ice. Yesterday, we were able to travel from Newport News (no real accumulation) to Williamsburg (just slush) to Charlottesville (13-18 inches, but main roads are okay) with no problems. Richmond Airport and Norfolk Airports are is now almost back to a regular schedule, but Dulles Airport in Washington DC is still struggling. For specific road conditions, check out this link to the Virginia Department of Transportation... Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:25:07 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/affordable-family-vacation.html Looking for last minute vacation rental deals? According to the Wall Street Journal, PackLate.com is a membership site which provides info on deals in the western U.S. By being flexible and going at the last minute, you can get discounts of 60 off or more. Go to http://www.packlate.com/. For more ways to save on travel, especially in Virginia, click here... Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:07:23 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/Virginia-Beach-events.html Braving 30 mph winds, temps in the 30s, and frigid surf, about 2600 people braved the ocean at the annual Virginia Beach Polar Plunge Feb. 6, according to the Virginia PilotOnline. The event--which was the coldest in its 18-year history--raised over $800,000 for the Special Olympics. Among the plungers braving the 39 degree water were people dressed as Cookie Monster, Uncle Sam, and the Flintstones. For a video of the event, go to http://hamptonroads.com/2010/02/more-2000-take-polar-plunge-oceanfront For more events in Virginia Beach, click here... Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:56:14 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/map-of-virginia.html Need a Map of Virginia? Wow! Quick Links to Maps of Virginia Beach, Colonial Williamsburg, and More! Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:15:12 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/rowenas-tea-room.html Rowenas Tea Room -- Our Favorite Stop for Delicious Poundcakes and Teas Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:10:24 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/cruise-deals.html Virginia Cruise Deals - Cheap Bermuda cruises, Norfolk day cruises and more! Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:07:21 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/virginia-air-and-space-museum.html Virginia Air and Space Museum -- And Animal Grossology! Here's What to See, How to Save (and How to Crash & Burn) at this Amazing Museum... Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:42:11 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/michie-tavern.html Historic Michie Tavern near Charlottesville, Virginia, is offering lunchtime discount coupons to local residents weekdays until Feb. 26. Meals at colonial period tavern are served by staff in period clothes, and include Colonial fried chicken, pulled pork, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn bread, black eyed peas, dessert, and more. In addition to getting the discount, local residents may also get a free tour of the oldest part of the tavern. Here's the link for the local resident discount coupon: http://www.michietavern.com/documents/LocalFourDollarOff_2010coupon.pdf For a review of the tavern tour, as well as a guide to Charlottesville, click below... Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:17:19 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/cheapfamilyvacation.html Looking for freebies and deals? I recently came across Cities on the Cheap, a new website that keeps you up to date on free stuff, discount tickets, and deals in major cities around the world. So far, they only list specific deals in major cities. But some of their deals (like free Kind snacks at Starbucks on Feb. 5th) are good nationwide. Here's the link: www.citiesonthecheap.com Of course, my personal focus is always on saving you money in Virginia. Click below for free or cheap things to do in Virginia... Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:36:58 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/affordable-family-vacation.html Here are some cheap breakfast deals, including in Virginia, whether you're on vacation or not: Krispy Kreme - Buy a dozen donuts and get a dozen free. Actually, for every dozen you buy, you get a dozen Valentine's Day cards which are each good for one free donut. So you can keep them or give them as gifts. Good at all participating locations. All-You-Can-Eat-Pancakes Deal at IHOP for $4.99 - now through Feb. 21 at all participating locations. For discount tickets and travel deals in Virginia, click the link below... Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:36:58 GMT http://www.virginia-beach-family-fun.com/great-wolf-lodge-williamsburg.html Hurry: Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg is offering a 48 Hour Deal on rooms through March 31. Deals range from 10 percent to 30 percent off depending on the length of stay. Use the code "48HOUR" when reserving your room. Deal ends 10 am on January 23. Go to http://www.greatwolf.com/williamsburg/plan/deals And for reviews of Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg, click here... Sat, 23 Jan 2010 03:11:37 GMT