Travel
Travel
Come explore the towns, beaches, mountains, plains, and woodlands that make Virginia so beautiful and diverse with flora and fauna. Unlike some states, we get all four glorious seasons!
Treasure Map
Garland Pollard discovers the origins of a beloved 1934 woodcut map of Eastern Virginia that once hung in his grandparents’ Virginia Beach restaurant the Duck-In. Read more
Mar 28, 2017
Seaside Safari
Want an eco-adventure that’s a little different? Spend a night in a historic oyster watch house in the marshland off one of Virginia’s barrier islands. Watermen once used these one-room shacks to protect their harvests. Read more
Jul 21, 2009
5 Reasons to Visit Staunton This Fall
Nestled in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, the city of Staunton is a dreamy fall getaway with stunning scenery, historical architecture, and a mixed bag of activities for all ages. Read more
Oct 3, 2019
Adam Ewing
Hip Swingers
The latest trend for fun and fitness is an update on an old idea—hula hooping! Read more
Jan 5, 2011
The New in Old Town: Alexandria
Alexandria's historic district has fared better than most through this economic slowdown—and is lots more dynamic than one might think. Read more
Apr 15, 2011
Hotels & Resorts
Fall Escapes
The region's 27 most inviting retreats perfect for a long weekend of slipping away from the everyday. Read more
Oct 18, 2019
Courtesy of The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg
Going Native
Three different spas put twists on the trend for indigenous treatments. Read more
Jun 2, 2011
Salamander Resort & Spa
Equine-imity
Yoga on horseback at Middleburg’s Salamander Resort & Spa. Read more
Jun 5, 2014
Destination Food
Kip Dawkins
Penne Pasta with Salmon and Asparagus
More than just your standard pasta dish Read more
Jun 24, 2011
Tyler Darden
The Reboot of a Classic
The Jefferson Hotel has revamped its flagship restaurant, Lemaire. The former bastion of fine dining is now a more approachable restaurant, with a new lounge and an earnest commitment to quality, regional food. Read more
Aug 9, 2010
Outdoors
Jet Set
Fashion Forward Florence
A sartorial-inspired sojourn in Italy's original fashion capital where a new guard of designers is carving its own niche. Read more
Dec 7, 2016
The Lowdown on Lisbon
Everything from how to get there and where to stay, to what to eat and drink. Read more
Sep 26, 2018
