It is never too late to start saving for your summer vacation. A nice vacation can easily cost a few thousand, so it pays to start saving as early as possible. Here are a few tips to help you save up for your next summer vacation. All it takes is a bit of researching, budgeting, saving, ...

Watching The Travel Channel is a great way to get new ideas for vacations, spas, restaurants, activities, and resorts, both across the US and internationally. I really enjoy watching Samantha Brown. I love that Samantha often travels to little know hidden gems and gives us advice on local ...

Spring is one of the best times of the year to plan a trip to Virginia Beach. Assuming you visit outside of prime spring break season, crowds are virtually non existent. It’s nice to stroll along a beautiful beach minus the noisy tourist crowds. Anyone seeking peace and relaxation will ...

The Virginia Beach boardwalk is a beautiful 3 mile stretch of land along the Atlantic Ocean. Visiting during the spring months is a great idea as you will be able to enjoy the double benefit of fewer crowds and cooler temperatures. One of my favorite aspects about the Virginia Beach boardwalk is ...

Best Western Plus Oceanfront (Update: Now Sandcastle Resort) was a perfect choice for our Virginia Beach vacation. It is located right on the boardwalk, and thus, offers fabulous views of the Atlantic Ocean. All rooms in the main building come with individual balconies. Just make sure to book an ...

The Founders Inn and Spa is a 3 and a half star resort and spa located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Founders Inn is the perfect choice for those seeking a relaxing getaway. This resort offers fantastic rates and packages, especially during the off seasons. We booked 3 nights for $150 under a buy 2 ...

Swan Terrace Restaurant is located inside the Founders Inn and Spa in Virginia Beach. During our stay at Founders, we tried out the breakfast buffet on 2 mornings. They also offer a lunch buffet, dinner menu, and weekend brunch. Various events are held throughout the year. The breakfast buffet can ...

The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is a top rated aquarium located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is a great daytime destination for anyone vacationing in the area as it is just a short drive away from the boardwalk. When you tire of the heat and sunshine, plan a cool air ...

The 3 mile long Virginia Beach boardwalk features a separate biking and walking path. Being an avid cyclist I really appreciated the separate path. Visiting during April was the perfect time to bike as there were barely any other cyclists on the path. The weather (low 80’s) was beautiful for ...

Doc Taylor’s is a local breakfast and lunch hotspot in Virginia Beach. It is open year round from 7:00am – 2:00pm (closed Monday & Tuesday) making it a great stop pre or post beach day. They have an outdoor patio, but unfortunately no ocean views as it is located a block or so from ...