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Category Archives: Virginia Hotels

America’s Parks – Washington & Old Dominion Railroad near Leesburg, VA

August 6, 2010 in Outdoor Adventure, Virginia Hotels by Steven

We visit an incredibly long, unusually narrow park and recreation trail in Northern Virginia. Then we recommend a one-of-a-kind brand hotel in Leesburg to stay along the way.

Air & Space: The Udvar-Hazy Center

June 18, 2010 in Museums, Virginia Hotels, Washington D.C. Hotels by Steven

We visit the Udvar-Hazy Center at Dulles Airport, annex to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in nearby D.C.

Blackbeard Pirate Festival in Hampton, VA

June 8, 2010 in Events, Family Travel, Virginia Hotels by Steven

If there’s one thing we love at USA Travel Guide, it’s pirates! If there are two things we love, it’s pirates and psych-folk pirate punk bands.

Memorial Day Jazz Festival – Alexandria, VA

May 24, 2010 in Holidays, Virginia Hotels, Washington D.C. Hotels by Steven

It’s already a packed summer music series, and here’s a good place to start. A fun afternoon of music on Memorial Day in beautiful Alexandria, VA.

Gadsby’s Tavern and Museum in Alexandria, Virginia

March 29, 2010 in American History Tours, Family Travel, Museums, Virginia Hotels, Washington D.C. Hotels by Steven

When you visit Gadsby’s Tavern in Alexandria, Virginia, you join the likes of George Washington, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Well, sort of…

2010 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Washington D.C.

March 5, 2010 in Events, Family Travel, Holidays, Virginia Hotels, Washington D.C. Hotels by Steven

I support the “observance” of St. Patrick’s Day in Washington D.C., I really do. I think liquid medicine is just about the only remaining course of action up on Capitol Hill. (Besides, under current healthcare, it’s the only medicine most everyone can afford). I want all the Senators, Representatives and of course Mr. Obama [...]

Top Spring Break Beaches – Buckroe Beach and Virginia Beach

March 3, 2010 in Events, Family Travel, Outdoor Adventure, Shopping, Spring Break Vacations, Virginia Hotels by Steven

If yesterday’s pick, Santa Monica Beach, was a little too predictable for your Spring Break beach vacation, maybe you should be thinking East Coast instead. If you can believe it, not all of the East’s top beaches line the coast of Florida. Head towards the southern tip of Virginia and you’ll find the charming bayside [...]

Anti-Valentine’s Day Package in Hampton, Virginia

February 2, 2010 in Events, Holidays, Outdoor Adventure, Romance, Virginia Hotels by Steven

Not feelin’ all lovey-dovey this Valentine’s Day? Does the idea of spending a candlelight dinner gazing into some schlub’s ugly mug make you want to gag? Had enough of this Hallmark holiday?
Celebrate your independence with an anti-Valentine’s Day getaway to beautiful Hampton, Virginia. No roses, no schmoozy atmosphere – just you, your best girlfriends [...]

Valentine’s Day in Washington D.C. (Alexandria Edition)

January 19, 2010 in Romance, Virginia Hotels, Washington D.C. Hotels by Steven

Valentine’s Day will be fast upon us, and that means it’s time again for USA Travel Guide to scrounge through its favorite hotels and pull out some terrific Valentine’s Day packages and deals in your area. Read on for today’s post, or head to our Valentine’s Day Getaways page for all the coverage.
Valentine’s Day Packages [...]

See Walking with Dinosaurs: The Arena Spectacular

December 22, 2009 in Events, Family Travel, Illinois Hotels, Mississippi Hotels, Nevada Hotels, New Jersey Hotels, New York Hotels, Virginia Hotels by Steven

At USA Travel Guide, we don’t often feature traveling shows or exhibits, especially if show dates are no more than a couple days each. This is because we like to recommend hotels and all that, and with traveling shows that always feels a little silly. However, and this is the official vocabulary, exceptions can and [...]

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