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National Plan for Vacation Day Deals

by Caitlin Castainca | Posted: Jan 31, 2017 | Updated: Feb 10, 2017

National Plan for Vacation Day is here. January 31st is a day set aside to encourage Americans to plan their vacation throughout the year at . . .

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Categories: Deals & Discounts, Travel Ideas

Tags: budget friendly travel, planDay, Virginia destinations

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Short Pump Towne Center

Your Guide to Black Friday Shopping Destinations

by Patricia Keppel | Posted: Nov 22, 2016 | Updated: Nov 7, 2019

It’s the biggest day for shopping of the year, and if you plan on braving the crowds in search of fantastic bargains, you’ll need to . . .

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Categories: Deals & Discounts, The Holidays

Tags: black friday, Shopping

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Uber and Virginia Wine Month Promotion

Wine & Uber: A Match Made in Virginia

by Patricia Keppel | Posted: Oct 6, 2016

Do you love drinking Virginia’s world-class wines but hate worrying about finding a designated driver? If so, we have some great news for your October . . .

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Categories: Deals & Discounts, Fall in Virginia, Wine

Tags: Central Virginia, Fall in Virginia, Northern Virginia, Virginia wine

Comments: 5 Comments

Fort Chiswell Animal Park

13 Spring & Summer Activities in Virginia for $20 or Less

by Patricia Keppel | Posted: Mar 18, 2016 | Updated: May 23, 2019

While it is nice to imagine a luxury trip without worrying about finances, most of us have to consider costs when making plans. But that . . .

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Categories: Deals & Discounts, Family, Spring, Tour & Travel, Travel Ideas

Tags: budget friendly travel, travel + leisure, Virginia destinations

Comments: 21 Comments

Clementine Cafe

8 Tips to Get the Most out of Restaurant Week

by Patricia Keppel | Posted: Feb 22, 2016 | Updated: Feb 25, 2016

It is time to forget your diet (at least temporarily!). Restaurant Week season is in full swing, and with dozens of the finest Virginia restaurants participating, . . .

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Categories: Culinary, Deals & Discounts, Food, Travel Ideas

Tags: Restaurant Week, Virginia food, virginia oysters, Virginia restaurants

Comments: 7 Comments

FoodE's Chicken & Waffles with Maple Syrup

Fine Dining on a Budget: Restaurant Weeks around Virginia

by Patricia Keppel | Posted: Jan 14, 2016 | Updated: Mar 18, 2016

The beginning of restaurant week season is here, and we can’t wait to try all the gourmet goodies that Virginia chefs are preparing for the . . .

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Categories: Culinary, Deals & Discounts, Food, Travel Ideas

Tags: madness, Restaurant Week, virginia oysters, Virginia restaurants

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Late Summer Travel Packages

by Stefanie Hatcher | Posted: Aug 7, 2014 | Updated: Sep 23, 2014

Don’t start pulling out the sweaters yet! We have quite a while until we’ll need those, but before the cool air starts coming in, these . . .

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Categories: Deals & Discounts

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$12 or Less: Virginia Fun for Kids

by Casey Higgins | Posted: Jul 25, 2014 | Updated: Apr 16, 2018

Make your dollars go further when you can mix in some affordable fun with your family vacation! The attractions mentioned within this post are priced . . .

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Categories: Deals & Discounts, Family

Tags: Virginia.org

Comments: 30 Comments

It’s Not Too Late! Plan Your Last Summer Escape

by Stefanie Hatcher | Posted: Jul 24, 2014 | Updated: Jan 26, 2016

As the summer winds down, a short getaway at the end of the season is always a great way to wrap things up. Include some . . .

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Categories: Deals & Discounts, Summer

Tags: Virginia.org

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Hot Dining in the City – Virginia Restaurant Weeks

by Casey Higgins | Posted: Jan 13, 2014 | Updated: Apr 17, 2018

January in Virginia has foodie appeal as six cities roll out their chef’s best dishes for restaurant weeks. Make these dining opportunities the center of . . .

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Categories: Deals & Discounts, Destinations, Food

Tags: Coastal Virginia Hampton Roads, Northern Virginia, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia.org

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