Virginia, Colonial and Natural Beauty

Virginia, Colonial and Natural Beauty

General overview

Virginia is one of the most beautiful and resourceful states of the USA. Located in south of the USA, on the Atlantic Ocean coast, Virginia is also known as the “Mother of Presidents”, as 8 presidents of the USA were born there or the “Old Dominion”, due to its loyalty to England during colonial times. Bordered by Chesapeake Bay and Blue Ridge Mountains, its capital, Richmond is the administrative center of the county and it is also known as home of some of the most important financial and banking companies in the USA. Virginia’s economy is mainly based on farming, tobacco and tourism. North Virginia is the location of one of the US’s vital governmental agencies, the Pentagon.

Tourism, nature and sports

Virginia’s humid subtropical climate provides an ideal environment for the fauna and flora to flourish creating a true paradise. As 65% of Virginia’s territory is covered by forests, there are over 80 natural parks and forests protected by law. People keen on white water rafting or kayaking will be fascinated by the opportunity to practice these sports on Virginia’s main rivers such as James River, Rappahannock River, Potomac River, Shenandoah River and many others. Virginia State Fair and Neptune Festival held in September on a yearly basis are two of the most important events in Virginia. Norfolk's Harborfest, held every June, is also one of the Virginia’s attractions, where boat racing and air shows challenge both the participants and the audience. Richmond is hosting two famous film festivals: VCU Film Festival and the Virginia Film Festival. The Historical Triangle of Virginia is made by Williamsburg, Yorktown and Jamestown where colonial life, music and culture are kept alive by the local interactive tours. Transportation is provided free of charge by the free Historic Triangle Shuttle departing the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center every hour and half-hour between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily.

Hotels and accommodation

Hotel and accommodation offer in Virginia is of a great variety. Located at a 20 miles distance from the international airport in Norfolk, Quality Inn Virginia provides easy access to the Virginia Maritime Science Museum or Virginia Beach boardwalk, situated at no more than 1 kilometer away from the hotel. The hotel offer facilities like indoor and seasonal outdoor swimming pools, beach access, large parking areas, bicycle rental services and also access to fax machine. All rooms are equipped with telephones, cable TV, coffee maker, wireless Internet, refrigerator and iron with ironing board. Also all rooms have a balcony terraces and maid services are provided on a daily basis. Twenty miles away from Norfolk International Airport, Sheraton Oceanfront Hotel is situated 4 miles away from the Seashore State Park. Virginia Beach Convention Center is a mile away from the hotel while Verizon Virginia Beach Amphitheater may be found 11 miles away. Also, there is a fishing pier only 15 blocks away. An outdoor pool with view at the ocean, an indoor pool and direct access to the beach make the hotel very popular for swimming lovers. All rooms feature refrigerator, coffee maker, iron, microwave, TV cable, telephone, and broadband Internet access and balcony terrace.