George Washington’s Mount Vernon
What better way to celebrate Fourth of July #238 than to plan a visit to the home of President #1? Mount Vernon, George Washington’s estate on the shores of the…
Anniversary of Surrender at Yorktown
It’s one thing to declare your independence and quite another to actually attain it. Today we celebrate the latter on the 231st anniversary of the British surrender at Yorktown, Virginia.…
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
Located on the barrier island on the border between Virginia and Maryland, Chincoteague is home to hundreds of types of birds and other wildlife - and a group of famous…
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center Renovation Complete
The multi-million dollar renovation of the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center hotel is now finished, resulting in upgraded hotel rooms and meeting space. The hotel offers the best possible location for…
Nearby Hotels Coast to Coast
Our process of upgrading and adding regional travel guides continues this week with enhancements added to one of our existing sites, TheRealVirginiaBeach.com, and the addition of a new site, TheRealSanDiego.com.…
Time For Some Amusement…Parks
Now that Memorial Day 2011 is behind us, it means that the major amusement parks in the United States are open from coast to coast. And from roller coaster to…
Guide To Hotels For ACC Football Fans
While most sports fans probably associate the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) with basketball, it also has a significant place in the world of major college football. Things aren’t going especially…
Revisiting Virginia Beach
This week’s “featured city” at TheRealPlaces is Virginia Beach, Virginia. That means that it was next on our list for special attention, including adding, deleting, and cleaning up Virginia Beach’s…