Virginia honeymoon destinations
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Love is in the air after your big day, and Virginia offers several destinations to choose from for your honeymoon. Beaches, mountains and historic towns make up Virginia, allowing you the choice of your ideal honeymoon with the backdrop you desire. Each season is different in Virginia, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the state's destinations in whichever month your honeymoon falls.
Blue Ridge Mountains
Enjoy waking up to the view of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains.
Campgrounds, cabins, resorts and bed and breakfasts are all available in the Blue Ridge, with some offering total seclusion from the outside world. Shadow Mountain Escape, in the Shenandoah Valley, offers three romantic cabins, each with differing European decor. They also offer "The Tower" which is a lookout tower providing panoramic views of the ridge line.
White Fence Bed and Breakfast offers two three-room suites in a main house, along with two private cottages. They also offer several packages to indulge yourself in during your honeymoon vacation. Several include gifts and amenities such as massages and picnics. The former plantation house sits on three acres full of gardens, and each accommodation has a Jacuzzi tub and fireplace for romantic evenings.
Shadow Mountain Escape, LLC
1132 Jewell Hollow Rd.
Luray, VA 22835
(540) 843-0584
shadowmountainescape.com
White Fence Bed and Breakfast
275 Chapel Road
Stanley, VA 22851
(540) 778-2115
whitefencebb.com
Biltmore Estate
Enjoy wine tasting at the Biltmore Estate.
Completed for the George Vanderbilts in 1895 and covering four acres of floor space, the Biltmore House is a wonder in its own right, but the entire estate offers romantic opportunities ideal for honeymooners. The Inn on Biltmore Estate offers spa services, fine dining and mountain views, while the guest rooms vary, giving you the choice of the room or suite you and your spouse desire for this special time. Some in-room amenities include plush bathrobes and slippers, safe-deposit box, 24-hour concierge and dining, wireless Internet and evening turndown service.
Aside from the Inn, there is also a cottage which was originally used as the home of the estate's market gardener, then later as lodging for VIP visitors. The cottage is exclusive: a private two-bedroom and two bathroom home located on the estate.
On the estate, you and your spouse can find several dining venues, offering cuisine such as fresh, local ingredients- fine dining or pub fare. Shopping is also available onsite, with stores and boutiques featuring items such as Appalachian crafts- Christmas ornaments- old-fashioned toys- garden accessories and many more.
The 8,000-acre estate offers self-guided and guided tours of "America's Largest Home," as well as a winery. Outdoors can be just as romantic, you can schedule a horseback or carriage ride to explore the estate, or take a guided raft tour down the French Broad River through the estate. If you and your spouse are more adventurous, enjoy hiking the many trails offered throughout the large backyard of the Biltmore.
Biltmore Estate
Biltmore
1 Approach Road
Asheville, NC 28803
(800)411-3812
biltmore.com
Inn on Biltmore Estate
1 Antler Hill Road
Asheville, NC 28803
(800) 411-3812 (reservations)
Biltmore.com
Virginia Beach
Watch a romantic sunrise over Virginia Beach.
If you're thinking more along the lines of a romantic honeymoon full of sand in your toes and the light sound of waves crashing upon the beach, consider honeymooning in Virginia Beach. Enjoy a nice evening strolling hand-in-hand along the water and sand, or watching the sunrise over the ocean early in the morning. Depending on what type of accommodations you two are looking for, Virginia Beach gives you some special options in the area. Rent a beach home or stay in a luxury hotel, or get back to nature in a campground or cabin. Or, you can choose among several bed and breakfasts.
Virginia Beach is also an outdoor-enthusiast's world, with over 18,600 acres of wildlife refuges and state parks, and 121 miles of waterways in the form of rivers, marshes and bays for you to explore via kayak.
Virginia Beach Convention and Visitor's Bureau
2100 Parks Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(800) VA-Beach
vbfun.com
Williamsburg, Virginia
Take a step back in time in historic Colonial Williamsburg.
Williamsburg may not come to mind when planning a Virginia honeymoon, but this historically rich city offers several accommodations, attractions and dining options that will keep the fire lit under your romance. Several restaurants are set in 18th-century style taverns, while casual, fine dining and international cuisines also abound throughout the city. Historical inns feature their original architecture, although they have been updated for modern conveniences and amenities. See the surrounding area's wineries by chauffeured limousine and find you and your spouse's new favorite vino.
The city is also home to many specialty shops, colonial architecture and historic sites, allowing you to pick up a souvenir or learn about this area and our nation's heritage. If you want a little more excitement during your honeymoon, you can explore Busch Gardens in Williamsburg and enjoy screaming on roller coasters for the first time married, or enjoy the classic amusement park food.
The Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance
P.O. Box 3495
421 North Boundary Street
Williamsburg, VA 23187
(757) 229-6511
(800) 368-6511
visitwilliamsburg.com
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