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Experience luxury redefined for today’s traveler. Escape the fast-paced life, pause for a mindful moment, and take time to embrace life with loved ones—all in Virginia. Scenic country roads lie amidst stunning landscapes and link together captivating cultural experiences and off-the-beaten-path five-star resorts, spas, and golf courses tucked away from the troubles of life. A Virginia luxury vacation allows one to slow down—to sip and savor fine wines and award-winning cuisine. Most of all, it provides time to discover the true meaning of luxury.
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Immerse Yourself in Culture

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Music and the arts abound in Virginia, inspired by a rich tapestry of past and present cultures. Travel Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail, The Crooked Road, and discover the Birthplace of Country Music. Learn how hip-hop took root in the waters of Hampton Roads. Visit a quilt museum in the Shenandoah Valley or a modern artisan studio in Alexandria. Stop at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, but also make sure to tour the city’s extensive street art.

Journey Through America’s History

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From the very beginning at the birthplace of America, Jamestowne, to the halls of today’s events, Virginia offers the full spectrum of U.S. history. Discover early America at the world’s largest living history museum, Colonial Williamsburg. Learn about our great leaders at estates of former U.S. presidents, including the first, George Washington. Visit the hallowed grounds of a revolutionary or civil war battlefield, then walk the paths of civil and suffrage rights leaders.

Toast to the Wine Region of the Year

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Charlottesville and the Monticello Wine Trail received Wine Enthusiast’s Wine Region of the Year honor, up against tough competition from countries such as France and Italy. But it’s not just there you can sip and savor award-winning vintages. From Loudoun, known as DC’s Wine Country, to the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, nearly 400 vineyards dot the countryside of Virginia, serving sensational wines with spectacular scenery as your backdrop.

Experience the Great Outdoors

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More than 100 miles of Atlantic Coastline and 28 miles of warm sunny beaches provide plenty of places to dip your toes. The famous Chesapeake Bay makes an ideal spot for kayaking with dolphins, while Virginia’s 1.7 million acres of National Forests give space to roam and never see a soul. Take in the gorgeous fall colors in Shenandoah National Park and on the world-renowned Blue Ridge Parkway. Or ride horseback through the golden leaves of the grapevines.