Hotel Virginia Beach

Among the most popular beach and resort towns along the Atlantic Coast is Virginia Beach, which draws in millions of visitors per year. Despite its acclaim among tourists, however, most would probably be surprised to know its size. With a population of over 400,000 residents, the "Neptune City" is larger than some other popular, well known, but more metropolitan vacation destinations, including Atlanta, Miami and New Orleans. The population of Orlando combined with that of Tacoma, Washington would be nearly equal to that of Virginia Beach. To the traveler, a city of this population and this much experience catering to tourists means a great place to spend a vacation, as does every hotel Virginia Beach has within its confines.

In addition to its surprising population, Virginia Beach astounds in other ways as well. For example, the Neptune City holds the Guinness World Record for the longest pleasure beach worldwide among its miles of beaches. All this beachfront makes it an ideal choice for a spring break trip, a family vacation, a retreat with some friends or a romantic getaway. With so many options to choose from, the hotel Virginia Beach puts you up in is sure to be one that is just right for your needs and budget.

Along these miles of beach, you will also find a lovely selection of restaurants and shops. The fresh local seafood is an enjoyable choice, so be sure to take advantage of that while you are in the area. The shops along the Oceanfront are great places to pick up souvenirs and gifts for those friends and relatives who were not fortunate enough to come stay at the resort hotel Virginia Beach has to offer.

Also along the Oceanfront is the annual Neptune Festival, held each September. The festival has grown from having 50,000 visitors in its first incarnation, to hosting over a million at the 25th anniversary celebration in 1998. It has been rated in the ten best festivals held on the East Coast, so around this time pretty much every hotel Virginia Beach has will fill up faster than usual. There is an also an annual air show held around the same time of year at NAS Oceana, a nearby U.S. Naval Base. The month before, in August, the American Music Festival brings live music to various stages around the Oceanfront of Virginia Beach. These fun events can add even more excitement to your beach vacation.

Despite not having a major sports franchise nearby, the Neptune City is still home to one of the biggest events in at least one popular sport, the East Coast Surfing Championships (ECSC). For four days in late August, top professionals and amateurs alike have the opportunity to show their best stuff in the Atlantic Ocean along Virginia Beach. Even amateurs have the opportunity to win titles and prize money, so if you are an avid surfer, this is a great chance for you to compete against others. Surfing enthusiasts should not miss a chance to see this event and, for those who are not as excited about surfing, there are also volleyball and skating competitions, as well as a 5K run. The ECSC is much like Virginia Beach itself in that there is something for everyone.

It should be noted that, despite being a beach town, Virginia Beach does have a winter season, although it is very mild. The warmest months of the year and the busiest of the tourist season are May through September, when highs routinely top 70 degrees in the area. Keep in mind when booking your hotel Virginia Beach will be busier in the hot summer months. A big advantage of the area is that due to its central location on the coastline, most storms do not hit Virginia Beach, instead petering out to the north or to the south.

If a convenient beach vacation with all the amenities of a resort town, but without the overwhelming heat of a tropical location, appeals to you, then consider a stay at a fine hotel Virginia Beach has to offer. You will be well taken care of from the moment you arrive and with so many beaches to relax on and enjoy, you will be well rested when it comes time to leave.

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