There is the typical range of hotels in Virginia Beach but, in my opinion, Holiday Inn Suites North

We actually are one of those families (Kiawah Island being our favorite destination). Now that the children are getting older, we have the added complexity of coordinating cruise france from uk summer school, multiple cruise france from uk camps and summer jobs along with our own work schedules. Finding a whole week when we can get away has been getting progressively more difficult. cruise france from uk Not only that, but once you take the $3000+ family vacation, what is left to look forward to the rest of the summer? This summer we decided to try taking three day vacations every three or four weeks from May to September.
It has a range of hotels right on the beach, a terrific boardwalk with entertainment and events all summer long, clean sandy beaches and best of all, it is only 3.5 hours away. I can load sleepy children into the car at 7 am and be tossing a Frisbee with my crew on the beach by 10:30!
There is the typical range of hotels in Virginia Beach but, in my opinion, Holiday Inn Suites North is the best for families. Not only do all your children under the age of 12 eat for free all week long in a variety of restaurants and beachside grills, but a full service kids club with babysitting and a free movie theater are included in your hotel stay. The rooms are immaculate and are decorated with modern beachy greens and blues. Our room had two queen beds in one room, a fold-out full sleeper and a mini kitchen with granite countertop. Not to mention it featured the five pools, consisting of two lazy rivers, one beachside salt water pool and even some water slides.
The food is exquisitely prepared and is a welcome cruise france from uk relief from the fried food and snacks that typically accompany beach vacations. I ordered this adorable little playful dish called "The Grand Slam, " which features housemade brioche with smoked steelhead caviar, sunny side quail egg, neuske's bacon, blinis cruise france from uk maple creme fraiche. If you can, get a seat at the Open Kitchen bar where you can watch the chefs prepare the food while you eat. The portions are not huge but they are more than adequate if you want to still look great in your new swimsuit !
It is located right on the beach, so you can walk to it from your hotel (after putting the children to bed under the watchful eyes of your babysitter/teenage children) via the boardwalk. We were lucky and nabbed cruise france from uk an outdoor fire pit right on the boardwalk. cruise france from uk The tables are big huge round granite tables surrounding a fire pit and multiple parties can seat themselves at the same table.The seafood is fresh and the atmosphere is fun!
The hotel has some great options too. If you are brave enough, cruise france from uk you should try Corey's Rum Runner at the Holiday Inn Bar called "The Square Whale" , or if you want to impress your children with what a cool parent you are, you might consider ordering them the kitchen sink sundae – it literally comes in a kitchen sink.
There are various cruise france from uk entertainers on the boardwalk starting the middle of June and going through August, 7 nights a week. Everything from stilt- walkers, fire-dancers, scavenger hunts, street performers, magicians and more. Schedule of events can be found on Beachstreet USA . During the day you can rent bikes, cruise france from uk roller blades or even a surrey. There are two separate boardwalks one for walkers and one for people with wheels so you don't have to worry about the overzealous jogging mom with the double stroller hogging the lane. (Yes, that is right no one had to worry about me!)
There are inflatable water slides right on the beach. There is a long dock right on the beach that has ice cream, fried seafood and the typical array of shops with salt water taffy and beach trinkets cruise france from uk for sale. There are also boat and fishing tours and, of course, cruise france from uk plenty of surfing.
My best advice would be to take it slow and try not to cram in too much, our lives are busy enough so sit back in your Tommy Bahamas cruise france from uk chair, grab a drink and relax. I bet you will head back there in a mere three weeks.
Great Post Meg! This Hotel looks so wonderful. The transformation of VA Beach over the last 10 - 15 years is just incredible. There is something for everyone now but especially families. Makes me want to go right now! Really though, looking at you in that flattering suit makes me want stop buying dark chocolate caramels cruise france from uk with sea salt!!!