Virginia Travel Stories Series
2008
The Virginia Travel Stories is part of the Live Passionately Virginia is for Lovers campaign. Each month in 2008, the Virginia Tourism Corporation will highlight Virginians who embody the spirit of Live Passionately -- real-life Virginians whose passions for wine, music, heritage, outdoor adventure, and great food make Virginia one of the top destinations in the country.
May - Mitch Bowman, Virginia Civil War Trails
- Passions for History are Rooted in Virginia (Feature Story)
History is alive in Virginia and nobody knows that better than Mitch Bowman, a proud history addict from way back when. Bowman helped lead the charge to create the Virginia Civil War Trails, a driving trail that connects 400 sites across the state, from battlefields to homes and national parks, to lead visitors through Virginia, where more Civil War battles were fought than any other state.
Virginia is an American history icon, with over four centuries of history pre-dating the first permanent English settlement in Jamestown. Add on more Civil War battles than any other state, world historic sites such as Monticello and America's largest history museum in Colonial Williamsburg, and you have the dream destination for history addicts everywhere. Here are ten trip ideas to delve deep into Virginia' passionate beginnings.
To request video of Mitch Bowman for broadcast or Web use, contact Georg Horvath at ghorvath@virginia.org
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April - Dave Burden, Southeast Expeditions
- Virginia Takes Passions for Outdoor Adventure to New Heights (Feature Story)
Only a few people know what it means to paddle your glass off. Dave Burden of Virginia's Eastern Shore is one of them. His passion for Virginia's outdoors has inspired unique kayak trips to uninhabited barrier islands, authentic watermen cabins and yes, a winery. Burden is one of Virginia's passionate "ecothusiasts" who are designing outdoor adventure trips to feed travelers' life force.
Adrenaline junkies and ecothusiasts looking to push their passion for outdoor adventure to new heights will find what they're looking for in Virginia. Check out these ten getaways to feed your life force in Virginia's great outdoors.
To request video of Dave Burden for broadcast or Web use, contact Georg Horvath at ghorvath@virginia.org
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March - Mary Watson-Delauder, sommelier, Lansdowne Resort
- New Wine Passions Await in Virginia (Feature Story)
Wine travel is new and refreshing in Virginia and Mary Watson-Delauder is living proof. She's the spunky sommelier at Lansdowne Resort in Northern Virginia whose creative wine and herb pairings are just one of the new passions awaiting wine-lovers in Virginia.
- Ten New and Refreshing Wine Trips in Virginia (Feature Story)
Virginia is becoming the new hot spot for travelers who are passionate about wine. Home to more than 130 wineries surrounded by lavish scenery, breathtaking views and monumental historic sites, Virginia is a wine destination unlike any other. These ten getaways highlight what makes wine travel new and refreshing in Virginia.
To request video of Mary Watson-Delauder for broadcast or Web use, contact Georg Horvath at ghorvath@virginia.org
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February - Joyce Blair, Magnolia House B&B
- Virginia Indulges Travelers with a Passion for Pampering (Feature Story)
Virginia is a destination full of southern sophistication that will indulge travelers with a passion for pampering. Joyce Blair, innkeeper extraordinaire of the Magnolia House Bed & Breakfast in Hampton, touches on the heart of upscale travel in Virginia. Joyce is passionate about caring for others, and her passion has translated into an inn that is a respite for travelers seeking luxurious comfort.
- Ten Destinations for Southern Sophistication in Virginia (Feature Story)
Travelers with a passion for pampering know that Virginia’s historic inns, B&Bs and resorts are decadent respites steeped in luxury and comfort. Check out these ten getaways to indulge in Virginia’s southern sophistication.
To request video of Joyce Blair for broadcast or Web use, contact Georg Horvath at ghorvath@virginia.org.
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January - Alex Monteil
- Alex Monteil Leads Virginia's Culinary Revolution (Feature Story)
Virginia is in the midst of a culinary revolution and Chef Alex Montiel and passionate foodies like him are leading the charge. Montiel embodies the heart of culinary travel in Virginia – small, locally-owned treasures with a reverence for authentic cuisine and a love of local ingredients. His southern flare for flavor is feeding travelers’ passion for great food in Virginia.
- 10 Culinary Revolution Hotspots in Virginia (Feature Story)
For people whose travel decisions are based solely on their taste buds - now is the time to feed that passion for great food in Virginia. Check out these ten getaways to taste Virginia’s culinary revolution.
To request video of Alex Montiel for broadcast or Web use, contact Georg Horvath at ghorvath@virginia.org.
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