Virginia Beach Introduces Group Travel "Live The Life Adventures"

Nov. 12, 2010 - PRLog -- (Virginia Beach, Va., 2010) – Virginia Beach is pleased to unveil “Live the Life Adventures” - a series of experiential group travel programs that uniquely showcase the very best of what Virginia Beach has to offer. Presented in six different themes – Mind, Body & Spirit, Arts & Culture, Outdoor, Military, History and Culinary/Agriculture – this new array of group programs, itineraries and tours have been created to help group planners and travel agents develop customized travel adventures to meet their groups’ specific needs. These “Live the Life Adventures” not only entice travelers to explore the diverse range of sights, sounds and tastes throughout Virginia Beach in a whole new way, but they also provide agents and group planners an easy way to boost their income with exciting programs created just for groups.

The “Live the Life Adventures” offer specially tailored experiences throughout Virginia Beach that will appeal to all kinds of groups – from family reunions, student groups or senior organizations, to smaller groups of friends planning a vacation based around their shared interests such as local cuisine or spa and yoga retreats. The six different themes – each boasting a vast assortment of individual tour options -- feature hands-on, interactive activities and encounters that promote group involvement and can be combined to tailor-make the ideal trip customized to a group’s preferences.

Virginia Beach’s dedicated group department has created an assortment of suggested itineraries showcasing “Live the Life Adventures” themes:

* Mind + Body + Sprit Experience – 3 Days/2 Nights: Travelers seeking balance and relaxation will find their zen while enjoying some of Virginia Beach’s most breathtaking sights and restful spa experiences. Highlights include morning Yoga on the beach, a half-day Spa Escape, an “unlocking the mystery of your dreams” experience, visits to the 3-mile boardwalk and Town Center as well as peaceful strolls along the beach and healthy, flavorful cuisine.

* Arts & Culture Experience – 4 Days/3 Nights: This program was designed to showcase the vibrant arts scene and lively stages throughout Virginia Beach and to spark creativity with a “Backstage Broadway” behind-the-scenes reception with the cast of the Sandler Center for the Performance Arts, a tour of the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia and a memorable evening at The Mystery Dinner Playhouse.

* Culinary & Agriculture Experience – 4 Days/3 Nights: Highlights of this trip include a day at the Farmers Market where groups will experience a “Farm to Table” adventure, wine tastings at the Moon Rise Bay Winery, a night of entertainment at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, a lesson on “Holistic Health & Healing” as well as kayaking through the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and a behind-the-scenes tour of the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center.

* Military History Experience – 4 Days/3 Nights:  Visitors travel back in time as they explore historic attractions including the Old Coast Guard Station, a day in Norfolk including a tour of the USS Wisconsin battleship, and visits to the MacArthur Memorial, Naval Aviation Monument Park, the Military Aviation Museum, the Francis Landhouse (an early 19th century Plantation Home) and the National Historic Landmark of the Adam Thoroughgood House. Then it’s back to the present for The Sound of Freedom at NAS Oceana followed by lunch in The Officers’ Club.

* Outdoor & Eco-Adventure Experience – 4 Days/3 Nights: This program invites travelers to explore the natural beauty and wildlife throughout Virginia Beach with exciting outdoor adventures including a night owl hunt at the First Landing State Park, a kayak adventure in the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, a biking tour of the Boardwalk and state park trails, a behind-the-scenes tour of the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center as well as surf lessons and stand-up paddle boarding.  

While these suggested itineraries showcase a variety of options available to group planners, there are virtually endless combinations of trip elements that can be mixed and matched to create a completely customized group experiences based on specialty interests. The “Live the Life Adventures” feature special rates for group planners and include an expansive range of experiences and excursions for a minimum of five and up to 100 participants based on the program.  In addition to these discounted tours, group planners and travel agents are also offered net rates or commissions at local area hotels.  
Much more than traditional tours, the “Live the Life Adventures” are an invitation for group planners and travel agents to promote group travel to Virginia Beach in a way that will result in return customers and increased revenue. For more information, visit www.vbgrouptours.com or call 1-800-700-7702.

Virginia Beach entices visitors to “Live the Life” every season of the year! Located in the southeastern corner of the state, Virginia Beach is four hours southeast of D.C. by car and within a day’s drive or less from two-thirds of the U.S. population. For visitor information, call 1-800-VA-BEACH (800/822-3224) or visit the Web site www.vbfun.com for online trip planning and more information about Virginia Beach’s $202.5 million convention center. For media information and digital images, click on www.vbpressroom.com. Please follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/vabeachcvb and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Virginia-Beach-Live-The-Life.

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Virginia Beach entices visitors to “Live the Life” every season of the year! Located in the southeastern corner of the state, Virginia Beach is four hours southeast of D.C. by car and within a day’s drive or less from two-thirds of the U.S. population. For visitor information, call 1-800-VA-BEACH (800/822-3224) or visit the Web site www.vbfun.com for online trip planning and more information about Virginia Beach’s $202.5 million convention center.