The Visit Virginia Beach website is a free online visitor's guide for travelers interested in visiting the Virginia Beach area for vacation or business purposes. Run officially by the Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau, the site provides event calendars, maps and contact information for local dining options, accommodations and theme attractions. Visitors can choose the language in which they prefer to view information on the site. They can also acquire a free hard copy of the Vacation Planner by filling out a request form located on the website.
Travelers planning a trip to the Virginia Beach area can find information regarding free lodging and vacation package deals on sites such as Expedia. This popular site provides travelers with a centralized search database for comparing specific hotel locations, property photos, room floorplans and rates prior to booking. Registration is free and can offer savings to those who purchase vacation itineraries through the site. Most itineraries offer a combined travel plan including airfare, car rental and tickets to local attractions for a lower cost than travelers would pay for each individually.
Vacation providers who partner with hotels and resorts in Virginia Beach offer a wealth of free information if you're planning a trip to the area. While any packages offered are specific to the company and its partner hotels, condos or timeshare listings, local travel brokers such as Gold Key Vacations offer local information and specialized travel deals not listed on general travel websites. As of March 2011, Gold Key Vacations offers a free 68-page vacation guide with local information by request and a free online trip planner ideal for building a personalized itinerary. Live online chat or toll-free customer service help is also available.
A free resource for Virginia Beach vacation ideas can be found at travel magazine sites such as Frommer's. The Plan-A-Trip feature, which spotlights various locations, provides prospective visitors with information about area attractions, lodging, festivals and favorite local dining options as reviewed and reported by Frommer's journalists, who have personal experience with each locale. Unique information such as the best times to visit for a particular activity, recommended nightlife, off-season adventures and the cheapest or cleanest transportation can be found by researching features and archived articles.
