Just Wait a Minute - Summer is Far From Over!

Sorry for the personal commentary, but I felt compelled to share a thought...last week (keep in mind that was around July 11), I took a trip to a local retailer to buy a few last minute items for my personal beach vacation trip. To my disbelief, I came across aisles of back to school items and, believe it or not, Halloween costumes...I was shocked...again, it's only mid-July! There are at least six more great weeks of summer before the Labor Day Weekend. So, my point is, despite all this craziness that you'll start seeing in the stores, don't let it get you down - if you haven't done so already, there is still plenty of time to plan your summer getaway to Virginia Beach!

Line Up Announced for American Music Festival

This year's line-up for the annual American Music Festival (AMF) is now available. Returning to the Viriginia Beach Oceanfront for it's 16th year, on September 4 - 6, the AMF is one of the beach's most popular events. Headlining Friday's schedule is Boyz II Men. Saturday features the rockin' sounds of Heart and on Sunday sit back and enjoy The Black Crows. A $30 Passport Pin will get you in to all the weekend's concerts. Stay tuned for more details.

A Wave of Activity at the Virginia Aquarium

There's a ton of activities taking place at the Virginia Aquarium this July. Be sure to stay tuned to their website, www.virginiaaquarium.com for complete details. From summer discovery camps for the kids to new sea turtle exhibits to wine tastings, there's something for everyone at one of Virginia's most popular science centers.