Virginia Beach is located on the Mid Atlantic coast within driving range of several states making it accessible to tourists from a large portion of the U.S. and Canada. With an international airport close by, visitors from around the globe come to Virginia Beach for the perfect escape. Boasting an almost limitless range of family oriented attractions and activities, Virginia Beach is well suited for vacationers of all ages. If your family is looking for an active vacation to appeal to a variety of interests, then Virginia Beach is the perfect “go to” family vacation destination.

So what defines the perfect Virginia Beach vacation rentals home? Location is certainly a big factor. Lets take a look at the options in Virginia Beach. Virginia Beach vacation rentals are available in a number of areas surrounding the Virginia Beach boardwalk. The boardwalk is the central feature of the Resort with shops, restaurants and entertainment venues with planned activities for each week of the summer vacation rental season. Virginia Beach vacation rentals locations include the Oceanfront Resort Beach, Croatan Beach, North End Beach, and Sandbridge Beach.

RESORT BEACH

The Oceanfront Resort Beach District is the area directly surrounding the Virginia Beach Boardwalk for four blocks off the ocean from 1^st street to 40^th street. If your family is planning on an active vacation and desires immediate access to dining, shops, entertainment and events this is where you want to stay. With a myriad of off beach activities such as mini-golf, and the full range of on beach activities with professional lifeguards, the Resort Beach may be perfect for you! Virginia Beach vacation rentals such as Atlantic Breeze located three blocks from the boardwalk adjacent to the ViBe Creative District and three blocks from the Virginia Beach Convention Center provides walkable access to all beach activities, events and entertainment.

CROATAN BEACH

Croatan Beach, while public, offers some privacy. Virginia Beach vacation rentals such as Atlantic Paradise, a luxury oceanfront vacation rental home, are far more limited on this beach. The north end of Croatan, where this particular home is located, has no public parking and therefore far fewer beachgoers to contend with. Croatan beach has professional lifeguards keeping watch. That said, Atlantic Paradise is still in close proximity to the boardwalk offering the best of both worlds – private exclusivity coupled with activity accessibility. Croatan is located just south of 1^st Street which is adjacent to Rudee Inlet, the Virginia Beach Fishing Center and Marina where all of the tour boats, jet skis, and paddleboard rentals are located.

When you book a vacation home for the following year at time of departure, you know you have found the perfect family vacation home. When deciding on Virginia Beach vacation rentals, there are several factors that play into finding an ideal fit. Location is important. Is the home located direct oceanfront or convenient to local attractions? Will the room configuration of a particular home suit the needs of my family members? Does the home provide amenities so I can travel with less stuff? These are some of the important questions to answer in advance of placing a reservation. Once the perfect vacation rental home is found less time is needed to plan for your future vacations in Virginia Beach.

Virginia Beach vacation rentals should offer great interior spaces for family gatherings, a private retreat dining, playing and sleeping. A kitchen complete with all the necessities provides total flexibility from preparing gourmet meals to quick mid-day snacks for the beach. A key benefit of renting a home vs. a hotel room is the kitchen and the huge savings on vacation food costs. The vacation rental home kitchen should make it fun to prepare family meals! Multiple refrigerators and ovens let you load up on goodies! Versatile appliances let you get creative with breakfast, lunch and dinner. Having basic condiments and spices makes vacation life more convenient.

Virginia Beach vacation rentals afford limitless possibilities for your family vacation.  You can take the hassle out of your vacation stay by planning in advance to maximize your vacation week at the beach. From food to individual and group activities, having an itinerary is a great way to take the stress out of the vacation experience to please the entire family. A bit of up-front organization makes the get away more enjoyable. Let’s look at some of the many choices that may be made in advance of your arrival to jump start your vacation.

Free nightly entertainment is a hallmark of Virginia Beach! Beach Street USA organizes and presents shows at boardwalk venues and along Pacific Avenue. Performances range from magic to comedy, puppet shows to juggling, acrobatics to music of all genres. Music is available nightly at several venues on the boardwalk. Stop by 8^th street  17^th street, 24^th street, 31^st street on the boardwalk and see what’s happening! The American Music Festival is the blowout musical event of the summer season with headliner bands from around the globe.

So in summary, a little planning goes a long way to deliver a well-rounded family vacation full of promise! Don’t sweat it! Get out ahead of your vacation stay by planning an itinerary and coordinating some family and individual activities prior to your arrival. Create a vacation planning checklist to prioritize what matters most for your family vacation.

Who says a family road trip can’t be a blast? Make your family road trip the start of your vacation the moment you jump in the car by planning ahead! A journey by car can be fun and entertaining. Create meaningful distractions for kids of all ages with games, videos and music. For younger kids, memorable road games could include I spy, the license plate game, road trip bingo scavenger hunt, 20 questions or trivia. Magnetic games and sketch pads are perfect items to put in the backpack in the back seats! 

Obviously, age diverse movies keep kids focused and less fidgety. Fun snacks you may not allow at home can make the trip something to look forward to. Watch the liquid intake and check your travel route in advance to identify the many state provided rest areas along our interstates. What ideas do you have that will make the road trip a new and enjoyable event for your family?

Many families caravan with multiple cars so how does that fit into the picture? Maybe mix up the family members to create conversations and bonding for your drive. A bit of effort in planning will get your vacation jump started from the moment your vehicle hits the highway. The ride home should be another moment to remember – in a good way. Salt water taffy for the ride home is a family favorite and a yummy reminder of your beach destination! A simple road trip checklist may turn your long drive into a sight to see!