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Paulyprs Dec 13th, 2016 03:49 PM

Looking for ideas for romantic Christmas weekend getaway.
 
I want to take my girlfriend away Friday through Sunday, Xmas weekend. We live in Virginia and so I have been targeting Virginia Beach, but am open to suggestions. Ideally someplace where there are some fun things to do in walking distance, or maybe spa-day type of things and good restaurants at night and maybe some like Holiday Lights to see or something. Just looking for suggestions.
Thanks

gail Dec 13th, 2016 04:29 PM

While can't answer your specific question - when you decide on a location, make sure there is someplace to eat that is open Sat/Christmas Eve for dinner and Christmas Day. Many, many places are closed. Same for "fun things to do" or spa.

marvelousmouse Dec 13th, 2016 04:37 PM

A luxury resort/hotel might be a good option? They usually have good holiday dinners and events and their spas also seem to be open all the time.

Inakauaidavidababy Dec 13th, 2016 04:43 PM

Driving?

Paulyprs Dec 13th, 2016 04:57 PM

Would prefer driving distance, yes, but still open to ideas.

RVvagabond Dec 13th, 2016 05:11 PM

Any Trump resort preferably in Florida

Vaga

330east Dec 13th, 2016 07:09 PM

How 'bout Cape May, NJ? Congress Hall?

Ackislander Dec 14th, 2016 12:43 AM

Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, VA, is a restored luxury hotel with a fabulous restaurant and an amazing Sunday brunch ( be sure to see if it is open on Christmas and reserve right away ). You are blocks from the art scene on Broad Street near Virginia Commonwealth University and the craft beer action in Scott's addition. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is open 365 days a year and would be a great place for Christmas afternoon. It has a terrific collection of fine arts and amazing work in jewelry and craft.

Skip the I-95 traffic by taking Amtrak to Staples Mills station and having Enterprise meet you with a rental car.

JanetKMR Dec 14th, 2016 05:14 AM

The Jefferson Brunch is booked through the New Year (as is the afternoon tea)....I am not sure if they hold spots for people staying overnight at the hotel but would be worth a call.

SusieQQ Dec 14th, 2016 07:46 AM

Berkeley Springs WV is a spa town with cute shops, and good restaurants.

www.berkeleysprings.com

NewbE Dec 14th, 2016 11:01 AM

Washington, DC

jamie99 Dec 14th, 2016 11:23 AM

Boar's Head Inn, looks like they are doing both brunch and dinner for Christmas.

Underhill Dec 14th, 2016 07:38 PM

I'd suggest the Williamsburg Inn, but I doubt that you could get a reservation this late. But if you could, it would be wonderful.

lynni Dec 15th, 2016 08:03 PM

I loved the Inn at Warner Hall in Glouchester. The home is very well appointed, the food was delicious and the setting very romantic for us but not in walking distance of anything. More of a quiet weekend, reading , walking sitting by the fireplace kind of place. Looks like they have special Christmas activities and meals over the Christmas weekend too.


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