| particularly annoying to get younger kids to | | | | movie or video game. Italian Job Turbo Coaster |
| cooperate during travel. But it is not their fault, | | | | mimics the stunt chase scenes from the popular |
| because at their age they are naturally more | | | | movie. Speed through the garage and the tunnels |
| inquisitive and more active. They are not content | | | | in mini Coopers and relive the film's thrilling chase. |
| to stay put and lounge in the beach or hotel. They | | | | If the younger kids are not up to yelling |
| want lots of actions, something that your dream | | | | themselves hoarse on the coasters, the |
| beach vacation cannot satisfy. Why not change | | | | Nickelodeon Central is alive with their favorite |
| your dream relaxation vacation to a fun family | | | | characters. Taking pictures and playing with Dora, |
| holiday? Virginia travel offers two exciting and | | | | the Rugrats, Spongebob, Scooby, and Jimmy |
| affordable theme parks for your family's | | | | Neutron are definitely allowed. There are also |
| enjoyment. | | | | regular kiddie games wherein toddlers get to play |
| These theme parks are not prohibitively-priced, | | | | and meet other children. For excitement, there is |
| meaning you can still afford to stay at nice hotels. | | | | a spooky mansion and the Mystery Machine. All |
| Hotels dot the Virginian landscape, and are | | | | this fun for a fraction of a beach holiday. Plus, |
| especially near the theme parks. After all, there is | | | | there are also season tickets and family promos. |
| no better way to end a fun afternoon than by | | | | For around-the-world fun, Busch Gardens |
| sleeping in a cozy room. Although these theme | | | | Williamsburg is the place to go. The park is divided |
| parks are not like Disneyland which have its own | | | | into six countries: Ireland, France, Scotland, Italy, |
| hotel, the thrill rides and sights more than suffice | | | | Germany, and England. Each "country" showcases |
| for this shortcoming. Paramount's Kings Dominion | | | | the best of their cultures with excellent food, |
| and Busch Gardens Williamsburg make Virginia | | | | landmarks, gardens, and parks. The authentic |
| travel something the whole family can enjoy. | | | | design and feel of the "countries" are enough to |
| Paramount's Kings Dominion boasts of being a | | | | make visitors feel that they are country-hopping. |
| water and theme park in one. It is a 400-acre | | | | The Busch Gardens is also home to a couple of |
| affair with over 200 attractions and rides. | | | | the planet's best 25 roller coasters: Alpengeist and |
| International roller coaster fanatics troop to Kings | | | | Apollo's Chariot. Virginia travel is not complete |
| Dominion for its 13 famous and world-class | | | | without some animal fun. Aside from the rides, |
| coasters. Teenagers and daring adults alike enjoy | | | | the park is also big on environmental issues. It |
| the thrilling loops and drops of these coasters. The | | | | hosts a mini-zoo and animal sanctuary where the |
| park features Hypersonic XLC, the only American | | | | kids can see and interact with wolves, raptors, |
| coaster that uses compressed air for launch | | | | reptiles, and all things feathered, furry, and scaly. |
| power. Volcano Blast Coaster shoots up over a | | | | There are also lectures about environmental |
| volcanic crater before diving at over 70 mph. | | | | preservation. The park also offers discounts by |
| There are also wooden coasters like the Rebel | | | | availing of special cards and family promotions. |
| Yell and Hurler. Virginia is famous for its cinema | | | | Free entrance is also awarded to families of US |
| complexes, and its theme park are not complete | | | | service men. |
| without movies. There are two rides that are | | | | With these two parks, Virginia travel is fun, easy, |
| inspired by major motion pictures. Tomb Raider | | | | and very affordable. It also provides great |
| Firefall engages all the senses and makes riders | | | | bonding time for you and your family. Now, who |
| feel that they are part of the big Lara Croft | | | | says vacationing with kids is a hard chore? |