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