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