The days of summer may be winding down, but the Virginia Aquarium is offering a cruise to view the majestic bottlenose dolphins that offers to extend those sunny days.

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With an almost overwhelming array of resort choices for your vacation stay,the Mai Kai Resort Condominiums stands out as one of the best. The Mai Kai Resort Condominiums goal is to give you and your guests a truly Polynesian atmosphere transformed on the beautiful oceanfront of Virginia Beach.

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The European-based Professional Beach Soccer is not new to Virginia Beach. The first event occurred in May 1994 under warning of a nor’easter where 26 adult and youth teams “kicked” off a new tradition that continues to expand globally.

This past June 5-7th Virginia Beach hosted the 16th North American Sand Soccer Championships where over 10,000 players invaded a twenty blocks on the strip supported with 30,000 enthusiastic fans.

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"I’m Carlisle. This is my family, Emmett and Jasper, Rosalie, Esme and Alice, Edward and Bella.", Carlisle Cullen, Twilight, Chapter 18, p.377 written by Stephenie Meyer.

On Saturday August 15th Pembroke mall will have a special guest appearance from actor Peter Facinelli aka Doctor Carlisle Cullen from the smash hit Twilight in a meet and great event.

Mr. Peter Facinelli will be signing autographs for $25 for everyone in line. You can also get a VIP picture with the actor for $40 but an additional $25 if you want your keepsake signed.

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The clock is ticking down for the 47th Annual East Coast Surfing Championship. The fun is set to begin on Thursday August 27. 2009 and continue thru Sunday August 30, 2009. All the action occurs at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront 2nd -9th Streets.

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"In every species of fish I've angled for, it is the ones that have got away that thrill me the most, the ones that keep fresh in my memory. So I say it is good to lose fish. If we didn't, much of the thrill of angling would be gone."Ray Bergman

Thursday August 13th, at Rudee Inlet will start the much anticipated event for anglers here in Virginia Beach…the 4th Annual Sport Fishing Bluewater Classic running through the 16th.

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The biggest names in today's music scene today are headed to the Virginia Beach area and you don't want to miss it! Whether you are a country music fan, rock or pop the Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheatre is guaranteed to have a performance you will remember for a life-time.

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Whether it’s rock and roll, country or alternative that get’s your body moving, Virginia Beach is the place to be in August for summer concerts.

Virginia Beach Amphitheater
August 7 - Dave Matthews Band
August 11 - Incubus
August 21 - Crue Fest 2
August 22 - Creed

The NORVA
August 10 - Sugar Ray w/ Fastball
August 11 – CKY
August 14 – The Vibe w/ Bear Crossing
August 15 – Kaivol Motok
August 19 – The Seattle Grunge Tour (Tribute Bands)

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School is out and it’s time once again for beach sun and summer fun! And if summer vacation with no classes isn’t enough to celebrate, then the free flicks at Regal Entertainment theaters, dollar movies at the AMC Hampton 24 theater, and free bowling at AMF Bowling Centers should be.

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As strange is it may seem, choosing the right spot for your family beach vacation can be a real challenge, particularly in a busy household where family dynamics are like the cart that drives the horse. You’ve got some that want to surf, some that want to shop, and still more that just want to sit and sun. However, once you’ve found that ONE spot that offers a little something for every member of your family, then you’ve struck gold… That place, for years to come, is known simply as “the beach”; that place is Virginia Beach.

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Sand sculpture and castle building is undeniably one of the most popular recreational traditions in Virginia Beach. From family pastime to art form, this time-honored activity offers a medium for creativity and engineering marvel that ultimately brings out the youngun’ in the best of us. With a few simple tips and tricks of the trade at long last revealed (really, they weren’t secrets…), beach builders can raise the bar for durability while also improving the potential for finite details in their master-artworks.

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The 2009 East Coast Surfing Championship event will celebrate its’47th year in production as over 100 of the worlds best surfing professionals will gather at the southern end of the Virginia Beach resort strip from August 27th to the 30th to compete.

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The 2009 Vans Warped Tour will descend on the Virginia Beach Amphitheater on Wednesday July 22, 2009.

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This Fourth of July, plan to be at the Virginia Beach oceanfront where music, food, fun and fireworks will make the Boardwalk THE place be this Saturday!

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Attention connoisseurs of all things decedent and sweet, the results are in for The Virginia-Pilot’s annual Best of Hampton Roads readers poll, and Virginia Beach’s best bakeries and ice cream/frozen yogurt shops have been declared!

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Since it’s inception in 1888, the Boardwalk has played a leading role in the evolution of Virginia Beach as one of the nations premiere resort cities. Along side the likes of the 1903 Life-Saving Station and the statue of “The Norwegian Lady”, the Historic Cavalier Hotel has helped define Boardwalk history while playing host to some of history’s most elite and formidable characters.

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School is out and it’s time once again for beach sun and summer fun! And if summer vacation with no classes isn’t enough to celebrate, then the free flicks at Regal Entertainment theaters, dollar movies at the AMC Hampton 24 theater, and free bowling at AMF Bowling Centers should be.

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Kermit, a stranded Green Sea Turtle rescued and rehabilitated by the Virginia Aquariums’ Stranding Response Team, was released back in to the wild on Monday June 22, 2009 on the beach near Sandbridge Market.

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In an effort to draw additional attention to the rising number of incidents occurring on Shore Drive between cyclists and pedestrians and automobiles, the Virginia Bicycling Federation, , Tidewater Bicycle Association, and Kokoamos Restaurant have joined together to sponsor the Share Shore Drive Day Bike Ride.

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Motivated by the potential of capitalizing on a limitless energy source, as well as the associated upsurge of local businesses that come with it, the Virginia Beach wind farm initiative is progressing quickly.

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Motorized bikes are starting to sweep the nation. Able to handle incredible speed and up to 150MPG, these make great toys and can be used for daily commuting in good weather. Don't pay up to $700. This bike is for sale for $350, pre-assembled.

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Virginia Beach has a very colorful past that is sure to spark the interest of history buffs and the imagination of children alike. From the origins of the Jamestown Settlers and Blackbeard the pirate, to the roots of the Old US Coast Guard Station and the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, our city is a wealth of rich history. The story of Grace Sherwood and the naming of Witchduck Road are no different.

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At the organizations’ annual meeting in April, The Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums awarded accreditation to the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center in Virginia Beach, VA.

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Virginia Beach is a very pet friendly town, which is why with a little forethought and planning it makes a great destination of choice for vacationing with the K-9 members of your family.

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Walking along 24th and Boardwalk, you may notice something that appears to be oddly out of place. Sitting between two giant hotels that stretch into the sky is a tiny little outdated looking house.

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Just shy of 300 years ago a most colorful and legendary saga unfolded off the coast of Virginia; a battle to the death that would seal the fate of one of history’s most fabled villains; the notorious pirate Blackbeard.

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As a red-head with freckles I know first-hand the misery of sunburn; a lukewarm oatmeal bath after a blistering burn made a real impression on the future of my sun and fun. These few simple steps will go a long way to preserve the fun in your beach experience and reduce the risk of cancer-causing UV sun rays.

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It’s going to be a stellar weekend in Virginia Beach as the city hosts two Memorial Day festivals sure to start the summer off right.

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Over four hundred years ago, English colonists spent three days at the southern tip of Virginia Beach on their journey to establishing the Jamestown settlement. Little did these settlers know that their brief stay at the Cape Henry point would be just the beginning of a resort town legacy that would develop a life and history all its’ own.

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In 1891, a community that would later be called Virginia Beach, came together to fight a calamity off our shores, and the heartfelt gratitude as a result of that endeavor would be recognized on the other side of the world, even today.

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Hop aboard the locally owned and operated custom 57 foot Waterman. Whether you are are a family who has never fished or an experienced angler, you will love fishing out of Virginia Beach.

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Yesterday, I was in a conversation with a friend who wanted to have "the very best camping experience" for their summer getaway but didn't want to travel far.

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Most people traveling on I-264 near exit 17 will notice a green volcano-like mountain rising around an urban sprawl that appears to stand alone and is buzzing with people.

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If I were to say "Hells Point", most people would be baffled, or possibly offended. How about "Owls Creek, Aero Pines, Red Wings and Kempsville Greens"? Ah, the greens gave away the answer.

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Have you heard of Rudee Inlet? While not a theme park, it has everything you could want while vacationing on the ocean. Looking to do some dolphin watching? How about some adventurous parasailing? Want to rent jet skis? You can do all of this and much more at Rudee Inlet

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When coming to Virginia Beach during the summer season, it's a good idea to know where to park. There are almost 3500 city-owned/leased public parking spaces available for your parking convenience.

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It's not a bird. It's not a fighter jet. But it'll draw a crowd like no other animal known to frequent Virginia Beach. It's a bottlenose dolphin!

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Did you know Virginia Beach has gotten bigger? "The world's largest pleasure beach" is wider, has a bigger and better boardwalk, many new attractions and improved lodging.

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Located directly across the street from First Landing State Park is First Landing Campground, a great place to vacation if you're coming to Virginia Beach.

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Along with beautiful beaches, Virginia Beach has miles and miles of beautiful farmland. We call this area Pungo and every year the Pungo Strawberry Festival is held on Memorial Day weekend.

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Amusements of America is one of the nation's premier carnival operators. They are listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest traveling amusement park in the world.

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Hinder and Theory of a Deadman are coming to Virgina Beach at the Norva. They are also featuring Blackstone Cherry and Veer Union. Hinder sports hits like "Without You", "The Best is Yet to Come" and more.

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Ready to jam at Virginia Beach? A new spin on an existing festival, FunkFest celebrates the music of influential legends like James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, George Clinton, and The Ohio Players.

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The Virginia Arts Festival will present a Drum Festival May 15-17, 2009, in Virginia Beach as part of its 13th annual presentation of world-class performances.

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The Chicken Dance and Polka are the latest dance crazes at the Oktober Brewfest, when Munich’s Oktoberfest relocates to the Virginia Beach oceanfront for two days of fun and frolic! Everyone loves great German food, and it’s in no short supply as the 24th Street Park transforms into a German bier garden right before your eyes.

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For two days, Virginia Beach celebrates the sights, sounds, and smells of the Latin experience. Based on a popular Latin festival in Miami, the Virginia Beach version retains the key ingredients of good food, family participation, and first-rate Latin music.

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A little bit of Italy comes to the Virginia Beach oceanfront for two days of pasta, Italian wine and beer, world-class entertainment, and family-friendly activities like grape stomping! With seating for 400 under a giant, decorated tent, people from all walks of life join for a two-day celebration of everything Italian!

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A colorful beach weekend hits the Virginia Beach Oceanfront’s Boardwalk on July 25, 2009. The Chalk the Walk ARTsplosion is a two-faceted event that encompasses a competition where participants of all ages draw 4 by 4 chalk drawings on the boardwalk,

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The Atlantic Coast Kite Festival, held May 1-3, 2009, is an exciting weekend of high-flying kites and fun for families, participants, and spectators of all ages!

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The PANorama Caribbean Music Fest is a musical adventure set to the soothing sounds of steel pan music. The festival’s casual atmosphere appeals to the island community and people of all ages who are intrigued by the unique sounds and style of steel drum music!

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Busch Gardens welcomes Sesame Street! When you're visiting Virginia Beach, you might want to consider taking one day to visit Busch Gardens in Williamsburg. Less than an hour away from the beach (I64 allowing), you and the entire family will be able to enjoy thrills and spills, rides and slides, fun and sun --- and so much more.

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There's a new way to workout in Virginia Beach. Karen Smith has just opened Kettlebell Elite in the Princess Anne Shoppes at 2488 North Landing Road, Suite 108, Virginia Beach, VA.

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On May 8-10, 2009, the rumbling on the oceanfront in Virginia Beach will not be from just the waves, but the monster trucks taking a spin in the sand.

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On April 18th, 2009, if you want to see the hottest cars of today along side the classic automobiles of the past, the Virginia Beach Boardwalk is the place to be.

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In the middle of Virginia Beach's fast paced tourist area lies 2888 acres of pristine pine forest, swamp and wetlands -- left much the same as the first explorers to this area found it.

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Looking for great Chinese food in Virginia Beach that is above takeout, and affordable? The Imperial Palace on Princess Anne Road is just the place to go. As a winner of Best in the Beach for eight consecutive years, it offers authentic Chinese food at high quality, as well as great atmosphere, and prompt service.

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The AT&T Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Festival is an annual event that no wine lover should miss. On Saturday, May 9, 2009, thousands will flock to the banks of the Elizabeth River in downtown Norfolk, Virginia to enjoy this festive event.

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Located in the heart of Virginia Beach, and just 10-minutes from the beautiful oceanfront, the Lynnhaven Mall offers visitors an enormous selection of shopping, dinning and entertainment options with over 180 stores, 17 restaurants and eateries, and a state-of-the-art AMC Theatres with 18 screens and all stadium-style seating.

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