Launched in 1969, Virginia is for Lovers is one of the oldest and most recognized travel slogans and the Virginia Tourism Corporation wants to remind travelers of this message in a BIG new way. Over the past year giant LOVE artworks have been popping up around the commonwealth, reminding visitors that love is at the heart of every Virginia vacation. Loudoun is proud to...
It seems to me that by the time March or April rolls around, most of us are so over winter that we’re as busy as the bees, buzzing around ready to make the most of the warmer seasons while they last. There’s spring cleaning, gardening, catching up with friends and family, and suddenly every weekend is filling up, rushing us through one season into...
How well do you know DC’s Wine Country? If you’re the winner of the Loudoun Wine & Dine Giveaway, prepare to become an expert on Loudoun’s culinary scene. For the month of March Southwest Airlines has been giving away a trip for two to wine and dine throughout Loudoun County. The winner of the giveaway will receive two tickets on Southwest Airlines to fly...
So we’ve found a cozy seat next to the fireplace to warm up with a glass of Loudoun wine on these cold winter weekends. But that’s not the only way the wineries are inviting you in and keeping you warm this season. Several Loudoun wineries offer special food and wine pairings on the weekends, ranging from a hearty bowl of soup to a full...
When winter first takes hold, some deep instinct to retreat to a near state of hibernation rouses itself within me. With the cold temperatures creeping further down, it’s easy to want to stay indoors, buried under blankets on the couch, watching television. But here in Virginia, the winters are relatively brief and mild. We celebrate all of our seasons and in spite of its...
The holidays have passed, the New Year has arrived, and if you haven’t already begun your resolutions, here’s an easy one for you. Visit a new winery and brewery! It’s a great way to get out and try something new in the New Year. And Loudoun’s winery count is projected to reach 40 by the end of 2013. Every time I check Twitter, there’s...