The Art of Chocolate

March 23-25, 2012
Norfolk, VA
4 DAYS/ 3 NIGHTS

From a delicacy for kings to everyone’s favorite treat, from a sacred and revered health food to a modern scientific wonder; the history of chocolate is rich, varied, and never boring. Long before chocolate bars, even before Columbus found the New World, people began their own love affair with the cacao bean. Learn to appreciate chocolate's sophisticated subtleties with its unique flavor notes that will surely captivate your palate….discover The Art of Chocolate.
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Norfolk Historic Garden Tour

Including tickets to Virginia International Tattoo and Town Mountain Band
April 25–26, 2012
Norfolk, VA

Join Virginia's Historic Garden Week in Norfolk! Enjoy a short walk through the old Hague district of Ghent with elegant European-inspired mansions and private gardens; Discover the flower power of the Chrysler Collection at the Flowers in Art gallery at the Chrysler Museum; Be amazed by the 12 acres of beautiful gardens with a tour, dinner and evening concert at the Hermitage Museum; and attend the awe-inspiring spectacle of the Virginia International Tattoo with 850+ performers strong.
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See the World in a Weekend!

Including tickets to the Virginia International Tattoo and Town Mountain Band plus enjoy the Norfolk NATO Festival.
April 26-29, 2012 Norfolk, VA
4 DAYS/ 3 NIGHTS

In one whirlwind weekend that includes performances, sightseeing, restaurants, shopping and more this getaway will delight all ages. This spring you will enjoy hundreds of performers from around the world in a spectacle of music and might – a celebration of patriotism, pride and international good will at the Virginia International Tattoo. Plus, delight in the toe-tapping bluegrass music of Town Mountain Band at the beautiful Hermitage Museum, and join The City of Norfolk in honoring the NATO Alliance and its 28 member nations at the Parade of Nations and NATO Fest.

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Virginia International Tattoo Room Block

April 27– April 29, 2012
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside

Special pricing for overnight stays!

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DELUXE Virginia International Tattoo Hotel Package

April 27– April 29, 2012
Norfolk Plaza Hotel

Friday, 4/27/12 or Saturday, 4/28/12 Package includes:
Deluxe King Room Accommodations, two tickets to the Virginia International Tattoo performances (value $35 per ticket) for Friday, 4/27/12 or Saturday, 4/28/12 at 7:30 pm with full American breakfast: $225 per couple per night

Sunday, 4/29/12 Package includes:
Deluxe King Room Accommodations, two tickets to the Virginia International Tattoo performances (value $35 per ticket) for Sunday, 4/29/12 at 2:30 pm with full American breakfast: $175 per couple per night
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Rediscover Your Freedom- International Tattoo

April 27- April 29, 2012
 Norfolk, VA

A parade, a civil war fort, the world’s largest naval base and a military performance to bring it all together will make it a weekend you will never forget. Package provided by Visit Norfolk Today!

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Coastal Food Tours of Virginia

April 16– June 6, 2012
Coastal VA

Are you a Foodie? Combine your Virginia Arts Festival performance with a Coastal Virginia Food Tour. Enjoy custom designed Virginia Beach and Norfolk food tours, culinary events, and pub crawls. The Coastal Food Tours Virginia brings together performances, history, architecture and cuisine in a variety of different venues and neighborhoods. Coastal Virginia features a diverse landscape, adorning natural beauty, historic towns, chic urban hotspots, and miles of beautiful coast plus the 16th Virginia Arts Festival! The diversity of the area and rich history tie distinctively with the cuisine, which continues to evolve and develop today.

Cub/Boy Scout Overnight

March 31- Dec 1, 2012
Nauticus, Norfolk

Sleep in your own tent on the fantail of Battleship Wisconsin under the stars!

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Renew this Spring- Unwind to the Classics

May 25– May 26, 2012
Williamsburg, VA
Part of Festival Williamsburg

Sit back and enjoy a weekend of music when you choose one of our Festival Williamsburg Weekend Packages. Each package includes tickets for the concerts for each night of your stay in the Williamsburg Lodge as well as breakfast each morning in the hotel restaurant.
Friday, May 25- Sunday, May 27 starts at $289 per person, per night*
Friday, May 25- Saturday, May 26 starts at $286 per person, per night*
Saturday, May 26- Sunday, May 27 starts at $296 per person, per night*
*certain restrictions apply.
To book your weekend package call 1-800-447-8679 or visit

Colonialwilliamsburg.com/festivalwilliamsburg

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