As the weather turns warm, you may be tempted to enjoy a spring break with your lesbian partner. For couples from the Mid-Atlantic region, Virginia Beach is an ideal destination for sun and wave lovers. The Oceanfront offers an inviting spot to sunbathe, play volleyball, and surf. However, Virginia Beach offers much more for the lesbian couple looking for fun and adventure.
What’s to see and enjoy in Hampton Roads? A lot of! Here are some suggestions for designing a unique itinerary for your trip.
Eat healthy – If you’re worried about gaining weight on vacation (and it’s easy with so many seafood restaurants in town), take a trip to Heritage at 314 Laskin Road. As the largest health food and holistic hub, you will find a wide selection of snacks and juices, prepared vegetarian meals, and raw foods to satisfy your cravings. The adjacent bookstore is filled with spiritual books and music for your reading and listening pleasure, ideal if you need a book for the beach.
Go on a cruise – Have you ever seen a dolphin up close in its natural habitat? The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center offers 90-minute dolphin watching tours from April to October. It’s not unusual to see these playful sea creatures from shore, but a cruise gives you some personal time with the bottlenose mammal. Truly an experience for animal lovers.
Get spiritual – The Association for Research and Enlightenment, founded by Edgar Cayce in the 1930s, is located on a hill overlooking the ocean. Visitors can enjoy a free tour where they will learn about Cayce’s life and his work with transpersonal themes such as reincarnation, holistic health, and meditation. A meditation room on the third floor is open to the public and provides a peaceful setting to relax and clear your mind, while the courtyard of the former hospital is adorned with a maze. Slow down and enjoy an uplifting walk. If you’re feeling stressed, book a massage at your health spa and add a little luxury to your vacation.
Enjoy the night life – Two of the most popular gay-oriented bars in the area are Rainbow Cactus Company (3472 Holland Rd.) And The Hershee Bar in Norfolk (6117 Sewells Point Rd.). While the Rainbow Cactus Company welcomes gays and lesbians (with Saturday designated “lesbian night”), Hershee prides itself on being the premier women’s club in Hampton Roads. Both venues offer tantalizing evening menus, events like karaoke and live music, and plenty of space to dance and meet new friends.
For lesbian couples looking for a relaxing spring break that combines adventure on the high seas and meditative bliss, Virginia Beach is your ticket. Rent an oceanfront room and wake up to a beautiful sunrise reflecting off the water. The memories that you and your partner create will last a lifetime.