Virginia, USA

Luxurious hotels, exquisite moments of indulgence and a beautiful natural backdrop make Virginia an exciting vacation destination.

The US state of Virginia offers a special kind of luxury, combining five-star resorts, spas and golf courses with picturesque panoramic roads. In addition, vacationers have the opportunity to sample fine wines and excellent culinary delights. For these very reasons, Virginia is considered an insider tip among travelers to America. Between the famous Shenandoah National Park and the Blue Ridge Mountains in the west and the long sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay in the east, there is a multitude of sights, culinary hotspots and historically significant places. Unique and unforgettable experiences are guaranteed here, true to the state's slogan "Virginia is for Lovers"!

So that you can really get to know a lot, the tourism organization Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) and the airline United Airlines offer a unique cooperation for a special break: 14 luxury hotels offer special packages exclusively for United Airlines customers, which include excellent additional services such as private wine tastings or tasting menus by renowned chefs in addition to discounts.
United Airlines offers comfortable non-stop connections from Germany and Switzerland. Traveling in the newly designed United Polaris Business Class is particularly pleasant. The premium cabin is designed for a particularly high level of sleeping and resting comfort on international long-haul flights, and the excellent service concept is also impressive.

Some of the luxury hotels are located within a 45-minute to 1.5-hour drive of Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia. The Salamander Resort & Spa in Middleburg offers the best location for equestrian sports and wine enjoyment. The Goodstone Inn has 18 elegantly furnished rooms and suites in six individual residences. With the best views of the picturesque Shenandoah Valley, the French country-style Inn L'Auberge Provencale is located in White Post. In the town of Washington, the Relais & Châteaux The Inn at Little Washington has been open for over 40 years and has the only three-star restaurant in the US capital region.

Somewhat to the southwest is the college town of Charlottesville with numerous surrounding wineries and the former country estate of Thomas Jefferson, Monticello. Charlottesville is home to the historic Boar's Head Resort with its luxurious spa area, the Albermale Estate on Virginia's largest vineyard and The Clifton, a historic inn with 20 rooms. In the surrounding area, The Inn at Willow Grove in Orange and the 1804 Inn at Barboursville in the small town of the same name provide pure relaxation in beautiful natural surroundings. If you want to take a detour into the Blue Ridge Mountains, you should treat yourself to a break at the Primland Resort.

-- In Richmond, the capital of Virginia, the best hotel on the square is steeped in tradition: The Jefferson Hotel. Close by in the historic triangle, the Williamsburg Inn in Colonial Williamsburg offers elegant rooms and suites combined with culinary delights. Following extensive renovations, The Cavalier Hotel in the coastal town of Virginia Beach reopened at the end of 2017 and welcomes guests with its own beach club and distillery. Also on the Virginia coast is The Tides Inn on the picturesque Irvington Peninsula on the Chesapeake Bay.

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