Maid In Paradise

Gallop your way to a truly fun outdoor experience when you visit the East Coast Equestrian Training Center in Virginia Beach. Learn from the experts about how to properly ride a horse as well as all the other interesting and necessary information that is needed to ensure a safe and fun ride. And, the center is only seven miles from the closest beach, so you can plan to enjoy a relaxing (and memorable) horseback ride along some of Virginia Beach's most scenic stretches of coastline.

Virginia Beach's Broad Bay area is home to several popular recreation trails that offer an extensive view of the many natural amenities of the area. These include cypress swamps, forested dunes and the shores of Broad Bay.

The two of you will enjoy escaping the present and journeying to Virginia Beach's dramatic past when you plan a romantic date at the Francis Land House Historic Site. This is a 200-year-old plantation home that has been restored down to the last detail and is open for guided tours and special events. Each room in the house is decorated to reflect the furniture and other items of the period, complete with stunning antiques and reproductions that offer visitors a rare opportunity to peer into how the gentry class of the area used to live.

Creating a gourmet meal in your own kitchen doesn't have to be a challenge. Just visit the highly knowledgeable pros at Bella Monte International Marketplace & Cafe for a little guidance. They can advise you on which of their many fine products will help you create any dish. The store features an extensive selection of imported cheeses, wines, olive oils, meats, flavored vinegars, sauces and more. Plus, a stunning selection of cookware will offer you the right tools to create a gourmet masterpiece in no time. The store also features a deli and restaurant if you prefer to have someone else do the cooking!