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CBVA In The News: Absolutely Inspiring Places to Visit in 2019
The article, inspired by “professional travelers and travel industry influencers from around the world”, included a photo and commentary from Chris Militzer, Miliman 12 Photography, photo editor and travel writer for Alexandria Living Magazine.


On Newsstands Now: Colonial Beach in Richmond Magazine’s RVA Traveler
Megan Wilson planned to stay in Colonial Beach, Virginia, for only one night. But, like so many visitors to CBVA, the writer for Richmond Magazine fell in love with our little town, extending her stay through the weekend.


Phantom 32: Colonial Beach VA, 4k Drone footage
YouTube user Phantom32 takes an aerial tour of Town of Colonial Beach at dawn. Watch here.


Grubbing. News Samples Southern Specialties at Dockside Restaurant & Tiki Bar
In a recent episode, Best Restaurants on the Potomac River, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Grubbing hosts Annie and Alana visited Dockside Restaurant & Tiki Bar!


Palm Trees, Sandy Beaches and More in Colonial Beach via Alexandria Living Magazine
Chris Militzer, photo editor for Alexandria Living Magazine, had heard of Colonial Beach; he’d taken his daughter camping in nearby Westmoreland State Park numerous times.
But it wasn’t until he started seeing photos of the Town on Instagram and Twitter–gorgeous sunrises and sunsets, sandy beaches and marinas, and more–that Chris decided to have a look for himself.


Glamping and the Beach!
In addition to hotels, motels, inns, B&Bs and vacation rentals, Colonial Beach has traditional camping facilities where you can park your RV or pitch a tent. But for those seeking more luxurious accommodations in the great outdoors, there’s “glamping.”


Video: Colonial Beach Boating Adventures, 35 Nautical Miles from Chesapeake Bay
The duo recently made a stop in Colonial Beach, Virginia, chronicling their trip in the latest video on their YouTube channel, Boating Chesapeake.


Wine Enthusiast: Travel Off the Beaten Path in Virginia Wine Country
Writer Carrie Dykes discovered that “There’s more to Virginia wine country than just the vineyards.” In her article for Wine Enthusiast, Travel Off the Beaten Path in Virginia Wine Country, Carrie mentions Ingleside Winery as a notable one in the area, but it’s the baby goats at Westmoreland Berry Farm that really captured her attention.


Little Extras Boost the Appeal of Vacation Home Rentals, says Colonial Beach Cottage Owner
In this article, Outdoor Extras Boost Your Vacation Home’s Appeal, Cathy talked about ways to make the exterior of a vacation home as inviting and guest-friendly as the interior.


Beachcomber Cottages Featured in Recent TurnKey Article
When TurnKey was looking for owners of vacation rentals to comment on the Best Cleaning Tips for Vacation Rental Homes, we suggested they speak with Cathy Bokman, who owns five of them in Colonial Beach, Virginia!


CBVA named a Best Family Beach in Scary Mommy Article
Scary Mommy, an online news and opinion website/blog geared toward parenting, recently included Colonial Beach as one of Virginia’s Best Family Beaches in the article A Stress-Free Guide To Enjoying Virginia’s Best Family Beaches.
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