Virginia Beach is the perfect destination for families to enjoy a �splashing good time� this summer with a variety of activities to keep both kids and adults happy.

Head to Virginia Aquarium, the only place in the United States where you can get in the water and interact with harbour seals. Suitable for children 8 years and up, the two hour experience takes you behind-the-scenes and includes twenty minutes in the water with the seals learning the real techniques used to train captive seals.

Kids of all ages can get up close and personal with a variety of other marine animals with two touch pools, whilst the whole family will love the larger than life 3D Imax theatre that�s big enough to show a life-sized whale! Watch the dolphins playing in the shore with a dolphin watching tour that leaves from the harbour or burn off some excess energy by heading to The First Landing, Virginia�s most visited state park, which offers boating, swimming and biking. Visit the world-renowned Mount Trashmore Park which spans 165 acres and features two man made mountains, two lakes, multiple playgrounds, skate park and multi-use trails. If that�s not enough then why not splash around at the Ocean Breeze waterpark featuring a variety of rides for all the family, tee up for 18 mini holes of golf or for simple pleasures spend an afternoon on the glorious beach building sandcastles and frolicking in the surf. America As You like It (www.americaasyoulikeit.com or call 020 8742 8299) offers return flights from London Heathrow to Washington DC, seven nights accommodation and car rental from �870 per adult and �590 per child (2-11 years). (Price is based on travelling in July/August and on two adults and two children sharing a room. Prices for May and October half term start from �645 per adult and �475 per child. Prices subject to availability at time of booking.) Explore the Capital Region with the whole family For the more adventurous family wanting to explore, then why not take a 14-night tour and discover all that the Capital Region has to offer. Visit the International Spy Museum in Washington DC and Port Discovery, the interactive children�s museum, designed by Walt Disney imaginers in Baltimore. Enjoy a pirate adventure, in the yachting capital of the USA, Annapolis and explore Maryland�s Eastern shore, Cheasapeake Bay on bikes or go on a crabbin cruise to see what you can catch! Venture into the water and swim with seals at the Aquarium in Virginia Beach or get the adrenaline pumping at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Finally after all that excitement relax in the Shenandoah Valley and explore some of the beautiful countryside with lush forests, streams, waterfalls and wildflowers. Hike along the Appalachian Trail, explore the scenery on horseback or visit Luray Caverns, the largest caverns on the east coast. A family of four can experience this 15-day holiday for �4,516 travelling with AmeriCan and Worldwide Travel (www.awwt.co.uk or call 01892 511894) (Price is based on travel in July and includes return flights with Virgin Atlantic, car hire and 14 night�s accommodation in the above locations.) For more information about accommodation and things to do in the Capital Region visit www.capitalregionusa.co.uk

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