Norfolk Days Out

Virginia is known for its billfishing, including white marlin, blue marlin and swordfish. These three magnificent fish are found in practically the same areas and it’s even possible to catch all three fish on the same trip, although triple headers of billfish are rare events.

White marlin tend to weigh around 30-60 pounds and feed on a variety of smaller baits. They are very intelligent fish. When hunting prey, white marlin display neon colors and change to an aggressive posture. A hungry or agitated marlin will charge and bat its bill at a baitfish or trolled lure.

Blue marlin are much larger, up to 1000 lbs, feeding on larger baits. Blue marlin are brightly colored and are known for their dramatic leaps and deep runs. Most local blue marlin are over 100 pounds and feed on fish such as small yellowfin tuna, false albacore, mahi mahi and other fish. A sign of potential for blue marlin fishing are pods of skipjack tuna. Skipjack tuna are the smallest of the Virginia tuna, ranging from about 3 to 18 pounds. The fish are sought after by fishermen because they are among the favorite prey of blue marlin.

Virginia Beach is popular for its resort and beaches. It is located at the South Hampton Road of the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. It is known for its friendly inns with continental breakfast very close to the beach.

Various hotels and inns offer fair value for services. Virginia Beach is 19 miles away from the Norfolk International Airport and 2 miles from the Wild Water Rapids Park. Amazing attractions are accessible nearby.

Here are the top 5 cheap hotels to stay at Virginia Beach.

America’s Best Value Inn

America’s Best Value Inn is located at the Hampton Boulevard of Diamond Spring Road. There are sports, weekend getaway and travel packages available all year round. Inquire for special offers, weekend deals and program discounts.

On site recreational activities include an outdoor pool, barbeque area and a picnic area. Meanwhile, hiking, fishing, biking, boating and golfing are some of the off-site recreational activities the hotel provides.

Living in a beautiful coastal state might seem to leave nothing to be desired, but as residents of Virginia and Maryland know there are some things which fall short of expectations. A prime example is that of cable television, or even terrestrial high speed internet, both of which require laying lots of cables in order to reach all VA and MD citizens. In these states where bays, rivers, and even mountain ranges can often get in the way, sometimes services are at best delayed in arriving, or at worst still haven’t made it! Instead of continuing to wait, many households went with satellite TV instead early on. Today, many of these original subscribers still use the service for its superior picture quality, excellent range of show, movie, and channel options, and great prices, especially when compared to many of today’s cable packages.