Summer’s Upon Us, Where Are You Traveling?

So the hot weather is here and school is almost out which means it’s time for fun in the sun!

Here at Patch, we’d like to hear all about your trips this summer. You can also share pictures of your vacation, staycation or day trips this summer.

I’ll get it started since I went to Virginia Beach over the Memorial Day weekend.

Some of you know I’m a World War II and aviation buff but I’m also a fan of fishing. I found I can enjoy all of my hobbies in Virginia Beach and I didn’t have to spend a fortune to have fun. Of course the hotels were a little pricey (probably because I stayed on the beach) but the Military Aviation Museum only cost me $10 a head to see famed planes from both WWI and WWII. With most of the exhibits still functional, this place is an aviation buff’s dream.

Corsairs, a B-17 bomber and the ever so popular P-51 all take up space at the museum. There are tons of other planes but along with the B-25, which is also there, these are my favorites.

Fishing didn’t break the bank either. At $35 a head, I hopped on the Bay Princess operated by Dockside and caught a few tasty fish. For four hours, we cruised the Chesapeake Bay dropping lines and bringing in some croakers, round heads and hake. For $4 a pound, they fried up our catch inside the restaurant (and it was so good). Dockside operates two boats, both the same price, and had fun. I know there’s nothing like taking in the sun on the beach, but for the person or family looking for a fun-filled time, Virginia Beach gets my vote.

Where have you been and what were some of the highlights of your trip? You can submit your pictures and story to andre.taylor@patch.com. Looking forward to hearing about your travels!