You will now find that both Travel Virginia Magazine and Destinations Travel Magazine have more interactivity, and ease of use.

Viewers can now:
1.Click “Live” left panel sidebar Table of Contents – Takes Viewer directly to articles and content.
2. Book Mark favorite pages and add notes
3. View thumbnails of pages with click of a button
4. Copy a URL page link directly into an email and forward to friends or customers
5. Enable a Full Screen view of the magazines for easy reading
6. Zoom in and out
7. Choose pages to print including All Pages, Current Page or Bookmarked Page
8. Turn Sound on or off

In addition to these functions, each magazine’s own Table of Contents and Articles are “hotlinked” and will take reader right to that article.
We look forward to bringing you even more exciting innovations in months to come.

To take a close look at our new format – Click on the links below.
You will find many of the new functions in the Top or Bottom Menu Bar.

Have fun exploring!

And look for our upcoming Destinations Weddings Issue with all these new interactive features!

Travel Virginia Magazine’s 2010-2011 Virginia Travel Guide – http://travelvirginiamagazine.com/va_travel_guide2010/

Destinations Travel Magazine- http://destinationstravelmagazine.com/dtm4/

Photo Courtesy of Cynthia Newmark Photography

In the upcoming Destinations Weddings Issue, We are offering a special opportunity for businesses to be listed in  Target Directories

Is your business a WINERY that offers wedding services?

Do you own a B&B ?

Are you a PHOTOGRAPHER who also shoots weddings?

Are you a travel agent? An EVENT PLANNER/ WEDDING CONSULTANT?

We will be including FEATURE ARTICLES on the following-

Wedding Locations/Destinations; Wedding Photography/Videography; B&B’s; Salons/Spas; Event Planners/Wedding Consultants; Bridal Shops, and more.

At the end of each article, we will include a DIRECTORY OF BUSINESSES that offer services/goods in that category. Even better, we will give you an opportunity to actually be mentioned in the body of the article. with a photo.

Want more?  Include your own exclusive feature article that focuses on ONLY your business.

We are offering you an inexpensive way to TARGET MARKET our readers/customers who are specifically looking for what you offer.

Starting at only $99.00 you can be in this beautiful DESTINATIONS WEDDINGS ISSUE for the 2010-2011 season.

For more information – http://www.destinationstravelmagazine.com/destinationstravelmagazine_011.htm

The newest issue of Destinations Travel Magazine is now online and ready to read anywhere… anytime.

We are proud to be bringing our readers the newest issue of DestinationsTravelMagazine.com. In it are a variety of articles covering domestic and international destinations. Each article is filled with information and breathtaking photography.

As we launch this latest issue of Destinations Travel Magazine, many of us are getting “Cabin Fever”! Fear not! Spring IS just around the corner and with it… some great destinations. Curious about what is in this newest issue? Here are a few highlights…

For anyone who has been fascinated by the Orient and its breathtaking scenery, there is the Charmed Guilin, China, complete with majestic mountain-scapes. Read about it, starting on page 6.

Did you know that before Saint Tropez was a place, he was a martyr named Saint Torpes. He is still celebrated in this beautiful destination on the French Riviera. Read more, starting on page 14.

The shimmering fiords of Southern Norway might be just the right destination to cure that “Cabin Fever”; read about it, starting on page 20.

Enjoy Paris without ever leaving the North American continent, in the very French City of Quebec. Read about the many wonderful things to do and see in this very French – and very Canadian – destination, starting on page 26.

Love to Camp? Love luxury? Love the adventure and excitement of an African safari? Ever thought of combining all of these elements into one great destination? Well, we’ve got just the trip for you! Read about Luxury Camping on the Serengeti, starting on page 34.

Thinking of  traveling to, or through, Virginia? We have three terrific destinations for you.

Celebrate a Celtic St. Patrick’s Day in Roanoke, VA with a day long event that includes a parade, music, food and fun! You can even join in on a “River Dance” competition! Read about this event, starting on page 38  … and mark you calendar!

Garden Week is an internationally popular Virginia event that begins mid-April and runs for a week. During this special event, garden clubs throughout the state open gardens, estates, historic properties and more to the public. Many privately owned estates and gardens are only open to the public this one time a year. Read about this event-and enjoy the breathtaking photography- starting on page 46. We’ve also included a handy schedule; check it out on page 60.

For anyone thinking of a “Stay-Cation” this year, we’ve included Shenandoah Crossing Resort. This “Vacation Club” property offers several ways to enjoy that stay-cation. Amenities are open to those who have ownership… but it is also open to the public. Conveniently located in Central Virginia, Shenandoah Crossing’s lodge, cabins, yurts, RV resort, lake, stables, amphitheater and hiking trails make it the perfect stay-destination. Read about it, starting on page 62.

So, if the winter dull drums have you ready to “Get Out There”, we’ve got a variety of places to go. And with spring right around the corner, better start packing!

Read about these great destinations now, at – http://www.destinationstravelmagazine.com/destinationstravelmagazine_009.htm

Happy travels!

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Hampton Waterfront

We are pleased to be featuring Hampton, VA on the cover of our 2010 Virginia Travel Guide.

This year, Hampton  – North America’s oldest, continuous English-speaking settlement – celebrates its 400 year anniversary.

For many who are not aware, Hampton traces its history to April 30, 1607.  Capt. John Smith set foot on Hampton soil in 1607, where he announced that the land gave them “great comfort”. A lighthouse stands at “Point Comfort”, today.

For history enthusiasts, Hampton is a “must see” destination. But, it offers so much more.

Among some of the attractions are the incredible Air & Space Museum, Hampton History Museum, the wonderful IMax theatre, and Miss Hampton Harbor Tours. Then there is the beautiful antique Hampton Carousel, built in 1920 by the Philadelphia Toboggan Co, by Russian, German & Italian immigrant artisans – is one of only170 working antique carousels  in the US.All are located on or near Hampton’s picturesque downtown waterfront .

Hampton will be proudly celebrating their 400th anniversary with festivities and programs throughout the year.

Read more about Hampton, VA online, at- http://travelvamagazine.com/travelvamagazine_021.htm

Look for it starting on page 41.

This Special Edition Travel Guide is filled with quick Virginia access information, including Visitor Centers, Wineries, Golf Courses, B & Bs, museums and more.

Some of the information has live links to take you to more information instantly.

So read it now! Refer to it often! And DO share it with your friends!

They are – yet again – extending their ads submission deadline to make sure everyone who wants to be included in this issue, can be.

The final cut-off for materials submission will be Jan 11.

The Travel Guide will include listings for Accommodations, Attractions, Golf Courses, Museums, Visitor & Convention Bureaus and Tourism Offices, Wineries, Amusement Parks, VA State Parks, VA National Parks and more.

This will be a convenient resource guide for travelers looking to reference Virginia travel information.

Travel Virginia Magazine will make their 2010 Virginia Travel Guide available online through all of 2010 in handy eMagazine format.
The decision to offer a digital Travel Guide was fueled by the latest technology now available for reading online publications anytime, anyplace.

The evergreen nature of this issue makes it an even better value during the economy and also makes it readily accessible.

Virginia based businesses, or anyone hoping to do business with Virginia travel-consumers and looking for a good value might want to jump on this opportunity.

For more information, visit – http://travelvamagazine.com/travelvamagazine_018.htm

For more information or to reserve your ad space – CLICK HERE

Reed Hellman

New for 2010 – Travel Virginia Magazine announces the addition of new editor- Reed Hellman.

After a tumultuous 2009, everyone in the publishing industry is anxious to
start 2010 with a bang!

The Publisher of Travel Virginia Magazine, Darlene Perrone, is as anxious as
anyone in the business to kiss 2009 good-bye, and launch 2010 “like a race
horse from the gate” to a victorious 2010!

“We are making many changes for 2010″, Darlene explains, “All of them for
the better. We are introducing many new things for 2010 and are extremely
excited about the outcome.”

One of those things, is to bring Reed Hellman onboard as Editor.

“Reed,” Darlene explains, “is no newcomer to the travel publication
industry. He spent several years as editor for Recreation News, and also
as one of its travel writers. He is world-traveled, keeping a website and
blog of his own. Reed has been one of Travel Virginia Magazine’s well-loved
Culinary Travel Writers, forging a regular feature article titled, ‘A Taste
of Adventure Food Tours’.

Reed is a true professional”, Darlene expains, ” and is setting the bar
quite high for quality, content and diversity. I think it is going to be an
awesome pairing – he and Travel Virginia Magazine. ”

In addition to the print and online publication, Travel Virginia Magazine,
Reed will also be taking on the Editor role for the newest travel
publication launched by Perrone Publishing,
DestinationsTravelMagazine.com.

Unlike Travel Virginia Magazine, which focuses on travel throughout Virginia
and the Mid-Atlantic region, DestinationsTravelMagazine.com focuses on
domestic travel nationwide and international travel, as well. And, unlike
Travel Virginia Magazine, DestinationsTravelMagazine.com is totally
digital – available online only.

“We decided to launch an online publication to reach a broader audience… and do it quickly.”

And reach a broader audience, they have. Having been out only a few short
months, DestinationsTravelMagazine.com is exceeding all their expectations,
with online readings exceeding 30,000+ per month.
“We must be doing something right”, Darlene states. “Whatever it is, I just
want us to keep it going!

DestinationsTravelMagazine is our Travel Portal, ” Darlene explains. ” Our
readers can actually book travel directly from the website. Although we
started the concept with travel to Mexico, we are planning to branch out
from there.

In addition to the magazines, we offer our readers, and advertisers,  two websites and two dynamic blogs.
And,” Darlene adds, “we can only go up from here!”

For more information about Travel Virginia Magazine or
DestinationsTravelMagazine.com -
www.TravelVaMagazine.com and www.TravelVaMagazine.com/blog
www.DestinationsTravelMagazine.com and
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The staff of Travel Virginia Magazine is currently working on the 2010 Virginia Travel Guide.
It will be available online for the duration of 2010.

Anyone wanting to be included should contact us immediately.

Read the newest issue of Destinations Travel Magazine today… or anytime, online!

In this issue -

Bryce Resort

Hot Air Ballooning Over Central Virginia

Copenhagen

Costa Rica

Canadian Rockies

Tanzania – Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro

And more!

Read it at – www.DestinationsTravelMagazine.com