Travellers "can combine Virginia with a trip to Washington" by Cheap Flights Booker UK

Travellers planning a trip to the Atlantic coast of the US this year have been encouraged to see the state of Virginia and the city of Washington DC during the same holiday.

Diane Bechamps, vice-president of marketing for the Virginia Tourism Corporation, said that the region is expecting strong interest from foreign visitors this year as a result of marketing initiatives.

The state"s proximity to Washington DC means that the two are often marketed together, along with Maryland.

"We market to overseas visitors under the Capital Region USA banner - Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland - and encourage visitors to see the nation"s capital and then travel to nearby Virginia to visit our flourishing wine country, our beaches, mountains and history," Ms Bechamps said.

She went on to highlight some of the attractions on offer in Virginia, such as Mount Vernon, Arlington National Cemetery and Shenandoah National Park.

Recent figures from the state tourist board showed that Virginia experienced a 16% increase in foreign visitor numbers last year, bucking a trend that emerged across the rest of the country.


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