Depart with us for a festive Christmas celebration in Virginia’s Tidewater area. We’ll check in for three nights at the charming Founders Inn & Spa, beautifully decorated for the holidays. Nestled on 26 landscaped acres, the Inn blends grand Georgian architecture with period furnishings for a refined, colonial-inspired retreat. Enjoy an included dinner before an enchanting ride through the dazzling Virginia Beach Boardwalk Lights— miles of holiday displays stretching along the oceanfront. D

After breakfast, attend a live taping of The 700 Club at CBN Studios, followed by a guided tour of the headquarters, including the History Museum and Chapel Rotunda. Enjoy lunch and shopping at a local mall, then browse thousands of themed ornaments and décor at The Christmas Mouse. Return to the Inn for another delicious dinner before exploring its annual Christmas Village. Stroll the English gardens, glowing with 100,000 white lights and a 35-foot Christmas tree, enjoy carriage rides, hear carolers, and take in the holiday magic. (B, D)

Begin with breakfast at the hotel, then explore the Chrysler Museum of Art with its 35,000 works spanning 5,000 years, including masterpieces by Bernini, Hopper, Pollock, and Warhol. Then watch a mesmerizing glassblowing demonstration at Perry Glass Studio. Cruise aboard the Victory Rover past the Battleship Wisconsin, Norfolk skyline, Naval Station, and Old Fort Norfolk. Enjoy dinner and shopping at MacArthur Center, then end the evening at Winterfest on the Wisconsin—featuring over one million lights, glowing tunnels, twinkling bridges, and festive displays aboard the historic battleship. (B)

After breakfast, visit the Hermitage Museum & Gardens, transformed into a festive Holiday Village. Stroll through this charming blend of art, nature, and seasonal cheer—an enchanting final stop before we journey home, hearts full of holiday spirit. (B)