Travel Planner: Oceana NAS, VA

This manicured 2,900-acre resort on the James River owned by Anheuser-Busch is home to the largest golf resort in Virginia: it hosts the LPGA's Michelob ULTRA Open each May. You can play year-round on three championship courses, including the River Course, renovated in 2005. The 9-hole course is free if you stay here, and so is a shuttle bus to Busch Gardens, Water Country USA, and Colonial Williamsburg. The guest rooms have fireplaces and Colonial-style furniture. The inventive menu at the expensive Bray Bistro emphasizes seafood. Pros:

lots of space to roam around the resort and away from the hustle and bustle of Colonial Williamsburg.

away from the hustle and bustle of Williamsburg. www.kingsmill.com. 235 rooms, 175 suites. In-room: Internet. In-hotel: restaurants, golf courses, pools, tennis courts, gym, spa, beach. Credit cards accepted.

The total renovation of this classic hotel and the addition of a conference center were completed in 2006. Charmingly appointed with furnishings inspired by the collections of the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, every room has a hair dryer, iron, ironing board, and clock radio. Rooms with fireplaces are available. Pros:

excellent choice for families; some rooms adjoin.

large parties (weddings, conferences) may slow check-in or check-out process. www.colonialwilliamsburg.com. 323 rooms. In-room: safe, Wi-Fi. In-hotel: bars, golf courses, pool, gym, business center, parking. Credit cards accepted.

This grand hotel from 1937 is owned and operated by Colonial Williamsburg. Rooms are beautifully and individually furnished with reproductions and antiques in the English Regency style, and genteel service and tradition reign. Rooms come with such perks as morning coffee and afternoon tea, a daily newspaper, turndown service, and bathrobes. The Providence Wings, adjacent to the inn, are less formal; rooms are in a contemporary style with Asian accents and overlook the tennis courts, a private pond, and a wooded area. Pros: t

his is the most elegant property operated by Colonial Williamsburg.

may be pricey for families on a budget. www.colonialwilliamsburg.com. 62 rooms, 14 suites. In-room: Wi-Fi. In-hotel: restaurants, bar, golf courses, pool, tennis court, gym, spa. Credit cards accepted.

The road to this historic home winds past trailer homes and cottages before a gravel road turns to the left between farm fields. As a working farm, it stands out from similar B&Bs. The 1819 Greek Revival home was built for Sarah Harrison, sister of President William Henry Harrison, by her husband John Minge. Inside, antebellum-era antiques original to the house, as well as Civil War maps and artifacts decorate every room. Room amenities include robes and TVs. The Southern breakfast here might include buttermilk biscuits, Smithfield ham, apple butter, bacon and sausage, and strong coffee. Pros:

set on 850 acres with nature trails, this B&B offers generously sized rooms and peaceful surroundings; golf carts are available to tour the property.

may be too quiet for some. northbendplantation.com. 4 rooms, 1 suite. In-room: Wi-Fi. In-hotel: pool. Credit cards accepted. Rate includes: Breakfast.