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When you're looking for a place to relax and unwind, make an appointment at one of these spas in the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, area. Each offers a wide range of pampering treatments in a welcoming and soothing atmosphere. Check websites for availability, then reward yourself with a day of gratifying indulgence! Flowering Almond Spa Located within the Founders Inn, a Tapestry Collection hotel from Hilton, the Flowering Almond Spa offers a number of treatment options to hotel guests and locals. The technicians use time-honored relaxation and rejuvenation techniques to help you feel more comfortable and pampered. When you receive a treatment, you can enjoy all-day access to the hotel's pool and fitness center as well. more Massage treatments include those for muscle repair, stress relief, and deep tissue repair. Couples' massages are also available, as are aromatherapy oil add-ons, face and scalp massages, and reflexology. For your body, treatments include wraps, balm applications, scrubs, and polishes. Skincare treatments include facials with a variety of ingredient options, chemical peels, hand treatments, and anti-aging solutions. You can also enjoy a mini experience, such as a sampler with a sugar scrub, facial, and massage. Kimpton Lorien Hotel and Spa At Kimpton Lorien Hotel and Spa, you can enjoy a treatment that will help you look and feel your best. This location was voted the “Best Spa 2019” by Northern Virginia Magazine and Best Hotel + Spa 2018 in the Zebra's Readers' Choice Awards. As the seasons change, the spa rotates the ingredients used in its pampering treatments. Whether you're getting ready for your big day and need a pre-wedding treatment or simply looking to relax, you can find the perfect option at this spot. Exclusive services include facials, body scrubs and wraps; Swedish, deep-tissue, and therapeutic massages; and tinting and waxing. For brides, the pre-wedding package is the ideal option as it includes a pigment correcting facial, body polish treatment, and trial makeup. Enhance any treatment with a customized facial booster, LED light treatment, eye rescue patch application, paraffin softening treatment, or scalp massage. Lotus Day Spa Lotus Day Spa is in Norfolk, which is about 7 miles from Chesapeake Bay. This location is proud to offer customers the best in salon and spa services. When you walk through the doors, you'll be surrounded by upscale, posh elements that make you feel more relaxed. The technicians use organic and natural ingredients to meet all your pampering needs in a fulfilling way. You can book individual treatments or take advantage of multi-treatment packages. Nail services include acrylic, UV gel, shellac, and dipping powder manicures and pedicures, while additional beauty options include lash application, permanent makeup, microblading, and facial and body waxing. If you want a relaxing massage, choose from Swedish, deep tissue, relaxing herbal, hot stone, prenatal, and trigger point options. Additionally, you can treat your skin to a facial, acne treatment, anti-aging treatment, or purifying skin treatment. Book a treatment at one of these Chesapeake Bay spas when you want to experience the ultimate in relaxation. You can truly unwind and feel your best after a pampering treatment! Image via pixabay.com | Licensed under Pixabay License

When you get a craving for the finest pancakes, Chesapeake, Virginia, boasts some awesome breakfast spots that put their own twist on this classic breakfast favorite. Here are some of the best pancake places in the area. Irwin's Fountain Established in 1934, Irwin's Fountain is an old school diner located inside a pharmacy on Indian River Road. With its colorful decor, vintage artwork, and retro furniture, it's like taking a step back in time. The seating is in booths or on the classic stools at the counter. You have to try their secret recipe limeade or lemonade made with freshly squeezed fruit. more The breakfast menu is served all day and features light and fluffy pancakes that can be served by the stack or with eggs and bacon or sausage if you choose. There's a variety of omelets, steak and eggs, sandwiches, French toast, and breakfast plates; and you get free refills of coffee, tea, and fountain sodas! Irwin's also offers a lunch and dinner menu. Sunrise Breakfast Shoppe Located on Battlefield Boulevard North, the Sunrise Breakfast Shoppe is a cute place offering American breakfast and lunch with some Filipino and Cajun influences. The restaurant isn't fancy, but instead has a very relaxed ambiance and is nicely decorated. The cheerful staff provides quick and friendly service. As well as regular pancakes, you can order buckwheat, blueberry, sweet potato, chocolate chip, and pecan pancakes. Breakfast items on the menu include Nawalin's Cajun Omelet, the Three Pepper Rainbow omelet, waffles with strawberries and whipped cream, Cajun Andouille Sausage, and the Filipino Breakfast. The Egg Bistro Locally owned and operated, The Egg Bistro has three locations in Virginia, including one on Kempsville Road in Chesapeake. Featuring cheerful decor, eclectic artwork, and hanging lights, the place has a cool laid-back vibe and offers an extensive breakfast and lunch menu. Free refills are offered for coffee and fountain drinks. For your pancake fix, you could try the pancakes infused with your choice of blueberries, strawberries, bananas, pecans, chocolate chips, or Oreo pieces. Alternatively, go for the Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes. If you're an early starter, The Virginian is only available before 8 a.m. and features two pancakes, eggs, and bacon, links, or patties. D'cracked Egg D'cracked Egg on Atlantic Avenue is a family-owned and operated restaurant featuring simple decor with plain walls and wood flooring. The owner offers a warm welcome, friendly service, and superb home-style cooking. There’s plenty of seating, which is just as well because it gets busy, especially for the weekend brunch! You can have your pancakes in a short stack, full stack, or as a combo with eggs, grits, sausage or bacon, hot syrup, and butter. Their specialty is sweet potato pancakes made to a secret recipe and served with whipped cream or as the combo. The menu has all your favorite breakfast items and, on the weekends, they offer a breakfast buffet. Chesapeake has plenty of other places that serve great pancakes – we can’t list them all! You'll have to try these ones and a few more to decide which is your favorite! Image via pixabay.com | Licensed under Pixabay License

As the weather starts turning, it's time to check out the adult hard cider scene in the Hampton Roads area. Grab your friends and family members (over the age of 21!) and enjoy these locations. They are great for celebrating a special occasion like a birthday - just getting together after a long week. The Birch The Birch is known in Norfolk for its craft brew, cider, and grilled cheese bar. This fun location allows you to indulge in a favorite meal from childhood with an adult twist. They have five different ciders rotating on tap. Salt and Sand, from Newburgh, New York, is a good choice for those who prefer traditional ciders. If you like dry ciders, they have two from Virginia: The Orchard Potluck: Spitzenburg from Blue Bee Cider in Richmond and Sidra from Potter's Craft Cider in Charlottesville. Pair your favorite drink with a grilled cheese sandwich. They offer a traditional sandwich with house fontina or cheddar. If you are looking for something less traditional, consider My Blueberry Nightmare which combines smoked buffalo mozzarella, fontina, prosciutto, and blueberry balsamic. Sly Clyde Ciderworks Take a trip to Hampton to visit Sly Clyde Ciderworks. They’re open six days a week, closed on Monday. Ten different ciders are offered for you to enjoy by the glass. The five-ounce tasters are $3 while a flight of four is $10. Traditional cider fans enjoy the Swinging Compass with habanero and rosemary. Another classic choice is the Cut and Run, fermented with fresh ginger and finished with a hint of lemon. If you enjoy a sweet cider, try the Brakelight Ride with a fresh apple aroma. The Inkjet is a blackberry mojito-inspired cider that combines sweet, savory, and tart flavors. Dry cider fans enjoy Idun's Apples fermented with Norwegian farmhouse yeast which has notes of citrus. The Winesap is aged eight months and made from Winesap apples from Silver Creek Orchard in Tyro, Virginia. Back Bay's Farmhouse Brewing Co. Make the short trip to Virginia Beach to enjoy Back Bay's Farmhouse Brewing Company on Kempsville Road, open seven days a week. They offer a cherry cider that packs a pinch at 6.7 percent alcohol by volume. Pair the cherry cider with something off of the mouthwatering menu. The choices change depending on what the food truck is offering that day! Bring your dog to Back Bay and enjoy a drink outside with them on the patio. If you’re celebrating a birthday, bring a cake to round out your celebration! On the weekends, you can take a one hour tour of the brewery and property. The tour costs $25 and focuses on the history of the house and property, but you’ll be given a chance to check out the 1.5-acre farm and their brewing system. Before you indulge, make sure you have a safe ride home prepared. As you check out all three locations, make a note of what you like so you can spread the word to other friends and family members – or take a trip there together! Image via pixabay.com | Licensed under Pixabay License