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Within an easy drive of King’s Creek Plantation are: Colonial
Williamsburg — a living museum of the 18th-century capital of
colonial Virginia; Jamestown Settlement — with replicas of the
country’s first permanent English colony, the three ships that
brought the colonists to Virginia, and a Powhatan village; and
Yorktown — the site of England’s surrender at the end of the
Revolutionary War. King’s Creek is located less than a mile from the
beautiful Colonial Parkway that connects Virginia’s Historic Triangle
with a 23-mile (37 kilometers) scenic route along the James and
York rivers, and tidal estuaries.
With so much history surrounding King’s Creek Plantation, you
might think the resort’s leadership team goes with time-honored tradi-
tions to market it. On the contrary: King’s Creek Plantation not only
embraces the new, but harnesses it to drive ever-better results.
Moreover, its principals are on the threshold of an exciting new adven-
ture, says Kevin Jones, co-founder and president.
Quaint, Tranquil, and Ever-Improving
King’s Creek Plantation comprises three properties in one gated com-
munity. The Cottages, detached two-story homes topped with copper
roofs, are arranged in one-, two-, and three-bedroom configurations.
Each is adorned with a spacious, covered veranda, complete with rock-
ing chairs or other furni-
ture. The Townes offers
two- and four-bedroom
designs; every unit has
its own sunroom, wet
bar, electric fireplace, and soaking tub. The Estates — spacious four-
bedroom homes — are filled with upscale touches, including jetted tubs,
expansive master suites, and multiple outdoor decks.
Though King’s Creek Plantation has a cadre of loyal owners who
return every year, sometimes bringing their extended families, the
focus is on continually burnishing the property, Jones says.
The year-round aquatic center boasts hot tubs, saunas, steam
rooms, and an indoor junior Olympic–sized swimming pool. The large
fitness center is furnished with Cybex equipment; there are also three
outdoor swimming pools with hot tubs, a game room, tennis and bas-
ketball courts, and a children’s playground. The new Estates pool
includes a poolside snack bar that offers delivery service throughout
the entire resort. Golfers have access to the Williamsburg National Golf
Club, rated one of the top 10 in Virginia by
Golf Digest
magazine.
A recent renovation to The Cottages modernized every unit with
granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, pillow-top mattresses,
and other luxurious touches.
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Tradition and Innovation
vacation industry review
OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2015
KING’S CREEK
PLANTATION
By Catherine Lackner
Meet in Virginia’s Historic Triangle
Resembling a charming village with winding lanes and lush gardens,
King’s Creek Plantation
is located in Williamsburg, Virginia, one of
the most beautiful and historic areas in the U.S.