You go local for dining while traveling, so it also makes perfect sense to go local when shopping. And in the South, there are authentic retail experiences nearly everywhere you visit. Soothe your soul with some serious retail therapy while supporting local businesses in these destinations. Shopping at the Silos at Magnolia photo personal collection You can't be

Macon (Ga.) Christmas Light Extravaganza photo personal collection (2021) Destinations throughout the South understood the assignment, without a doubt. Nothing better defines the holiday season than grand displays of twinkles and shimmers. Whether they are strung high in the trees or wrapped around ground-level props - white and colored - a special feeling comes ov

Biltmore Estate During the Holiday Season photo courtesy of Explore Asheville Whether it's enjoying Christmas at Biltmore ( through Jan. 4, 2026 ) during the day or at night with the Candlelight Christmas Evenings ( through Jan. 3, 2026 ) at America's largest home, admiring the creative creations at the National Gingerbread House Competition ( Nov. 18 - Jan. 4, 202

Packed for the holidays ... and waiting. Will FAA's decision greatly affect Thanksgiving day travel? photo personal collection A new snap survey* by Global Rescue ** shows that nearly half of travelers (48 percent) are not changing their travel plans despite the FAA's decision to reduce air traffic in high-volume US markets by 10 percent amid the ongoing g

Who wants to go on a road trip - Disney-style? Wait, let's rephrase that: do you want to take a road trip with Disney characters, or maybe you know someone who does? If you're nodding along, keep reading. Join the gang on an action-packed adventure photo courtesy of Disney On Ice/ Feld Entertainment® This Friday and Saturday (November 1–2), " Disney On Ice R

The Hotel Monroe photo courtesy of The Hotel Monroe Some hotels are new builds, but The Hotel Monroe is more of a comeback story — where two historic buildings, old souls with stories to tell, are reborn as Monroe, Louisiana’s newest boutique stay. It all began a decade ago when Michael and Christie Echols pu

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