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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Puffy taco at Henry's Puffy Taco Cantina in San Antonio photo personal collection No doubt it: the South loves its food, whether it's regional specialties or well-known favorites perfected Southern-style. Not only are there annual festivals devoted to specific delicacies, but also food trails that you can partake in year-round. On your next getaway, tantalize your taste buds as yo

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From eye-catching exhibits to interactive displays to special events, military museums do more than bring stories to life. They also offer insight into the lives and experiences of service members. Remember and honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, who've served and the current active members year-round when you spend time at any of these 11 military or military-related museums in the South. National Medal of Honor Museum Arlington, Texas Exhibit from Rails to Rotors a

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Ah ... October is here! You know what that means, right? Looks both ways, leans in and frantically whispers, the holidays will be here...