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Visit hole in the wall pubs, boutique hotels, local shopping with craft and hand-made gift ideas. Each southern town has a charming welcome waiting for you.
Totality Cool: Total Solar Eclipse 2024
The time for the celestial event is drawing nearer. On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse, when the moon passes between the sun and...
Mar 19, 20245 min read
Let's Go: Mississippi Gulf Coast
With 62 miles of coastline, including 26 miles of beaches, 12 coastal communities, and a wealth of activities, experiences and...
Mar 4, 20241 min read
Hello, March
With all the events and happenings throughout the South during March, the month roars in like a lion. The fun starts immediately with...
Feb 29, 20242 min read
Hello, February
With January in the rearview mirror, it's time to focus on what February brings. While it may be the shortest month (even with leap year...
Feb 1, 20242 min read
Let's Go: Covington, Louisiana
Less than an hour from New Orleans is quaint Covington, Louisiana. Situated on the northern shore of Lake Pontchartrain, aka The...
Jan 24, 20241 min read
Let's Go: Bentonville, Arkansas
Bentonville, Arkansas, may be known as Walmart's hometown and "the mountain biking capital of the world," it's also a prime destination...
Jan 22, 20241 min read
Ring in 2024 with These Packages and Events
Celebrating NYE at a resort, with either a stay or an event, would make a great last-minute Christmas gift. Packages -- The New Year's...
Dec 20, 20233 min read
Checking In: Dollywood's HeartSong Lodge & Resort
"They call me a hotelier now," laughs Dolly Parton at the opening of HeartSong Lodge & Resort at Dollywood on Nov. 3. "Well, I'm not so...
Nov 14, 20232 min read
November Happenings Throughout the South
Skeletons, spiders and other Halloween decor give way to holiday lights, baubles and adornments. Oh, yes, by all accounts, the holiday...
Nov 6, 20232 min read
Experience Dollywood's Harvest Festival
Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., welcomes in the fall season with the annual Harvest Festival, presented by Humana. Amidst the rides,...
Oct 5, 20231 min read
There's Much Going On in October
October ushers in shorter days, (somewhat) cooler weather, and fall-related drinks and bites available nearly everywhere. It's also a...
Oct 4, 20233 min read
Please Your Palate (and Wallet) with Upcoming Restaurant Weeks
Restaurant weeks are a great way to sample a city's culinary offerings at a reasonable price. Whether playing a tourist in your city or...
Jul 10, 20233 min read
2023 Independence Day Celebrations in the South
Fun and fireworks are what the South is all about when celebrating Independence Day. Get your red, white and blue on at any Fourth of...
Jun 28, 20233 min read
Explore Revolutionary War Sites in the South
Explore the many sites in the South related to the American Revolutionary War.
Jun 28, 20234 min read
Treat Mom Any of These 11 Destinations
Don't limit honoring mom to only one day when you can turn it into a weekend by gifting her the gift of travel, suitable for use anytime...
May 11, 202310 min read
Let's Go: North Carolina's Brunswick Islands
Situated between the Cape Fear River and the South Carolina border is a 45-mile stretch of tranquil beaches and coastal communities...
Apr 25, 20231 min read
Unique Museums Not to Miss in New Orleans' French Quarter and Beyond
Ah, New Orleans, there is nothing quite like the Crescent City. Beyond the restaurants, shopping and music venues, the culturally diverse...
Jan 12, 20235 min read
Why, Yes, You Can Experience It All in Huntsville, Alabama
Regardless of your age, it's completely normal (and expected) to be awestruck when gazing up at one of the three remaining Saturn V...
May 6, 20225 min read
Future of Travel
Why do we travel? The simple answer is to experience something new and different. The future of travel is about experiences, and in the...
May 4, 20221 min read
Let's Go: Powder Springs, Georgia
Less than 30 miles northwest of Atlanta is Powder Springs, Georgia. Within this Cobb County city, you'll discover a charming historic...
Mar 15, 20221 min read
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