Festivals and Events Make for a Spectacular September
Can believe it's already the first of the "-ber" months. You know what that means, right? Pumpkin-spice everything for at least two...
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- Jul 30
- 2 min
Let's Go August
A new month is upon us; for some, August signals the end of summer, with school and classes starting later this month, while others try...
- Jul 30
- 7 min
Not-to-be Missed Food Events and Festivals in August
During August, foodies can look forward to various food festivals, beer and spirits festivals, and restaurant weeks throughout the...
- Jul 1
- 2 min
Give a Cheer, July is Here
July brings in the heat and some fun events as well. Of course, there are many Fourth of July celebrations happening throughout the...
- Jun 28
- 5 min
Celebrating Independence Day Throughout the South
Destinations large and small throughout the South celebrate Independence Day in grand style with fireworks, parades, live music, and much...
- Jun 4
- 1 min
Let's Go June!
Summer is here. Well, okay, it doesn't officially arrive until June 21, but everyone knows it's summer begins after Memorial Day, and the...
- Jun 3
- 4 min
So Hot ... Ways to Make This a Memorable Summer
Ah, summer. For many, the word alone evokes waves of nostalgia, conjuring up memories like cold lemonade, slightly melted ice cream,...
- May 21
- 3 min
Summer Travel Poll: 61 Percent of Americans Likely to Travel for Leisure
According to a new survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and conducted by Morning Consult, sixty-one...
- May 7
- 7 min
Checking In(n) for the Night: 12 Bed and Breakfast and Inns for a Memorable Getaway
There's just something about bed and breakfasts and inns. Each has a distinctive personality and set of amenities, and they tend to be...
- May 2
- 2 min
It's May, Y'all
It's May, and everyone knows what that means—summer is not far behind. We at Southern Hospitality Magazine believe that since Memorial...
- Mar 19
- 4 min
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...
- Feb 16
- 1 min
Outlook High for Travel in 2024
As inflation continues to abate, a new survey from Nationwide Travel Insurance shows U.S. consumers are optimistic about their travel...
- Feb 1
- 2 min
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...
- Jan 24
- 1 min
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 22
- 1 min
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 15
- 5 min
Seven Additional Destinations to Celebrate Mardi Gras
Undoubtedly, the South loves to dress up and throw a party. One doesn’t have to look further than Mardi Gras season in New Orleans to...
- Dec 18, 2023
- 5 min
Experiences ~ The Gifts that Keep on Giving
Whether it’s gift-giving for a holiday, birthday or an observance, we all have a relative or close friend (or it might even be you) who...
- Nov 22, 2023
- 10 min
21 Destinations to Celebrate the Holiday Season
Twinkling lights, jolly decorations and festive activities are some of the many delights that make up the holiday season. Many cities and...
- Nov 16, 2023
- 9 min
Soothe Your Soul and Support Local: Destinations Offering Some Serious Retail Therapy
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...
- Nov 14, 2023
- 2 min
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...
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