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...
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- Nov 16
- 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
- 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...
- Oct 5
- 1 min
Holiday Travel Outlook Is Positive
According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, 92 percent of them have travel plans in the next...
- Sep 12
- 5 min
Tripadvisor's Fall Finds: City Breaks and Solo Trips Hot This Season
On Sept. 6, Tripadvisor®, the world's largest travel guidance platform, released the next in its Seasonal Travel Index series, revealing...
- Sep 12
- 6 min
Five Reasons to "Fall" in Love with the South
Don't shed a tear because summer is over; smile because fall is here. Undoubtedly, there's something special about the fall in the South....
- May 25
- 3 min
Survey Finds Most American More Likely to Stay in Hotels and Vacation This Summer Compared to Last
This summer, most adults are more likely than they were in the summer of 2022 to stay in a hotel and take vacation trips, according to a...
- May 11
- 10 min
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...
- Apr 25
- 1 min
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...
- Jan 12
- 3 min
Seven Distinctive Museums Not to Miss in (and Near) New Orleans' French Quarter
Vibrant, quirky and intriguing are three words that sum up New Orleans' French Quarter. Where else but in the French Quarter can you...
- Jan 1
- 11 min
Get Out! Nine Mountain Cities and Towns to Explore
There is something about mountain towns and cities that refreshes travelers' spirits. Perhaps it's something in the air or found within...
- Dec 20, 2022
- 6 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...
- May 25, 2022
- 3 min
High Prices Likely To Have an Impact on Summer Travel
Americans report that gas prices and inflation will impact their summer travel decisions more than concerns about COVID-19, according to...
- May 6, 2022
- 4 min
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 4, 2022
- 1 min
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...
- Apr 26, 2022
- 4 min
Destination Augusta, Georgia
Whether you are looking for an authentic cultural, outdoors, history or (everyone’s favorite) culinary experience, look no further than...
- Mar 22, 2022
- 2 min
Georgia's Explore Gwinnett Installs Flock Safety Cameras Across all Hotel Properties
Explore Gwinnett, the tourism marketing brand for the Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau (GCVB) in Georgia, announced the launch of...
- Mar 22, 2022
- 1 min
Concerns About Rising Gas Price Accelerate Among Travelers
According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, the percentage of travelers who report that rising...
- Feb 15, 2022
- 2 min
Latest Destination News and Travel Buzz
Research recently conducted by Living Cozy, an internet source for modern homeware and furniture brands, found six out 10 stately homes...
- Feb 3, 2022
- 4 min
Latest Destination News and Travel Buzz
Georgians (and visitors) can explore more than 100 sites in person and online during Super Museum Sunday, Feb. 6. Experience the state’s...
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