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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 30, 20247 min read


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...
Jul 1, 20242 min read


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 28, 20245 min read


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 4, 20241 min read


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,...
Jun 3, 20244 min read


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 21, 20243 min read


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...
May 2, 20242 min read


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, 20244 min read


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 16, 20241 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


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


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...
Oct 5, 20231 min read


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, 20235 min read
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 25, 20233 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


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 25, 20223 min read
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