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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


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....
Sep 12, 20236 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


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, 20224 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


Destination Augusta, Georgia
"Get Up Augusta" Mural by artist Jason Craig photo personal collection Whether you are...
Apr 26, 20224 min read


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, 20222 min read


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...
Mar 22, 20221 min read
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