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No Foolin', April is Filled with Events and Festivals
What does the month of April bring to the table? Both baseball and NASCAR seasons are underway, then there's the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse...
Apr 1, 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


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, 20241 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


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


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


Scaring Up a Hauntingly Good Time at Scarowinds
Carowinds, located on the North Carolina-South Carolina state line, is known for its roller coasters, such as Fury 325, the world's...
Sep 27, 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


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
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


Survey Says: Higher Share of Americans Plan Holiday Hotel Stays
According to a new national Hotel Booking Index Survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and conducted by...
Nov 9, 20222 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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