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, 20239 min read
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, 20232 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...
Oct 5, 20231 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...
Sep 12, 20235 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, 20236 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....
May 25, 20233 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 11, 202310 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...
Apr 25, 20231 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...
Jan 12, 20235 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 1, 202311 min read
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...
May 25, 20223 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 6, 20224 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 4, 20221 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...
Apr 26, 20223 min read
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, 20222 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, 20221 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...
Feb 15, 20222 min read
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, 20224 min read
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...
Jan 26, 20221 min read
22 Destinations for '22
A new year brings with travel opportunities. Ready to take to the road, but not sure where to go? Check out these 22 destinations for...
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