News and Happenings Around the Region
- Are you really surprised that Orlando ranked number one in ASTA’s Top Ten Domestic Hot Spots for Summer 2008, and Florida ranked as the top state? Also in the top 10 was Miami at number 5, and D.C. at 10.
- Speaking of D.C., it’s not too soon to make reservations for the National Cherry Blossom Festival, March 29 – April 13. Numerous hotels are offering packages that are available March 1-30.
- And while on the subject of cherry blossoms, Macon, Ga.’s Cherry Blossom Festival is scheduled for March 28 – April 6.
- Just pucker up and blow at the 46th Annual Conch Shell Blowing Contest on March 8 at Key West’s Sunset Pier at Ocean Key Resort & Spa.
- Have a coffeecake recipe that you would like to share? The Inn on Charlotte in St. Augustine, Fla., is hosting a coffeecake recipe contest with the grand prize being a two-night stay at the circa-1918 Inn. Deadline for entries is June 15, and complete contest rules are available on the Inn’s website.
- Think you have the recipe for the perfect side that compliments barbecue?Find out when you enter it in the Blue Ridge BBQ Recipe Contest sponsored by VisitNC.com and Cottage Living. Cottage. Submit your recipe to VisitNC.com by March 31. The winner will receive the Grand Prize that includes two tickets to the 15th Annual Blue Ridge BBQ Festival, two nights accommodations at Pine Crest Inn (circa 1906), and a gift basket.
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