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Archive for the ‘News and Happenings’ Category

August 15th, 2008

News and Happenings Around the Region

 
From a birthday celebration to food and wine festivals, you’ll be able to find it happening in the South.

If you enjoy wines, the South has a number of wine events going on. There’s the Greek Wine Fest 2008 on August 16 in Tarpon Springs, Fla. The Harvest Wine Trail (celebrating the harvest) in Fredericksburg, […]

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August 12th, 2008

Have You Always Wanted to be on the Price Is Right?

Have you been dreaming of that time to shine? Well, if you are and are in Miami tomorrow, August 13th, head on over to Grove Isle Hotel & Spa. They will be hosting a model search for The Price is Right. Yes, television’s longest running game show is looking for a few new models to add to […]

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August 12th, 2008

If I hear of another charge that the airlines are adding on, I’m going to …

With all the charges that airlines have been adding on lately, it’s hard to keep on top of everything. From charging passengers for anything from a soda to a pillow, you never know when you are going to be asked to pay that additional fee. Here’s a rundown of what you can expect (though it […]

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July 16th, 2008

News and Happenings Around the Region

Congratulations to Chattanooga, Tenn., which as selected by Volkswagen as the site for the company’s new plant set to open in 2011.

 

Athens, Ga., is offering two different vacation packages. “Beyond the Hedges” package features a closer look at some of the city’s historic landmarks and attractions. The “Georgia Girls Getaway” package includes overnight accommodations at […]

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July 9th, 2008

News and Happenings Around the Region

July is National Ice Cream Month, so be sure to enjoy a scoop or two at your favorite ice cream shop. If you traveling in the South anytime in July and have a craving, there’s Blue Bell in Brenham, Texas and Mayfield in Athens, Tenn. In Searcy, Ark., you’ll find Yarnells. Calabash, N.C. is […]

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June 14th, 2008

News and Happenings Around the Region

Tennessee State Parks is offering a gas discount promotion good through August 28. There are two different options you can choose from for your savings. This is good at six participating state park inns.

 

“Gas Up and Go” at Five Gables Inn & Spa in St. Michaels, Md. Book a two-night stay two weeks in advance […]

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June 9th, 2008

News and Happenings Around the Region

Book at two-night stay at any one of the 17 participating hotels on Florida’s Space Coast and receive complimentary two-day passes to Kennedy Space Center’s Visitors Complex.

 

Participate in the Mountain Quilt Quest Shop Hop on June 11-14 that takes you through the hills of West Virginia. At each of the 13 participating shops, you receive […]

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May 30th, 2008

News and Happenings Around the Region

Boo.com listed Golfing in Florida as one of their choices for an Ultimate Father’s Day Vacation (Father’s Day is 15, in case you forgot). Specifically they gave props to Plantation Golf Resort & Spa, located an hour and a half north of Tampa in Crystal River.

 

While your mind is still on Florida (Tallahassee to […]

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May 23rd, 2008

News and Happenings Around the Region

Congrats to Caladesi Island State Park in the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area. Dr. Beach named it the #1 Beach in America for 2008. Other ranked beaches in the south include: #3 Siesta Beach, Sarasota, Fla.; #8 Cape Hatteras in N.C.; #9 Cape Florida State Park, Key Biscayne, Fla.; and #10 Kiawah Island, S.C. 

 

Biloxi, Miss., […]

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April 30th, 2008

News and Happenings Around the Region

TripAdvisor has recently come out with its list of the 2008 Travelers’ Choice Destinations Awards. This highlights the 100 best destinations in the world from users’ recommendations. Four southern cities made the cut: New Orleans, La. at #6, Charleston, S.C. at #18, Austin, Texas at #24, and Washington D.C. at #25.

 

And speaking about Charleston, Charleston […]

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