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Be sure to visit my blog on Monday for a list of spectacular events going on around the region for the 4th of July weekend.
If you have plans to be in Atlanta, Ga., for the 4th, consider watching the fireworks from The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View. The restaurant is hosting their […]
So, you survived the first weekend of summer and now you are wondering what to do for the rest of the season. Well, you’ve come to the right place! The South is filled with so much do to during summer. Here’s sampling of a few activities that’ll keep you busy:
1. Swim with the dolphins […]
Mark Twain is credited with saying “When one has tasted watermelons, one know what angels eat.” Whether it’s at picnics, cook-outs, or in the refrigerator, more than likely you’ll find slices of watermelon. When you think about it, there may not be another fruit that represents summer better than watermelon. No matter how you […]
No matter where you go in the South, you’re never at a lost of things to do. This is especially true when you visit Louisiana. Now if you find yourself anywhere in the metro New Orleans area around June 13-15, be sure to visit the French Quarter. I know that you probably will anyway, but […]
What comes to your mind when you hear someone mention the state of Louisiana? For many, it’s typically Mardi Gras, New Orleans and the Cajun Culture. While those definitely are some of the main features of the state, this is so much more.
Food, Glorious Food: It’s quite easy to visit Louisiana and return home […]
Given the fact that Memphis is home Rendezvous, Corky’s, Interstate, Neely’s and many more top-notch barbecue (or BBQ or Bar-B-Que) restaurants, it’s no surprise that the city is considered to be the “Pork BBQ Capital of the World.”
During May 15-17, the best of the best congregate here to compete in the World Championship […]
Watch as the pros fire up the grill for the 5th Annual Smokin’ Blues and BBQ Challenge in Hammond, La., on March 28-29. Over 50 professional barbecue teams from over eight states compete in four meat categories. This isn’t you run-of-the-mill competition, either. This is a sanctioned event by the KCBS 2008 Tour of National […]
No doubt about it, the South takes their barbecue seriously. Aside from the topic of college football, Southerners can discuss with authority the nuances of good ‘q. However, be careful because if you want to get in a heated disagreement argue why one state has the best barbecue over another. Yes, barbecue is a lot […]
ILoveInns.com came out with their list of romantic inns and two from the South made the cut. They were the Red Horse Inn in Landrum, S.C., and the Lake Point Inn in McHenry, Md.
It’s okay to admit that you plan your vacation around your meals. Alabama Tourism is going to help you accomplish this when […]
We love to celebrate our food in the South. Nearly every month there is some sort of food festival happening somewhere in the region. Here is a sampling of some of the food events occurring soon. On January 27, the Lowcountry Oyster Festival at Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant, S.C. will grill around 65,000 […]
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Written by Apryl Chapman Thomas [email] for b5media.
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