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Is it hot where you are? It’s hot here (Georgia) and I’m not usually one to complain because I grew up in the deep South (lower Alabama, aka L.A.), but the heat is draining. Well, I have found some “cool” deals for your summer travel. When you think about it, isn’t the heat more […]
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 […]
Pay with your VISA card at participating Marriott Hotels & Resorts and receive a $25 VISA gift card. Book either the Stay for Breakfast or the Weekend rate. This offer is good through September 1. Some of the participating properties include Nashville Airport Marriott, Memphis Marriott Downtown, The New Orleans Marriott at the Convention Center, […]
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 […]
Happy summer! Don’t let the gas prices get you down - take advantage of the deals you can find at different destinations across the South.
The Chattanoogan is offering the “We’ll Get You Home Package” that includes deluxe overnight, a $25 gas card and valet parking as well as other amenities. The package is offered through […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ahoy Maties! Legend has it that the notorious pirate, Jean Lafitte hid his treasures in the bayous off of Lake Charles, Louisiana. While the treasure still hasn’t been discovered, you can join in a 12-day celebration known as Contraband Days Pirate Festival. Party like a pirate at one of Louisiana’s largest festivals, and the oldest […]
If Grand Isle, La., hasn’t been a blip on your travel radar, perhaps it is time to look closer at this barrier island. About a two-and half hour drive from Baton Rouge, Grand Isle is different from any other place in the state.
Situated at the mouth of Barataria Bay where it meets the Gulf […]
From the Interstates to the backroads throughout Texas to D.C., travel along at Southern Byways to discover new places to visit.
Written by Apryl Chapman Thomas [email] for b5media.
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