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From watermelon to BBQ festivals, you won’t go hungry when you’re visiting the South.
Here are a few upcoming food festivals that’ll appease any appetite:
The 23rd Annual Winterville Watermelon Festival in Winterville, N.C., is set for August 21-23. Events include a carnival, live musical entertainment, crafts vendors; and yes, a watermelon eating contest.
Nothing is better than […]
Don’t let the summer slip away without visiting the South. Plan a quick weekend getaway or a four-day jaunt with any of the following deals and savings…
When planning a trip to anywhere in the region, don’t overlook the city’s CVB sites. If you don’t click, you just might be missing some specials. For instance, […]
So, what does a country music legend, a ghost town, a glass-bottom boat and a ride named after the rock group, Led Zeppelin, all have in common? Well, they all have something to do with the different amusement parks, theme parks and waterparks found in the South.
Read on to find out more…
Alabama is home […]
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 […]
At first glance, restaurant weeks may seem to be an unconventional way to save money. However, for around $30 (give or take), you can enjoy a three-course meal and use the money left over to offset gas prices. You can even go a step further to make a weekend out of it and stay at […]
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 […]
There’s nothing quite like celebrating the 4th of July in the South, especially when it’s a holiday weekend. From parades to fireworks to crab festivals, there’s truly something for everyone. Of course, hands down, the best celebration happens at our nation’s capital. But if you can’t make it to D.C. this year, take a look […]
The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, and the smell of peanuts and hot dogs wafting through the stands on a warm night represents summer for many. Yes, it’s time for baseball, Crackerjacks and all of that good stuff. Here in the South, you are never at a lost for watching […]
“Tanks a lot!” Book a five or six night stay at the Sheraton Atlantic Beach in Atlantic Beach, N.C., and receive a $50 gas card. If you book a seven night stay, you can receive a $100 gas card.
Comfort Suites Manassas (Va.) is offering a package that includes a $50 gas card and a […]
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 […]
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Written by Apryl Chapman Thomas [email] for b5media.
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