Southern Byways

November 15th, 2008

Gotta Do This…ICE! (and more) at Gaylord Opryland

The Grinch has taken over Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, Tenn., during ICE! featuring the How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, happening through January 4, 2009. But don’t worry, this Grinch isn’t going to take anyone’s Christmas away, because it’s all a part of the property’s 25th annual A Country Christmas.
Around 1.5 million pounds of ice […]

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November 13th, 2008

What’s on the Calendar this Weekend

Can you believe another week of November is almost to an end? Well, this can be good news because there are a lot of fun things happening around the South this weekend.
Here’s a preview on what’s on tap this weekend:
 
 
If you love sampling food (and really, who doesn’t), then you’ll enjoy the…

1st Annual Chili […]

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November 10th, 2008

News and Happenings from Around the Region

Hotels…

All eyes will be on Washington, D.C., on January 20, 2009, as the 44th president is sworn into office. While that may seem a little while off; however, in the travel, it really isn’t. Therefore, if you are interested in attending, you need to plan now. Now, some packages may be out of reach, […]

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November 10th, 2008

Saving Money: Celebrate the Holidays with These Money Saving Travel Deals

With the holidays just around the corner, you still have time to take advantage of the many travel deals throughout the South.
Here are a few:
Don’t miss out on The Peabody Arkansas’ (in Little Rock) Special Holiday rate that is good through February 28, 2009.
Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs, Ark., has a Festival of Lights […]

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November 7th, 2008

What’s on the Calendar this Weekend

Vote YES! to shaking those election-is-over blue feelings away at one of the many events happening around the South this weekend.
 
If you’re feeling hungry, there the…
20th Annual Heritage Syrup Festival on November 8 in Henderson, Texas.
Chile Pepperama on November 9 in Dallas, Texas.
Big Boy’s Thibodaux (La.) Main Street Cook-Off on November 7.
 

Sugar Day Festival in […]

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November 6th, 2008

Feelin’ Presidential in the South

Well, another election has come and gone. If you are wondering what you are going to do with your time now, why not set out on a presidential pilgrimage of sorts. So, whether you are red, blue or purple (from election exhaustion), here a some places to get you started on your presidential travel.
Presidential Homes, […]

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October 30th, 2008

What’s on the Calendar this Weekend

Welcome to the first weekend of November, and boy is there a lot going on in the South. There isn’t a better way to celebrate a new month than by attending one of the many events happening around the region.
Here’s a quick glimpse of some events:
 
 
You have to eat, don’t you? Why not enjoy […]

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October 29th, 2008

Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun in the South

Okay, it’s two days until Halloween, and you STILL don’t know what you doing this weekend.
Well, it’s not too late to partake in some “spooky” activities around the region. Need some last minutes ideas? Here some to consider.
How ’bout bunking with ghosts: So, you all ready know about the ghostly happenings as […]

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October 23rd, 2008

What’s on the Calendar This Weekend

You can celebrate the last weekend in October in style at any of the following events happening in the South.
Here’s a sampling of what’s going on in the region.
For foodies, there’s the…
Fredericksburg (Texas) Food and Wine Fest on October 25-26.
Texas Mushroom Festival in Madisonville (heralded as the ‘Mushroom Capital of Texas’) on October 25.
Annual Tailgating […]

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October 20th, 2008

Hauntingly Good Time in the South: Ghost of the Galvez (Galveston, Texas)

You can’t keep a good city like Galveston, Texas, down for too long. As Galveston continues to recover from Hurricane Ike, Hotel Galvez is getting into the “spirit” of the month. 
Recently reopened on October 15, the 97-year old property is offering a two-night Ghosts of the Galvez package. What makes this package unique is […]

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