A weekend respite at Asheville’s Omni Grove Park Inn
The hotel’s iconic exterior was constructed from locally hewn granite boulders.
STORY: Giannina Smith Bedford
Asheville’s Omni Grove Park Inn was originally established as a secluded mountain getaway. Today, more than a century after it was built, it continues to be sought-after for its picturesque locale in […]
Highlighting a few of the historic sites along the new U.S. Civil Rights Trail
Stops along the U.S. Civil Rights Trail include the Lorraine Motel in Memphis – Courtesy of the National Civil Rights Museum
STORY: Jan Schroder
A statue of James Meredith that stands in […]
True to its tourism slogan, Charlotte’s “got a lot”
Rev your engines during a stay in Charlotte with a drive in a race car simulator at the NASCAR Hall of Fame
STORY: Jill Becker
On lap five, as I was speeding around the Pomona Raceway at more than 150 miles per hour, my crew chief’s voice came through my headset, warning me of a crash on […]
One of Destin’s newest beach resorts is a come-back destination
Crave sunsets on the beach? Consider a stay at The Henderson, a Salamander Beach & Spa Resort
Staying at a fairly new resort has its advantages. Who doesn’t love pristine interiors, crisp linens and a freshly minted staff who’s ready to please? Of course, there’s always the chance of growing pains, but a little more […]
The ultimate O-Town hotel for mixing business and pleasure
The lavish Orlando World Center Marriott sprawls out over 200 acres.
A recent visit to the Orlando World Center Marriott, a 200-acre resort just a stone’s throw from Walt Disney World and other top Florida theme parks, proved a perfect way to unwind while still being […]
The expansive Virginia resort affords the option of doing a lot or a little.
Preserving the beauty of Primland’s 12,000 acres is a priority; the property became LEED certified in 2012.
I gunned the gas, and we plowed over the bubbling creek and roared up the muddy, rocky bank […]
From hiking and hang gliding to barbecue and bourbon, there’s something for everyone in Burke County, North Carolina.
Mountainous Burke County, North Carolina, is an outdoors lover’s playground, boasting Linville Gorge, aka the Grand Canyon of the East, as well as miles of trails that weave through old-growth forests and some of the state’s most remarkable natural landmarks. For more than a century, however, countless people have […]
A solo trip to The Ritz-Carlton, Naples soothes the soul
The hotel’s poolside cabanas beckon you to stay all day.
I’d almost forgotten what it was like to just be responsible for me. No dog to feed. No family dinner to make. No baby bedtime routine to go through. So I packed my bags and headed south to revel in a little “me time.” The […]
The family-friendly seaside town has plentiful options for grown-ups, too
A slow spin on the SkyWheel offers panoramic views of sea, sand and sky.
Giant Ferris wheels, cotton candy, roller coasters, fun houses: For folks who grew up in the South, the chances are good they have at least one fond childhood memory of Myrtle Beach, South […]
LIFE STANDS STILL AT THE SEA VIEW INN
The beachfront porch is lined with rocking chairs and is perfect for afternoon board games
Even though houses—some quite grand—have grown up all around it, time has stood still at the Sea View Inn. The old-fashioned Southern resort has been a mainstay on Pawleys Island in the South Carolina low country since 1937. It’s the sort of […]
