It’s the haunting season, and what’s better than visiting a haunted city in the U.S. What makes a city haunted? It’s usually a tortured past, a natural disaster, a battlefield or the systematic torture of people. Since the hauntings are…
With so much to do and sample, first-time visitors to New Orleans and especially the French Quarter, might miss its museums. The food and the fun beckon; however, New Orleans offers a unique history. Both the French and the Spanish…
New Orleans is a culinary destination for foodies for its bounty and heritage. With the seafood of the Gulf of Mexico, paired with influences of the French, Spanish, Creole and Southern, travelers experience flavors unique to New Orleans. Hospitality…
The French explorers landed in the area in 1718 and settlers soon followed to the highpoint on the lower Mississippi River. With its decidedly French flair, New Orleans is Louisiana’s top destination. Within New Orleans, the French Quarter is…
In 1733, General Oglethorpe and his passengers landed at a high point along the river. Named after King George II of England, Georgia was the thirteenth colony, and Savannah was its first city and capital. Steeped in history with both…
Located west of Atlanta, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park preserves the U.S. Civil War battlefield that was part of the Atlanta Campaign. While there, you can hike or drive up Big Kennesaw, the park’s highpoint. The park offers a museum…
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are favorite beach getaways for families along Alabama’s white sand beaches. Between the gulf breezes, the fun outdoor activities and the emerald green water, my heart leaped the last time we visited as a family.…
About 80 miles southeast of Atlanta, Macon is Georgia’s 4th largest city and has a rich Native American, Civil War and music heritage. So, if your only experience of Macon, Georgia, is seeing its name on the mileage signs…
Along the Georgia coast, you can enjoy the unspoiled beauty of Cumberland Island National Seashore. As a barrier island, it boasts 17 miles of pristine beaches, wild horses and gracious mansions from a gilded era. A ferry ride from the…
The Ouachita Mountains have been a destination for generations and are located about 50 miles southwest of Little Rock, Arkansas. With its rolling mountain scenery and mineral hot springs, this area has eased spirits and skin conditions alike. As…
Home to hits and more hits, Nashville is a music lover’s nirvana. It offers more music museums than you can see over a weekend. The music starts at 10 a.m. and tumbles out of the clubs until nearly dawn. The…