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News and Happenings Around the Region

News…Throughout the summer, EcoMotion Segway Tours is providing “Birding by Segway” trips on Fort George Island. Tour the island preserve in search of the rare Painted Bunting songbird,...

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It’s Happening in the South: Contraband Days Pirate Festival

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...

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It’s Derby Time! Horsing Around in Kentucky

It’s a place where legends are born, such as Secretariat and Seattle Slew; and memories are made. On the first Saturday in May (this year it’s May 3), everyone’s attention turns to Louisville,...

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Six Great Reasons to Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

The Pavilion may be gone (although you can relive somewhat of the experience at The Pavilion Nostalgia Park), but the jewel of the Strand is still Grand. Here are six reasons to visit this slice of...

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Bookmark This Travel Link: Virginia Green Travel

It’s easy to be green when you travel to Virginia. Just in time for Earth Day, Virginia’s state tourism office has officially launched a new Web site, Virginia Green Travel, targeting...

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Tags: bookmark this link, eco-friendly travel, green travel, things to see in virginia, websites
Road Trippin’: 4 Great Weekend Getaways

Does the warm Spring weather have you itching to get out and explore? If you are thinking “road trip,” here are a few destinations to get you started: Chattanooga, Tennessee If you...

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Tags: cities of the south, things to see in dc, things to see in florida, things to see in north carolina, things to see in tennessee
Did You Know…Conch Tour Train Turns 50

both photos courtesy of www.fla-keys.com/Bob Krist/Florida Keys News Bureau  If you have ever visited Key West, chances are you have ridden on the Conch Tour Train, and if you never had, what...

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Weekend Trip: Birmingham, Ala.

Founded in 1871, Birmingham, Alabama, is often referred to as the last major city of the South. Share This

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News and Happenings Around the Region

As part of St. Augustine’s 443rd  Birthday, the 7 Inns of Elegance in St. Augustine, Fla., is  inviting visiting couples to enjoy a romantic 2-hour sail along the historic St. Augustine bay...

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Home Visits: Pilgrimages Around the South

In addition to showing off the gardens in the region, historic homes also open their doors to the public as well. For some homes, it’s the only time they are accessible to the crowds. If you...

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