Southeastern U.S.
Martine G. Bates
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Biltmore Estate--Not Just a House
A family home in the mountains of North Carolina…what do you think of when you read those words? A cabin with a wide front porch and a dog lying sprawled in front of a rocking chair? A ski lodge with a high-peaked roof and fancy wood cut-outs hanging from the eaves? ...
October--A Time of Festivals and Celebrations
Looking for something to do in October? Here are a couple of suggestions....
Whether you're a music lover or not, you'll enjoy a trip to the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.
Kick Back, Cool Off, and Enjoy Dillsboro, North Carolina
It's hot here in the Southeastern U.S. Try the Smoky Mountain town of Dillsboro if you want to cool off.
Mobile--Alabama's City by the Bay
Mobile, Alabama will surprise you--check it out!
If you visit Fairhope, you'll want to go back again...and again!
An Inspiring Visit to Ivy Green
Visit a place where one of the most remarkable women of the 20th century was born--Ivy Green, home of Helen Keller, in Tuscumbia, Alabama!
A Visit to the Past--In Mooresville, Alabama
A visit to historic Mooresville, Alabama, is like stepping back in time. Be careul, though: You may not want to leave!
If you're tired of skimpy little beaches just outside the hotel door when you go to Gulf Shores, you'll want to read this article.
Way Down Yonder in New Orleans
If you think New Orleans is just a place for bad boys (and girls) to have fun, think again. Even a prudish teetotaler like me can enjoy the Crescent City!