Spring begins in January in North Carolina. And with such an extensive variety of natural tourist attractions – mountain ranges, national parks and don’t forget the Atlantic beaches – this southern state blooms and grows each Spring with majestic beauty and charm. Whether you’re a hiker, a tenter, an RVer, a climber, a skier, a bird watcher, a diver, a fisher, a shipwreck explorer or beach bum, North Carolina welcomes you with good old-fashioned Southern Hospitality, and some of the world’s finest barbeque.

When you’re ready for some music, your North Carolina vacation destination brings you to the heart of some of the finest jazz, blues, folk, country and alternative music in the South. And pay a visit to the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame, with notable inductees such as Charlie Daniels, Earl Scruggs and Warren Haynes.

In the mountains and by the sea, North Carolina has long been a place that inspires and [...]

Of course the lure of a simpler, rural life is calling you. The notion of sleigh bells on the road and tiny mom-and-pop stores overflowing with hand-made items is exactly the kind of attraction you need for your next vacation. Time for a visit to Ohio Amish Country.

For hundreds of years, these humble Christian traditionalists have maintained a way of life that offers them a unique cultural experience to share with tourists who visit their towns across Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania, and over a dozen other states. Over the last few decades, the Amish population in the United States has grown by 120%, further carrying on their foothold in simple living. Members don’t officially join the church until they are between 16 and 25 years of age, as the Amish believe that this baptism is a choice to be made by an individual for his or herself upon adulthood. So those who continue to [...]

Planning a fun-filled family vacation but not sure what all you can do and plan with your family and kids? Look no further than these awesome outdoor activity ideas this winter! Does your family like to go tobagganing, snowboarding or skiing? Check out the numerous ski and sledding resorts all over the USA; most offer alot more family activities inside too, like family game nights and a campfire with smores and stories too. Go on winter walks or hiking with snowshoeing – you can on while on vacation to walk to new places in that town or just stroll through your own neighborhood or local park. With little children, make a snow sculpture, look for animal tracks, and build a snowman or snow woman. Build an ice igloo or ice fort with them. Make snow angels or participate in a snowball fight in a nearby park with the local kids. Find a well known outside [...]

This winter season, a sip or two of some fine wine makes the winter blahs go away. To find a local winery, often you only have to search around your town or area locally, but if you cannot find one, a winery vacation this winter may be the perfect fix for wine enthusiasts! All over the U.S., more wineries than ever are open and happy for you to stop on by. Winemakers and winery owners are among some of the world’s most charming and fascinating people too. If you are thinking about planning a winery vacation with your spouse or partner or even just exclusively for your lady friends, check out Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, California, Oregon and Washington, for some of the most popular wineries around the USA. You can do wine tours and wine tastings and they often have fine restaurants as well! Some wineries even offer hotel rooms, spas, wine classes, catering, private [...]

This winter, you’d really like to go somewhere warm for your vacation destination, and spring arrives early in January in Texas, where there is no snow, and the steaks are as big as the sky. And so is your itinerary of interesting things to do on this year’s Texas family vacation spots. You’ll want to start planning this trip right after the holidays.

Texas is that incredible place in America where the south meets the southwest. Your vacation will bring out the cowboy in you for sure, as you enjoy the warm Texas hospitality, whether you’re exploring the big cities, checking out the ranching lifestyle, or hitting the numerous historic tourist attractions throughout the state with the family.

Bring your favorite pair of cowboy boots, or pick up a new southwest in Texas, and get ready to dance. Don’t forget to bring your hat, day and night! Nightlife in a Texas town lets you shed [...]

If you love the outdoors, then the place to be on your next getaway is the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee. And the Appalachian Trail. And the Cherokee National Forest. And more. With such an abundance of outdoor vacation attractions like canoeing, kayaking, white water rafting, camping, hiking, climbing, fishing, swimming and boating, you’ll have to make sure you make time to relax and refresh by the waterfall before your trip is over.

Music that has influenced the world historically came from Tennessee, including striking moments in rock and roll, blues, country, and rockabilly. Cities like Memphis have a variety of destinations for you to tour, including the Rock and Soul Museum, and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Legends like Elvis and Johnny Cash left part of their stories in the halls of Sun Records, who offers guided tours to the public in their amazing studios. And of course no Tennessee getaway would be complete [...]

If you’re an animal lover, a Pennsylvania getaway is perfect for you. The first zoo in the United States calls Philadelphia home, as well as zoos in Erie, and the zoo and aquarium in Pittsburgh. Of course the animal lover who also loves the open outdoors will find nature in all her splendor at many Pennsylvania vacation destinations with an abundance of activities like camping, hiking, horseback riding, climbing, star gazing and spelunking. The extensive expanse of underground caves throughout Pennsylvania is mind-blowing to the first time cave explorer, and enticing to the experienced spelunker. Or head for higher elevation in the mountains, where at night, the sky is so clear, the constellations shine their magical shapes to light your way as the fresh air relaxes, refreshed and recharges you.

Keep the wind in your hair as you play a few rounds of golf, catch a sporting event, or cheer your favorite car at the [...]