You promised yourself you’d get out and golf more. But winter is here again, and all of your favorite courses are covered in snow. But in the South, there is no snow, and below the Mason-Dixon Line are signature golf clubs and a state-owned courses, just waiting for you to play a few rounds. So get out there and plan your next golfing vacation today!

Between courses you’ll love the great opportunities of Southern attractions like ocean fishing, boating cruises, chartered boats and cruise boats, which are available for sunsets, dinner cruises, dolphin watching, and watersports. And then there’s the beach, and if you want golf and beach, you’ll want Gulf Shore Alabama, whose claim to fame is Small Town – Big Beach, to which we add: Great Golf. Right near the miles and miles of beautiful Gulf coastline to relax, refresh and unwind are more than a dozen world-class golf courses for you to [...]

If you look around hard enough during your family vacation, you will see there is numerous fun activities to see and do, but look for the more unique specialty activities too. Here are some ideas on things to do that you may not have thought of before. In the wintertime, try skiing, snowboarding or tobagganing with the family, just ask the locals for where their fav spots are for these winter sports. How about building a snowman or snow fort just outside your hotel? Maybe there is a good ice skating rink inside or out on a local lake that others may recommend. Ask the locals for recommendations on other winter activities nearby too. For outside activities while on vacation during the spring or summer months, go walking or hiking, canoeing or kayaking while camping at an approved campground, or go fishing, boating, or boating. Look around for the area’s local playgrounds and parks are [...]

As you plan your vacation, getting away from the cold weather just isn’t enough: You want your beach vacation to warm you to the bone, long enough to last long after you’ve returned home from your trip. So you’re on a quest for the perfect Sunshine State vacation: a Florida getaway. With the longest coastline in the contiguous United States, you have more than 1,300 miles of breathtaking Florida beaches and oceanic attractions from which to select.

Whether traveling with the kids or enjoying your own time off, Florida vacation destinations are the perfect getaway for every size family. Any travel guide will tell you: Tourism and tourist attractions are Florida’s specialty, as they welcome more winter and spring guests than any other vacation destination in the world. Many of the globe’s top theme parks are waiting for you to visit and have the vacation experience of a lifetime. Or for something a little “earthier”, [...]

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 [...]