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An Oasis of Pampering: The Umstead Delights
Seeking to relax in pampered luxury? The Umstead Resort and Spa in Cary, NC, near Raleigh, delivers superb hotel facilities, a high level of service and the great outdoors at its doorstep. Nationally recognized editor and writer Ruthanne Terrero recently visited The Umstead on a Girlfriend Getaway. She provides insight about accommodations, spa treatments, outdoor hikes, dining, shopping and more!
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Southern Travel Features
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Armchair Traveler: Exploring the South Via Books
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This month we look at a trio of savory new guidebooks delving into specific journeys throughout the U.S. South. One is an enchanting guide to literary-focused road trips within North Carolina, another showcases Florida's many unusual, eclectic monuments, and the third lays out fun options for accessible" vacations. So whether you plan a trip soon or just want to dream about going, these guides show the way.
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A French Quarter Jaunt
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From beignets at Café du Monde to a carriage ride along historic streets, the Big Easy remains an impressive tourism draw. Editor Susan J. Young took a five-night cruise on the Carnival Fantasy from New Orleans earlier this year. After debarking the newly refurbished ship, she hopped in a cab to the French Quarter for 90 minutes of fun. For visitors, New Orleans still oozes charm. New attractions, hotels and restaurants also have opened. Best of all, the city isn't over-run with visitors.
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Cotton is King: SC's Redcliffe Plantation
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In a fiery U.S. Senate speech in 1858, Sen. James Henry Hammond of SC defended southern states rights and uttered the famous words: "Cotton is King." While that political strategy proved to be flawed, he left one enduring legacy for future generations -- Redcliffe, his plantation home near the Savannah River just 10 miles from Augusta, GA. Now operated by the state's park service, this SC plantation offers a glimpse into antebellum history.
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Vrrooooomm! The Daytona 500 Experience
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If you're anywhere near I-95 in central Florida, check out the Daytona 500 Experience. Located at Daytona International Speedway, this high-tech, high-touch attraction gives NASCAR fans and sports enthusiasts an up-close look at the speedway's famed tri-oval track, as well as a chance to jump in a simulator and drive the track for themselves. Historical memorabilia, IMAX 3D movies and simulators are on tap. Zooooommmm....
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One Trip, Two Experiences: Dallas & Fort Worth
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One of our top freelance travel writers, Georgina Cruz, just visited Dallas, or the Big "D" as it's often called. Georgina gives a roundup of what's to see and do in Dallas, and also explores the world of nearby Fort Worth. Dallas is brash, bold and artistic. Fort Worth is also modern, but with an Old West flair. Just 30 minutes outside of Dallas by car, you can also explore Southfork Ranch (shown at left), made famous by the 1980s tv series, "Dallas." Where's JR?
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Reader Trip Reports
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Request for Floor Plan?
One reader who read our original story on the Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings house at Cross Creek in Florida (see the Florida State Page) has asked if there is an available floor plan for the house. We happily provide a few gleanings...
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North Carolina's Outer Banks
From Kathryn in NC...
Kathryn writes to tell us how to get off the beaten path in North Carolina's Outer Banks. She says: "Currituck is north of the more populated areas of Nags Head and Kitty Hawk, and offers visitors beautiful beaches, fishing and golf, and Jeep tours."
For those headed to the outer banks, this is something to consider. You can visit Currituck County's official site at www.visitcurrituck.com.
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