http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast-travel-news-82097.html en-us Copyright 2009 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:05:52 GMT 2009-12-01T07:05:52Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/travels-along-the-delta-213852.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82097 Unlike Atlanta, six different flags have actually flown over this port city throughout its long history, so it is a bit ironic that there is no Six Flags amusement park in Mobile. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:05:17 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/travels-along-the-delta-213852.html Blake Guthrie 2009-11-25T21:05:17Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/weekend-in-palm-beach-205283.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82097 From the beach to polo, Palm Beach has plenty of activities to keep tourists busy. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:58:13 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/weekend-in-palm-beach-205283.html Clara Bosonetto
 2009-11-19T19:58:13Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/a-relaxing-alternative-205277.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82097 Part of South Carolina’s Grand Strand - a coastal area that includes Myrtle Beach to the north - Murrells Inlet is a place for those who don’t care for high-rise condos on crowded beaches. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:25:32 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/a-relaxing-alternative-205277.html Blake Guthrie 2009-11-19T19:25:32Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/southeastern-festivals-near-atlanta-56315.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82097 Georgia Helen - The Festival of Trees, through Dec. 12, features beautifully decorated trees throughout Unicoi State Park and Lodge. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:00:51 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/southeastern-festivals-near-atlanta-56315.html 2009-11-19T19:00:51Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/small-but-so-cultured-187454.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82097 The former mill town of Newberry, S.C. is making a comeback as an off-the-beaten-path tourist destination. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:16:37 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/small-but-so-cultured-187454.html Blake Guthrie 2009-11-05T20:16:37Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/memphis-sites-are-full-187383.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82097 Memphis means music. The River City has many charms - great food, views of the Mississippi, a let-the-good-times-roll ethos - but it’s the tunes that keep tourists coming. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:57:33 GMT rellis@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/travel/memphis-sites-are-full-187383.html Ralph Ellis 2009-11-05T19:57:33Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/one-tank-trip-beech-176359.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82097 One of the highest points in North Carolina at 5,506 feet above sea level, Beech Mountain provides plenty of opportunities for winter sports lovers to get their snow on. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:50:24 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/one-tank-trip-beech-176359.html Amy Hunter 2009-10-28T17:50:24Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/five-ski-resorts-that-176342.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82097 Out west, the mountains may be higher and the resorts bigger, but the Southeast offers some worthwhile ski areas of its own. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:14:00 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/five-ski-resorts-that-176342.html Blake Guthrie 2009-10-28T17:14:00Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/one-tank-trip-ellijay-169570.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82097 The Martyn House Retreat & Event Facility near Ellijay is not your traditional B&B. Where else can you spend the night in a luxuriously appointed tent from India and dine on breakfast prepared with freshly picked ingredients from the on-site gardens? Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:34:40 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/one-tank-trip-ellijay-169570.html Blake Guthrie 2009-10-22T15:34:40Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/3-price-points-the-169552.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82097 Take a trolley tour of the Jekyll Island National Historic Landmark District, stroll the Cumberland Island national seashore, or cruise on a retired shrimping ship. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:41:59 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/3-price-points-the-169552.html Clara Bosonetto Maerz 2009-10-22T14:41:59Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/one-tank-trip-thomasville-163501.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82097 In the late Victorian era, Thomasville was known as one of the nation’s most fashionable respites. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:48:48 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/one-tank-trip-thomasville-163501.html Towles Kintz 2009-10-15T15:48:48Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/5-antiquing-spots-in-163525.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82097 If searching for treasures among eclectic collections of estate jewelry, vintage clothes and 19th-century furnishings is your idea of fun, a vacation to one of the Southeast’s antique hot spots might be in order. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:47:54 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/5-antiquing-spots-in-163525.html Amy Hunter 2009-10-15T14:47:54Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/americus-grand-past-rich-163502.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82097 Once an agricultural community in rural Sumter County, present-day Americus is easing into its newest role as a tourist destination. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:44:51 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/americus-grand-past-rich-163502.html Blake Guthrie 2009-10-15T14:44:51Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/one-tank-trip-lexington-157806.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82097 Located in the heart of North Carolina, the small city of Lexington (and its surrounding area) is a place that beckons outdoor enthusiasts, NASCAR fans and barbecue lovers alike. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:52:53 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/one-tank-trip-lexington-157806.html Blake Guthrie 2009-10-08T17:52:53Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/one-tank-trip-gatlinburg-151918.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82097 If Panama City Beach moved to the mountains, it would probably look a lot like Gatlinburg, Tenn. The family-focused destination is chock-a-block with the kinds of attractions that make children’s eyes bug out. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:12:03 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/one-tank-trip-gatlinburg-151918.html Amy Hunter 2009-10-01T16:12:03Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/fall-events-near-smokies-148825.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82097 GATLINBURG, Tenn. - Amid the backdrop of fall foliage in the Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee is celebrating the season with crafts, food and music. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:26:08 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/fall-events-near-smokies-148825.html 2009-09-28T18:26:08Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/south-carolina-preservation-society-148664.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82097 CHARLESTON, S.C. - South Carolina's oldest city is preparing to open its most beautiful homes to visitors. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:26:12 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/south-carolina-preservation-society-148664.html 2009-09-28T14:26:12Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/cheekwood-celebrates-50-years-148660.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82097 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art is preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:21:13 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/cheekwood-celebrates-50-years-148660.html 2009-09-28T14:21:13Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/halloween-themed-attractions-at-148728.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82097 ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Eighty-one percent of amusement parks will hold Halloween or fall-themed events this year, according to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:15:23 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/halloween-themed-attractions-at-148728.html 2009-09-28T14:15:23Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/90-years-later-opera-148684.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82097 NEW ORLEANS - Bourbon Street, where Dixieland jazz competes with karaoke bars, rock 'n' roll cover bands and strip club jukeboxes, is also one of the first places in America where opera was heard. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:46:19 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/90-years-later-opera-148684.html STACEY PLAISANCE 2009-09-28T13:46:19Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/not-so-ordinary-tennessee-148674.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82097 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - In this city of songs and sequins, it's not a honky-tonk. Or a recording studio. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:26:20 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/not-so-ordinary-tennessee-148674.html JOE EDWARDS 2009-09-28T13:26:20Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/festivals-feature-sea-s-115049.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82097 Two to check out this weekend: the Beaufort Shrimp Festival, a small town gem on the South Carolina coast; and the 23rd annual North Carolina Seafood Festival, featuring an array of Tar Heel State seafood. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:19:00 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/festivals-feature-sea-s-115049.html Lynn and Cele Seldon 2009-09-25T20:19:00Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/beaches/weekend-in-key-west-145961.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82097 Set sail aboard a 118-foot gaff-rigged schooner, experience the amazing underwater world with SNUBA gear, or take a full-day saltwater fishing trip. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:07:29 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/beaches/weekend-in-key-west-145961.html Clara Bosonetto Maerz 2009-09-24T18:07:29Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/ghost-tours-of-the-145987.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82097 Find tours featuring ghosts, dungeons, the paranormal and other unexplained phenomena in nine Southeastern states. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:02:51 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/ghost-tours-of-the-145987.html 2009-09-24T18:02:51Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/haunted-hotels-five-if-145969.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82097 Some of the finest inns of the Southeast come appointed with apparitions - allegedly littered with phantoms, spirits and poltergeists. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:00:24 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/haunted-hotels-five-if-145969.html Heather Mark 2009-09-24T18:00:24Z