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Enter to Win a Night at Blowing Rock’s Newest Boutique Hotel, The Embers

The Embers Hotel is Blowing Rock’s newest boutique hotel...

Tips on Taking A Weekend Trip to Savannah

Welcome to Savannah, Georgia, where history and charm collide...

15 Summer Weekends Trip #14: Another Deluxe Small Town Getaway

In June we shared a complete guide to a lesser known small town getaway nestled in the mountains of North Carolina (for that info, click here). Now, it's time to share one more. Whether you're looking for one final...

15 Summer Weekends Trip #13: Islands to Visit ~ Near Here and Close Enough.

True or false: When you think about summer vacations, few things sound better than escaping to a nearby island. If you answered "true", then keep reading - our 13th of 15 Summer Weekends is perfect for you. For Trip...

15 Summer Weekends Trip #12: August Travel Deals Starting at $36 Roundtrip

We’re back with our exclusive monthly scoop on the best travel deals this month – these August travel picks will help you travel more and better than ever. Because these trips are such a steal, you’ll be able to squeeze...

End Of Summer Adventure: Visit This NC Vineyard, Less Than 45 Minutes Away

Need to pack in just one more dose of summer before you get back to whatever reality awaits after Labor Day? Same. Not enough time or budget left to organize a full-on weekend getaway? Same. Just looking for an...

15 Summer Weekends, Trip #11: Canada Re-Opens. Here’s What You Need to Know.

As COVID-19 travel restrictions began to lift earlier this year, travelers from the US flocked by air to Mexico for weekend getaways while escapes to Canada remained off of the table. With recent announcements we now know that our...

15 Summer Weekends, Trip #10: Time to Beat the Heat

While this summer hasn't been as hot and humid as summers past, temperatures are rising and the Carolina heat is setting in. If 90+ degree heat isn't your cup of tea, you're in luck - cooling off in the...

15 Summer Weekends Trip #9: Low Fare Flight Deals For 3 Luxe Destination Getaways

We’re back with the scoop on how to maximize your summer fun with easy escapes for a quick getaway. This week for Trip #9 of our 15 Summer Weekend Trips series we’re cashing in on Charlotte's current low-fare bonanza. That's...

15 Summer Weekends, 15 Summer Trips. This Week We Find Your July Travel Deals.

We’re back with our exclusive monthly scoop on the hottest travel deals this month, departing from Charlotte, North Carolina. Because this edition's 8 trips are such a steal, you’ll be able to squeeze more fun out of your 15...

15 Summer Weekends, Trip #7: Hit the Hills and Head for Wine Country.

So far in our 15 Summer Trips to fill 15 of your summer weekends we've been to: music festivals in Charleston and Savannah, the "Little Grand Canyon," beaches along the East Coast with June travel deals, an island with...

15 Summer Weekends, Trip #6: A Stateside Taste of Spain.

Spain reopened to vaccinated US travelers on June 7. Amazing, right?! Yes, though getting to Spain from Charlotte isn't as easy as it used to be. Pre-pandemic, we Charlotteans enjoyed access to a regularly held direct flight from our...

15 Summer Weekends, Trip #5: Escape the Heat and Hit the This Lesser Known Mountain Town.

For our fifth of fifteen summer trips to fill your 15 Summer Weekends, we're headed up (in elevation that is) and off of the beaten path. There's something about the increasing humidity and temperatures of Charlotte summers that make...

15 Summer Weekends, Trip #4: Beautiful Landscapes, Rich History, and Wild Ponies.

We're back with the scoop on how to maximize your summer fun with nearby escapes for an easy getaway. This week for Trip #4 of our 15 Summer Weekends, 15 Summer Trips series we're headed to a gem that's...