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December 2014

Southern charm: A romantic Gatlinburg getaway

The Great Smoky Mountains have been luring visitors with its rolling peaks and low-hanging fog. In fact, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most-visited national park in the United States, attracting 9 million visitors every year. Image Source: Brandon Shea The beauty of…
Kyle Coleman
December 31, 2014

Traveling under the radar: Lesser-known destinations

It’s time to start planning your next trip. But where should you go? Maybe Hawaii is your next travel destination? Australia? Jamaica? Italy? With the hundreds of places to choose from, it’s hard to narrow it down and choose just one. But when it comes…
Kyle Coleman
December 17, 2014

Parisian pairings: Paintings and pastries

There are two things that most people travel to Paris for — beautiful, iconic artwork and tasty, equally iconic pastries. Paris is full of art museums with some of the finest art collections in the world. In addition to this love for art, the French…
Kyle Coleman
December 15, 2014

10 most popular beach destinations during winter

  As temperatures begin dropping to the bitter single digits and heavy snows start falling, there’s nothing you want more than to feel the warmth of the sun on your face as you lie on a beach reading a book and listening to the waves…
Kyle Coleman
December 10, 2014

Home vs hotel: Which is better for the holidays?

‘Tis the season for holiday shopping, baking delicious candies, listening to your favorite holiday chart toppers and spending time with your loved ones. It’s also that time of year for your annual internal debate — whether you should stay with your family you’re visiting or…
Kyle Coleman
December 9, 2014

Wackiest roadside attractions across America

Not too many things are more adventurous — nor are more American — than a road trip. The open road, tasty snacks, the perfect playlist and a car full of friends or family make for a great American tradition. But what makes a road trip…
Kyle Coleman
December 3, 2014

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