Lafayette, Louisiana, and its surrounding communities are known as the capital of Cajun and Zydeco music, the traditional style of the Acadian people that originally traveled down from Canada. The unique sound features accordions, guitars, and pianos, totally different from the music you might hear in New Orleans. Many of these music venues are also restaurants and play … [Read more...] about Where to See Live Music in Lafayette, Louisiana
The 6 Best Instagram Spots on Jekyll Island, Georgia
Jekyll Island is one of the most charming of Georgia's Golden Isles, with quiet beaches and untamed stretches of coastal forest. But it's also full of places to snap selfies to share with friends back home. Here are a few of our favorite places to pose around the island. For more of our favorite photos from Jekyll Island and beyond, follow us on Instagram! Driftwood … [Read more...] about The 6 Best Instagram Spots on Jekyll Island, Georgia
21 Southern-Filmed Television Shows To Binge Right Now
The Southeast is a secondary Hollywood with countless television shows and movies filmed in Atlanta, New Orleans, and Wilmington. Now is the perfect time to binge-watch them until you can travel to the places from your screen. Atlanta The comedy series is about an aspiring rapper, his cousin, and their oddball friend trying to hustle their way to the top. It stars … [Read more...] about 21 Southern-Filmed Television Shows To Binge Right Now
Family-Friendly Guide to Hampton Roads, Virginia
Hampton Roads is the region around coastal Virginia that includes Hampton, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Newport News. It's accessible by three airports and is a few hours from Richmond. The region is not far from Williamsburg if you want to add to your trip. There are plenty of chain hotels with amenities for families. The Element Hotel Hampton is next to a shopping and … [Read more...] about Family-Friendly Guide to Hampton Roads, Virginia
15 Must-See Places in the Smokies
Spreading across over 500,000 acres between Tennessee and North Carolina, the Great Smoky Mountains is one of America's most stunning landscapes. While towns like Pigeon Forge and the Gatlinburg area are great, they're just a small part of what makes the mountains so "great." Check out some of our favorite spots in the park and surroundings. Cades Cove The Great … [Read more...] about 15 Must-See Places in the Smokies