Amelia Island, Florida is one of the most wonderful places to spend the holiday season, especially during the annual Dickens on Centre festivities. Held annually over a weekend in December, the downtown area of Fernandina Beach is transformed into a Victorian-era village, inspired by the classic Charles Dickens tale A Christmas Carol. It's is the island’s biggest holiday … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Dickens on Centre
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Gameday Guide to Tallahassee, Florida
Tallahassee, Florida is home to two major universities, Florida State University and Florida A&M. But unlike other college towns like Athens or Oxford, Tallahassee is the state capital and has a large percentage of full-time residents. Even if you're not visiting the campuses or catching a football game, there's plenty to see and do. Things to Do in … [Read more...] about Gameday Guide to Tallahassee, Florida
A First Timer’s Guide to Walt Disney World Transportation
Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida may just be the largest theme park in terms of acreage. It's made up of four parks, two water parks, and dozens of hotels. Disney has its own transportation system, made up of buses, the Monorail, boats, and a cable car. But despite plentiful options, it's not set up in a way that makes it easy to get from one resort area to another. … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Walt Disney World Transportation
Glory Filming Locations to Visit
Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman, and Cary Elwes star in Glory, the true tale of the first all-black volunteer company, which served in the Civil War. The soldiers, under the leadership of Colonel Shaw, played by Broderick, must overcome their own prejudices to lead their regiment to victory. The majority of the filming took place in coastal Georgia. … [Read more...] about Glory Filming Locations to Visit
The South’s Best Drive-In Restaurants
The drive-in restaurant is a relic of the past that harkens to the era of the road trip. Not many remain from the heyday but the South is home to many, still with their carhops serving hungry travelers. The next time you're in one of these destinations, be sure to pull over. Cardinal Drive-In, Winfield, Alabama If you want a good meal when traveling north of Tuscaloosa, … [Read more...] about The South’s Best Drive-In Restaurants
