Cool off during those hot Orlando days at Volcano Bay, Universal Orlando Resort's newest theme park. The water park is located next to Cabana Bay Resort and is known for the volcano structure that serves as the hub. It takes its inspiration from the South Pacific, from the Easter Island-style statues as you enter the park to the Polynesian dishes at the restaurants. Prepare … [Read more...] about What to See at Universal’s Volcano Bay
Southern Stays: The Swag
Originally a family's private mountaintop getaway built in 1969, The Swag welcomed visitors for the 1982 World's Fair in Knoxville, which inspired them to become a luxury retreat. Set along the Cataloochee Divide in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, it now has a loyal group of annual guests that return season after season, from April to November. A couple who … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Swag
Weekend Guide to Bryson City and Cherokee, North Carolina
While most think of Tennessee when it comes to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, there is a portion in North Carolina as well. The border between the states is dotted with scenic towns that make for an ideal weekend getaway. Bryson City has its roots in the railroad, which still influences it today, while Cherokee is a Native American reservation that is the … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Bryson City and Cherokee, North Carolina
The South’s Best Gaming Towns
A few places might come to mind when you think of casino destinations, but did you know gaming is legal in certain parts of the South? They are allowed by law generally because they are on tribal lands or considered to be on the water, using a series of loopholes. Try your luck in any of these destinations, which have much more to offer than games of chance. Tunica, … [Read more...] about The South’s Best Gaming Towns
Film Friday: Boy Erased
Based on the book of the same name, Boy Erased tells the true story of the son of a Baptist pastor who is sent to a gay conversion program. Lucas Hedges stars alongside Nicole Kidman, Joel Edgerton, and Russell Crowe. Filming took place throughout Atlanta, including in Decatur. Filmed In: Atlanta, Georgia If You Like: The Miseducation of Cameron Post … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Boy Erased