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Dusk view over the Biltmore Estate's lawn with the trees and house illuminated and decorated for Christmas at Biltmore

Christmas at Biltmore Adds Sparkle to Holidays

Kathy Newbern & J.S. FletcherDecember 3, 2022

This year's opulent Christmas at Biltmore holiday spectacular pays tribute to American landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead.

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Land of Oz in NC Delights ‘Wizard of Oz’ Lovers

Kathy Newbern & J.S. FletcherSeptember 18, 2022

Land of Oz, a unique theme park in Beech Mountain, North Carolina, enthralls Wizard of Oz fans during its limited openings each September.

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Things To Do In New Bern, NC: A Delightful Mix of Old and New

Kathy Newbern & J.S. FletcherJune 18, 2022

Wondering what to do in New Bern, NC? How to spend a weekend or more? Kathy Newbern delights in the mix she found in her namesake town.

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Eco-Friendly Resorts In the United States, Canada and The Caribbean

Lori TripoliMarch 31, 2022

These are some of our favorite eco-friendly resorts in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean, coupling luxury with environmental responsibility.

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Offbeat Sites and Quirky Museums in the Americas

GOTEditorsMarch 19, 2022

What's not to love about quirky museums and offbeat sites? While some are truly weird, others are unusual only in their singular focuses. No matter, these funky... Read More...

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Viewing a mural depicting Earl Scruggs, part of a perfect long weekend in Shelbym North Carolina

A Perfect Long Weekend in Shelby, North Carolina

Kathy Newbern & J.S. FletcherNovember 12, 2021

It's easy to spend a perfect long weekend in Shelby, North Carolina, a stop on the North Carolina Blue Ridge Music Trail. This city and surrounding Cleveland Co... Read More...

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