Archive for the ‘United States South’ Category
New Orleans Wine and Food Experience has Aged to Perfection – 20th year will celebrate in grand style with cake, Champagne, wine and food
New Orleans, Louisiana – What began as a small, intimate, one-day gathering of wineries and chefs 20 years ago has grown into a grand celebration of wine and food attracting more than 10,000 people each year over a 5-day weekend, and giving back to the community through support of various organizations. The 20th Anniversary of [...]
February 3, 2012
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San Antonio, Texas, Transforms Into “City Of Yellow Roses”
Already one of the world’s most romantic destinations, San Antonio is going all out for this year’s Valentine’s Week by transforming into the “City of Yellow Roses.” Roses mean romance, but in San Antonio it’s only natural that the color of romance be yellow, not red.
February 2, 2012
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Alabama Tourism to Celebrate “The Year of Food” in 2012
Montgomery, Ala.—The Alabama Tourism Department will kick off its 2012 campaign, The Year of Alabama Food, on January 27, during the FoodBlogSouth event in Birmingham. The event is a conference for food writers, bloggers and photographers.
January 27, 2012
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What’s New in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, for 2012 Includes Flying Like a Wild Eagle at Dollywood!
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (January 2012) – An innovative roller coaster, a 72-foot-tall balloon, Hollywood stars in wax and a salute to the Titanic will highlight 2012 in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Dollywood launches its 2012 season on March 24 with the $20 million Wild Eagle roller coaster. It is the first of its design in the U.S. It [...]
January 27, 2012
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Secret City Excursion Train Adds Valentine Trips in Tennessee
Southern Appalachia Railway Museum has announced two additional departures to its very popular Valentine dinner train schedule, due to unusually high demand for reservations. Trains have been added for a 6 p.m. departure on Friday, February 10 and a 1 p.m. departure on Sunday, February 12.
January 26, 2012
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Alabama Tourism Releases Songwriters Contest CD
Montgomery, Ala. — The top 11 songs from the Year of Alabama Music Songwriters Contest are featured on a CD titled Alabama Road Songs. The tourism department released the CD at an event in Birmingham at American Idol winner Taylor Hick’s restaurant, Ore. Season 4 American Idol finalist Bo Bice and Alabama Songwriter Contest winner [...]
December 9, 2011
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288 Ways To Meet Mother Nature at Wilderness Wildlife Week in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (December 2011) – Wilderness Wildlife Week in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., has created 288 ways for you to get to know Mother Nature and the cultural heritage of the Great Smoky Mountains during the Jan. 7-14, 2012, salute to the outdoors.
December 7, 2011
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TIME Tags Pigeon Forge Among ‘9 Most Christmassy Towns in America’
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (December 2011) – With the nationally recognized Inn at Christmas Place and the year-round excitement of the Incredible Christmas Place retail store leading the charge, TIME magazine calls Pigeon Forge, Tenn., one of the “9 Most Christmassy Towns in America.”
December 7, 2011
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Haunted Places in McAllen, Texas
McAllen, Texas – If you’re into the paranormal, and like to sit around campfires listening to ghost stories, we’ve got a treat for you. The McAllen area is full of things that go bump in the night, strange mysterious occurrences and tales of the unexplained. We invite you to come discover our haunted places. Sleep [...]
September 28, 2011
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Lafayette Lousiana Named Best Food Town In The USA
In Lafayette, the heart of Louiisiana’s Cajun Country, we’ve always known we have the best food and now we have the title to prove it. Lafayette has been named the Best Food Town in the USA in the Rand McNally Best of the Road® Rally.
September 26, 2011
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