Southeast Travel

Learn about the Southeast and find fun things to do and see in Southern states like Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, and the Carolinas.

Savannah Tourism gets $100M Boost

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Savannah’s top tourism official says he believes the city’s vital travel market has rebounded after a brief slump driven by the recession.

A new report shows Savannah had about 300,000 more visitors last year than in 2009. They spent an additional $100 million.

Joe Marinelli of Visit Savannah, the city’s visitor bureau, says hotel tax [...]

Five Famed Georgia Cities

Depending on your interest and how much time you have to devote, there is a long list of “must do or see” locations included in Georgia tourism. You will find quiet towns like Breman and historic mountain regions like the foothills and peaks of the Blue Ridge Parkway. There is the excitement of big cities like [...]

Idaho Tourism

Our new Idaho tourism website has launched.  We still have to add images, but the content and pages [...]

South Carolina Unhealthy State

I love South Carolina, but I hate trying to find a healthy restaurant as most places in South Carolina allow smoking. Living in Georgia – a non smoking state – I’m spoiled by all the clean air and the ability to actually taste and enjoy my food, and the ability to leave a restaurant without stinking [...]

North Carolina Smoking Ban : Starts Jan 2010

Starting January 2010 North Carolina will be a non-smoking state. That’s why I suggest you avoid the state until that time if you care about your health and the health of your family. The people of North Carolina are the type that will stop on the road and help you change a tire but only recently [...]

Must See Places in North Carolina

North Carolina is full of things to see and do with some of the most beautiful scenes in the Southeast. From the beaches to the mountains and everything in between, there is something here for everyone! The outdoors scene in North Carolina is certainly one of the most diverse in the Southeast. [...]

Carnival Cruise Line Suspends Stops to Mexican Ports

Carnival Cruise Lines is not stopping at Mexican ports until further notice. Even though I think the scare over the Swine Flu is overblown right now in the U.S. I do think this is a smart precaution. I do wonder how much more this is going to hurt Mexican tourism. Between the increased [...]