Travel

What better way to bid summer farewell than cruising the Carolina coastline on a trail dotted by our seven lighthouses?

You don’t have to be a J.R.R. Tolkien fan to stay in this adorable Hobbit Knoll inspired by The Shire dwelling in “The Lord of the Rings” and other books.

These waterproof boots support your ankles, are lightweight and don’t need breaking in before you hike.

No need to sacrifice luxury when you bed down for the night in one of these gorgeous luxury treehouses near Asheville, North Carolina.

Declared a National Natural Landmark in 1974, the dunes were dangerously close to urban development until a local resident planted herself in front of the oncoming bulldozers.

My husband wants me to try this thing called “camping.”

At this rainforest retreat you can sleep in one of 19 bungalows built on stilts to accommodate the rising water levels of the wet season.

Imagine yourself lounging on a patio, a chilled glass of Pacheca Branco Grande Reserve in your hand, overlooking the vineyards of a lush 18th-century estate and vineyard in the Douro Valley in Portugal.

Over a year ago, my family began planning a reunion in Tennessee. Fortunately, we were able to modify our travel plans instead of canceling due to coronavirus.

As we participate in the Great International Shut-in, we noticed people posting beautiful photos from their neighborhoods. We asked if we could make them into postcards and share them with our readers.

No more marathon road trips or flights taken just to get a passport renewed in time.

Travel writer Jason Frye knows North Carolina, a state he fell in love with during vacations when he was growing up in West Virginia. He’s written several guidebooks about the Tar Heel State and his two latest are “Moon North Carolina: With Great Smoky Mountains” and “Moon North Carolina Coast: With the Outer Banks.”

Thanks to B.B. King’s relentless touring schedule – appearing in 342 shows in 1956 – he was known worldwide as “The King of the Blues.” He reworked a 1951 blues song, “The Thrill is Gone,” lifting it to a Grammy award in 1970.

Listen carefully in the juke joints, restaurants or the impressive interactive museums in Tunica, Cleveland, Clarksdale and Indianola, and you’re bound to hear fans talking about their love of the blues – many with international accents.

While you may think of camping sites, lodges and cabins for park accommodations, some offer lodging a bit more out-of-the box. We recently stayed in a 1970s barrel cabin in Unicoi State Park in North Georgia, so named because it’s shaped like a giant barrel.

For three years, I’ve written the same words on Airbnb’s reservation field that says “tell your host why you’re in town.”

Set on 614 acres at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains in Ireland, Ballyfin may be the most elegantly appointed place I’ve ever stayed. It’s the kind of setting where no ottoman or pillow goes unfringed, you’ll encounter a full suit of armor on the staircase and the 20 bedrooms have names, not numbers.

The results of our first poll on The Travel 100 are in! Is it rude to recline your seat all the way on an airline? The options:

We zipped along on our green scooters, passing the impossibly white sand dunes of the Gulf of Mexico on one side and the Santa Rosa Sound on the other, enjoying the unspoiled beauty of Gulf Islands National Seashore in Navarre Beach.

Many think that winter is for hibernation. But in Sylva, Dillsboro, Cherokee and Cashiers, it is an undiscovered season with limitless offerings perfect for a seasonal getaway.

In the North Carolina mountain towns, there are many Instagram-worthy scenic views.

From the mountains to the coast, North Carolina offers quite a few beautiful drives.

During a recent Palm Beach getaway we took a fascinating island tour where we heard tales of the rich and dysfunctional while viewing their mega-mansions, dined on superb sushi and took the best food tour I’ve ever been on where I was introduced to the charming custom of fika in Sweden.

North Carolina’s mountain towns are known for their abundance of natural beauty. Some of the best-kept waterfall secrets are hidden along the trails of Cashiers, Cherokee, Sylva and Dillsboro. The nearby American Continental Divide is where water flows in two directions, creating serene, cascading falls and deep lagoons.

A few simple changes can add up to big cost savings when it comes to gasoline. Below are a few easy things to do:

Before vacay this summer, equip your phone with these three great apps:

I wouldn’t have moved from Maine to North Carolina if it wasn’t for my father. He encouraged me to apply to NC State University.

North Carolina’s coast is composed of more than 300 miles of barrier island beaches, coastal towns, national seashores and lighthouses. USA Today surveyed North Carolinians on their favorite beach spots and released a list of the top 10.

It’s a game changer for travel around south Florida. Brightline began express train service in January between West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, and added service to Miami last week.

For more than four decades, I’ve been exploring the North Carolina mountains, and the options for outdoor enthusiasts are pretty exhaustive. Linville’s caverns, gorge and falls make for a great weekend getaway.