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Diamond Spotlight  Located in the quaint residential Grove Park District of Asheville, the AAA Four Diamond-rated Albemarle Inn is a beautifully restored…

By Vanessa Infanzon My favorite places to vacation are under-the-radar. They’re the small towns in between places tourists seem to flock. Quiet…

By Tracey Teo Known for its vibrant arts scene, Asheville, North Carolina, is the ideal road-trip destination for those who want to…

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE By Carol L. Timblin Fans of Downton Abbey can’t seem to get enough of the public television hit series that…

By Vanessa Infanzon Four of our favorite comfort foods and where to find them in the Carolinas Cooler weather begs for foods…

From musical celebrations to cultural events, these autumn festivals make ideal weekend road trips.     Mountaineer Folk Festival  (Spencer, Tennessee) Sept.…

Explore the rich history of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians A bonfire illuminated the early dark of night. Families gathered…

Editor’s Escape Situated in the mountains of western North Carolina and in the Nantahala National Forest, Highlands is an ideal respite from…

A North Carolina Mystery Have you ever heard of a western North Carolina phenomenon known as the Brown Mountain Lights? These “ghost…

By Jen Tota McGivney Choose your own mountain adventure in the Carolinas. The Carolinas offer an abundance of mountain getaways, but with…