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We'd booked two nights in Tupelo, Mississippi, the birthplace of none other than the King of Rock ‘n' Roll, Elvis Presley.

It’s near impossible to get my extended family together for Christmas, so a few years ago my cousin Christine and I instigated a tradition of getting everyone together a couple of weeks prior to the holiday.

It goes back more than a half-century, when Mobile, Alabama made the Moon Pie became the official item through during Mardi Gras style parades, to help prevent potential injuries.

This mountain getaway hosts scores of road-tripping families and outdoor enthusiasts year-round, with snow sports in the winter and renowned hiking, biking, and water sports throughout the summer.

Whether you’re exploring the city for two days or two weeks, there are must-visit spots and mouthwatering meals everyone should experience on a Seattle vacation.

There’s more to the South than biscuits and gravy, drawling accents, and country and blues music.

Explore trendy bars and clubs in The Magic City’s lesser-known neighborhoods.

Here, summer camps allow mom and dad a free morning while kids learn about the environment, learn a new skill and just have plain ol’ fun.

“If it can host a World’s Fair,” said my boss when he saw my raised eyebrows, “it can host 200 salespeople.”

We hit the road and headed to a city with Cajun cuisine, craft beer, casinos, and more: Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Besides the natural beauty of the rainforests, bioluminescent lakes, and culinary delights, there are plenty of things to do for LGBTQ travelers. Here are five ways to enjoy a Puerto Rican gaycation.

If you’re thinking about exposing yourself to new things for your next vacation, look to Pasco County, Florida.

Vibrantly colorful people and animals appeared to move along the bricks, around the old doors and windows.

When I journeyed to Martin County to explore its great outdoors, my day was anything but routine. I found rivers, lagoons, wildlife centers, sanctuaries, and much more.

The ‘A’ is for astronomy, because there is nowhere in South Carolina where you can get a better glimpse of the stars.

Ridgeland is said to have more restaurants per capita than any other town in the state of Mississippi.

A couple's getaway in the natural beauty of Boulder, Colorado

A co-worker suggested doing something I'd never considered before: staying at a gay, all-male, clothing-optional resort in Palm Springs.

Whether you want to know what to pack, how to find the cheapest flights, or where to get an Insta-worthy pic, the best place to turn for inspiration is Instagram influencers.

Omaha's art scene has developed in many ways since I was a kid, and public art is one area where the city has really stepped up its game.

In Rock Hill, SC, we found a great variety of activities within a short driving distance; Kings Mountain State Park was our first stop.

Though most visitors to Lafayette might sooner associate the area with our more famed Cajun and Creole culinary fare (jambalaya, crawfish, and gumbo), it is the rice and gravy-centric plate lunch that fuels the people of Louisiana's Acadiana region.

Decide what’s most important for you to see and do while you’re in Montana—Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, charming small-towns, scenic byways, backroads adventures, backcountry exploration, luxury lodging, wildlife watching, history, arts and culture, or all of the above.

When she mentioned the words “Retail Trail,” that was enough for me to agree to a last-minute, girls-only getaway.

Taking travel goals to Martin County, FL: 1) Find a new place to eat and 2) Find a new place to shop.

With the assistance of a rather excellent public transportation system (which can help save you time on a walking tour of the city), it’s quite possible to see a vast majority of the San Francisco in a glimpse.

For birthdays or just any days, you'll find attractions the whole family will enjoy in Alpharetta, Georgia.

It was early October, so kids were back in school and most others were saving their vacation days for the holidays. This meant we could enjoy the famous theme parks of Orlando without the crazy lines. And, without the stress of crowds, I was able to reach a new level of adventure.

While I love old stuff, I am still a product of the new century. So it was a delightful surprise to find that Wyoming offered me that perfect mix of old and new, of vintage country pleasures and modern twists.

Mrs. Kay suggested I be Annie Oakley for our 4th grade class's living wax museum.

Family fun in Ridgeland, Mississippi, a vibrant, artsy community with small-town appeal and hospitality.

Jane, Emilie, and I had been friends since college, and they loved my idea of a Smoky Mountain getaway in Gatlinburg. Like me, they were also amateur artisans, so Gatlinburg had plenty to keep us busy.