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If you had to sum up Jacksonville in a nutshell, it would be a boiled peanut: a secret recipe, an unexpected delight, and a reason to pause instead of passing through. Yes, we have 22 miles of beaches, year-round sunshine, world-class museums and all the special extras you’d expect from a city our size, but Jacksonville offers a different take on the basics.

We packed our flip-flops and made the four-hour drive from Charlotte to the stretch of sand, sun, and natural beauty known as the Hammock Coast

Hospitality Highway runs the length of Georgia 400, linking seven communities that share historical and cultural significance. Though each town has its own personality, they all share a passion for the arts.

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.

Imagine a paradise where the tropical sun kisses your skin and vibrant colors paint every street corner. This haven is Puerto Rico, a rich culture and natural beauty blend, inviting you on an exotic yet comfortably familiar journey. Begin your adventure with the ease of domestic travel – with no passport required for U.S. citizens and permanent residents and arrive in a place that feels like a world apart.