From the monthly archives:

March 2009

Traveling With . . .

East Cobb couple Wally and Christine Beard will be celebrating their fifty-fifth wedding anniversary this month. The only question facing these two former high school chemistry lab partners is where to pop the champagne cork when that special day rolls around. Having already been to all seven continents, eighty-four countries and all fifty states they’re [...]

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For Art’s Sake

Two galleries in Beaufort County, South Carolina showcase tremendous talent from the Low Country.
By Stacey Dougherty

Historic Beaufort
Art is an integral element of the Low Country. It characterizes the area just as much as its history, physical beauty and native wildlife.
Beaufort’s downtown area, designated a National Historic Landmark District, is home to a thriving gallery scene. [...]

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Camping Connection

There are forty-five state parks in Georgia that offer the public a wide-range of options when it comes to getting outside to experience Mother Nature up close. The park system provides an inexpensive way to get away and enjoy the unique natural resources Georgia has to offer. And the amenities at some parks can rival [...]

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Discover Bajan Flavor

By Hope S. Philbrick
Of course a camera, swimsuit, sunglasses, sport gear and perhaps even an umbrella will come in handy. But the only essential you need to enjoy a vacation in Barbados is taste buds. Whether dining in a roadside shack or at an elegant restaurant, Barbadian (locals use the term Bajan) flavors never disappoint. [...]

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St. John, USVI

Paradise With Its Own National Park
Story and photos by Stacey Dougherty
It was mid-afternoon and we were sitting on the open upper deck of the Red Hook ferry on St. Thomas. As we waited to get under way to St. John, we were treated to a surprise welcome from one of the locals. The passenger behind [...]

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Gear, Guides & Technology

I must confess, I am a full-blown techno geek, always looking for the next gadget or gizmo to make my life run more smoothly. The aim of this column is to help provide you with ideas to make your travel experience more enjoyable and productive. The object here is to provide something for everyone. If [...]

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The Sea Islands of Beaufort County, S.C.

The Hunting Island Lighthouse, South Carolina’s only lighthouse open to the public.

History, Wildlife, Beaches and More
Story and photos by Stacey Dougherty
When standing on the observation platform of the Hunting Island State Park Lighthouse it’s obvious why this coastal region of South Carolina is dubbed the Low Country. The expansive view of the park’s maritime [...]

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Staying in Belize…

…in a small, romantic and affordable hotel nestled off the coast of Central America.
Story and photos by Stacey Dougherty

Nothing quite beats getting away from it all when that means jetting off to a remote island in the Caribbean Sea surrounded by nothing except other tiny islands and atolls, all part of the second largest barrier [...]

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What2Read

Never in the history of civilization has there existed the wide-range of options available today to satisfy our hunger for the written word. Books, magazines, newspapers, the internet, not to mention junk mail, all vie for the limited amount of time we all have to devote to reading. I myself am guilty of reading cereal [...]

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