Tag: Gardens

Picture-perfect charm in Bluegrass Country. Our guide to Georgetown KY Things To Do. By Hope S. Philbrick Georgetown may be the fastest-growing community in Kentucky, thanks in part to its close proximity to Lexington, but the pace feels as relaxed as you’d expect to find in any...

Sweet spot. Our Eat & Burn series showcases destinations through their cuisine and inviting ways to burn calories. By Hope S. Philbrick Butler County is located in the Southwestern region of Ohio; Indiana sits on its western border and Kentucky is less than an hour south. Reaching this...

Escape to this lakeside jewel bursting with art, gardens, waterfalls and more. By Cheryl Rodewig I’ll admit I was planning a trip to Toronto when my mouse first hovered over Burlington, Ontario, on the map. My curiosity was piqued. Of course, I ultimately decided to go....

Adults-oriented evening outdoor social returns to the Atlanta Botanical Garden for 2018. Explore Atlanta, Georgia's lush urban oasis in the cool of the evening on Thursdays from May through September as Cocktails in the Garden returns to the Atlanta Botanical Garden again for 2018. As an...

Great news for frugal adults. A new pass is available to help you discover the beautiful gardens and gourmet offerings of the English countryside—while saving money. The Gardens & Gourmet pass offers free entry to a huge range of gardens as well as food and...

The Lowcountry’s best-kept secret. By Hope S. Philbrick Sincere yet playful, beautiful yet authentic, loaded with everything a vacationer needs yet not overrun with tourist attractions: This is South Carolina’s Hammock Coast. Located between Myrtle Beach and Charleston, the Hammock Coast is comprised of five communities: Garden...

Holiday spirit lights up the skies south of Charlotte, North Carolina. By Hope S. Philbrick If there’s one drawback to being a grownup it’s that it’s too easy to get caught up in all the must-dos that build up this time of year that you forget...

Find Your Bliss By Renée S. Gordon Mexico’s Banderas Bay is 26 miles from north to south with Puerto Vallarta situated in the center. The Bay culminates at the quiet, scenic 46-mile stretch of beaches in the area known as Cabo Corrientes in the foothills south...

Make the most of a brief visit in the place “Where Southern Charm Blossoms” By Hope S. Philbrick We spent less than 24 hours in Belmont, North Carolina—eight of them asleep. And yet it was enough to fall head over heels for the place. Though a longer...

Winter blooms in Belmont, North Carolina. By Hope S. Philbrick Winter giving you the shivers? Feel the warm promise of spring at an exclusive new exhibit at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in Belmont, North Carolina. Step inside the tropical Orchid Conservatory, peel off your coat, and feel...