Colorado State

Naples, FL

Columbus, OH

Panama City Beach, FL

Travel + Leisure

Panama City Beach is home to the world's largest population of bottlenose dolphins, a shipwreck trail for scuba divers, and, of course, beautiful beaches. Here's how to plan the perfect trip.

This Florida Town Is Perfect for Retirees and Families — With 300+ Days of Sunshine a Year and Some of the World's Most Beautiful Beaches

South Carolina State

If the beach—or anywhere near the water—is your happy place, you might consider South Carolina as a place to settle down now or one to file away as a potential candidate for retirement one day. The Palmetto State is probably best known for its unofficial Southern capital of Charleston, but its 187 miles of coastline are a close second. From North Myrtle Beach on the North Carolina-South Carolina border all the way down to Hilton Head located just a couple clicks from the Georgia coast, each one of South Carolina's beach towns, barrier islands, and waterfront destinations is more scenic than the last. Here are eight of the most beautiful places on the South Carolina coast.

The 8 Most Beautiful Places On The South Carolina Coast

Atlanta, GA

The standings are part of The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index.

This Southern City Was Named the Best Place to Live on the U.S. East Coast

Florida State

It might not come as a surprise to you, however, the way these are ranked might cause an eyebrow raise or two. Several Southwest Florida cities rank among the most expensive places to retire in the United States. The latest stats come from GoBankingRates. Almost half of the cities appearing...

Southwest Florida Cities Among Most Expensive Places To Retire

Vermont State

Woodstock, VT

Woodstock, Vermont, which claims the moniker, “America’s Prettiest Town,” lures leaf peepers to the area every fall.

Travelers Say This Tiny Town Is the Best Place to Visit in the Fall — and It’s Nicknamed ‘America’s Prettiest Town’

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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes and commentary from Donna Douglas are from an interview with her conducted by the author.]. Donna Douglas, who died of pancreative cancer at 82 in 2015, was an honest-to-goodness Southern Belle who displayed a natural beauty and talent in her portrayal of the hollering, rope-wearing, whistle-happy, and critter-cuddling Elly May Clampett on the 1960s classic TV hit, The Beverly Hillbillies.

TV's Beloved 'Beverly Hillbillies' Actress Donna Douglas: Nine Years After Her Death

This Country Has the Most Clean Beaches in the World — and They're All Gorgeous

They’re comfy enough for long-haul flights, too.

10 Wrinkle-free Everlane Styles You Can Wear Straight From Summer to Fall, From $40

The only way to know a place is to know its people.

I Sold My House in the U.S. and Retired in France — Here's What I Learned Along the Way

Texas State

AccuWeather

While many eyes have been watching Debby in the eastern United States, a tropical wave chugging westward over the Caribbean could find a way to impact southern Texas this weekend. AccuWeather meteorologists have been tracking new tropical waves of low pressure since early last week. One feature continues to move...

Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico could soon stir up new tropical trouble

You can be fashionable and responsible all at once.

I Love to Travel With a Crossbody, and These 11 Stylish Amazon Bags Will Keep Your Essentials Safe From $16

Virginia State

Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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J. Souza

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Here are the ins and outs of visiting the action-packed Galápagos Islands on a group-travel itinerary, according to one mom who just got back.

Going to the Galápagos Islands on a Group Tour? Here's What to Know

Maine State

Dunes on the Waterfront has been a Southern Maine staple for 88 years — and now it has a fresh look.

Sweet, Standalone Waterfront Cottages Are the Star of This Refurbished Maine Resort

Think twice before you reach for the ice bucket.

This Is the Grossest Thing You Can Do in Your Hotel Room, According to an Epidemiologist

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Uncovering Florida

With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

The offer for the Barclays JetBlue Plus Mastercard lasts through Sunday.

Score 80,000 Points When Signing Up for a JetBlue Credit Card This Weekend

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Bonita Springs, FL

Marco Island, FL

Goodland, FL

Estero, FL

Fort Myers, FL

Fort Myers Beach, FL

Immokalee, FL

Copeland, FL

Sanibel, FL

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This City Was Just Named the Best Place to Live in the U.S. for 2024 — and It's Got Near-perfect Weather

Naples, Florida, is now the best place to live in the country, according to a new...

This City Was Just Named the Best Place to Live in the U.S. for 2024 — and It's Got Near-perfect Weather

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