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The Fascinating History Of Cities You Didn't Know

Thursday, March 07, 2024

Historical sites and informative tours are a primary draw for travelers when exploring a new city, and for good reason. You can follow...

Seven Southern Barrier Islands Where We Wouldn’t Mind Getting Stranded

Friday, March 01, 2024

Garden & Gun loves Dauphin Island and we couldn't agree more. Who hasn’t dreamed of an island escape? Some people might...

United Airlines Announces Nonstop Service to Washington, D.C.

Friday, March 01, 2024

On March 1, 2024, the Mobile Airport Authority (MAA) announced that United Airlines will be offering nonstop service from Mobile...

Africatown Heritage House again earns recognition in USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Whether you’re interested in American history or millennia of human history, you can learn a lot about the past with a visit to...

Visit Mobile to host 92nd Alpha Kappa Alpha conference in March

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Visit Mobile is pleased to announce the City of Mobile will once again host the South Eastern Region (SER) of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA)...

10 Best Southern Destinations For Spotting Spring Blooms

Monday, February 26, 2024

Springtime in the South always seems to take too long to arrive, and then the summer pushes it away far sooner than we’d hoped....

Where did Mardi Gras start in the US? You may think it's New Orleans, but it's not

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

In the United States, Mardi Gras is an event that is very much celebrated in some southern cities. French for Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras...

Five Southern Spots for Even More Mardi Gras Fun

Friday, February 02, 2024

Let the good times roll, in NOLA and beyond. Everyone knows New Orleans takes the (ahem) king cake during Carnival, but these five...

City of Mobile adjusts Mardi Gras parking rates, hours

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

FROM THE CITY OF MOBILE: To better accommodate those attending Mardi Gras activities downtown, the City of Mobile is adjusting the...

Breeze Airways Opens at Mobile International Airport, Affordable Flights to Orlando & Providence, RI

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Breeze Airways, the U.S.’ only NLCC, or ‘Nice Low Cost Carrier,’ has announced nonstop service from Mobile to...

7 Mardi Gras Traditions Southerners Never Go A Year Without

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

PHOTO: CEDRIC ANGELES Mardi Gras is more than just a holiday in the South—it’s an entire season that runs from November...

This Alabama Town Is The Real Birthplace Of Mardi Gras In The United States

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Fat Tuesday takes on a life of its own in Mobile, Alabama—the birthplace of the modern-day Carnival celebration. Downtown Mobile...

Where to celebrate Mardi Gras beyond New Orleans, including Mobile, St. Louis and more

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Where is Mardi Gras celebrated outside of New Orleans? You don't have to go to the Big Easy to experience all the fun. Here are...

A Coastal Christmas in Mobile, Alabama

Friday, January 05, 2024

A Coastal Christmas As winter settles in, Mobile comes alive. Southern culture and holiday cheer combine here to create a rich holiday...

Africatown Heritage House earns recognition in USA TODAY's 2024 10Best Readers' Choice Awards

Friday, January 05, 2024

The Africatown Heritage House has earned national recognition as one of USA TODAY’s “2024 10Best Readers’ Choice...

Southern Holidays

Thursday, January 04, 2024

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas … Well, the halls may not be decked with boughs of anything at this very...

Seven Standout Greenhouses

Thursday, January 04, 2024

In the chill of winter, these indoor garden havens promise warmth, light, and visions of blooming days ahead. Even in the South,...

Mobile's Newest Museum Honors The Survivors Of The Last Transatlantic Slave Ship

Thursday, January 04, 2024

Clotilda: The Exhibition opened on July 8 in Africatown in Mobile, Alabama. This exhibit, showcased inside the newly constructed...

New Exhibition Tells the Story of the ‘Clotilda,’ the Last Known American Slave Ship

Thursday, January 04, 2024

In 1808, Congress banned the importation of enslaved individuals—but the new law didn’t stop white smugglers from...

The Last U.S. Slave Ship Arrived in Alabama 163 Years Ago

Thursday, January 04, 2024

The Clotilda, the last known U.S. slave ship, arrived in Mobile, Alabama, in 1860 with 110 enslaved people. Travel journalist Natalie...

‘Exciting time for Mobile’: Alabama’s Port City welcomes the Carnival Spirit

Thursday, January 04, 2024

Carnival Cruise Line’s return to Mobile with the largest cruise ship to sail out of the 19-year-old Alabama Cruise Terminal...

Step back in time: Explore the 10 best historic hotels in the US

Thursday, January 04, 2024

In today's travel landscape, filled with shiny new resorts and ultra-modern skyscraper hotels, a bit of yesteryear is often...

The 2023 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Magnificent Gingerbread Displays List

Thursday, January 04, 2024

Historic Hotels of America® offers travelers memorable ways to experience holiday traditions, many dating back decades, if not...

Countdown to 2024: 10 best New Year's Eve drops in the US

Thursday, January 04, 2024

Welcoming a new year means reflection, anticipation, and, most often, celebration for many people across the country. And one of the...

MoonPie, a Pickle and a Flea: Quirky New Year's Eve Drops Throughout the South

Thursday, January 04, 2024

New York City may have its New Year's Eve ball drop at One Times Square, but only in the South can you welcome in the new year...

Top 25 Hotels in the South: Readers’ Choice Awards 2023

Thursday, January 04, 2024

Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top hotels in The American South, outside of Charleston, S.C. View all of the 2023...

The Best Places to Go in North America & the Caribbean in 2024

Thursday, January 04, 2024

The reasons why we travel are as varied and divergent as the places we choose to visit. One day, we’re seeking natural...

What to Explore in Alabama in 2024

Thursday, January 04, 2024

When it comes to bucket list activities, Alabama has quite a few. If you need suggestions on what to explore in 2024, we’ve got...

Beyond Times Square: A giant Peep, a wrench, a crab. A look at the weirdest NYE drops.

Thursday, January 04, 2024

New York's Times Square may get much of the attention with its ball drop on New Year's Eve, but there's some pretty...

Bellingrath Gardens & Home ranked in top 10 most stunning botanical gardens in the nation

Wednesday, January 03, 2024

Out of 260 botanical gardens across the U.S., Bellingrath Gardens & Home in Theodore, Alabama (near Mobile) was just ranked in the...

Explore the Diverse Culinary Landscape of the US with These 10 Food Tours

Wednesday, January 03, 2024

What's better than exploring a new place and tasting its delicious cuisine? Going on a food tour is not only a great way to...

10 Day Trips from Birmingham

Sunday, December 31, 2023

A new year means new opportunities for making memories and having fun with the family. Best of all, you don’t have to travel far...

River Walk Plaza: New waterfront hotel, hospitality development unveiled

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

The City of Mobile, Burton Property Group and Kessler Capital announced plans to develop Mobile’s only mixed-use waterfront...

Garden Lights At Christmas Time

Friday, December 01, 2023

Everyone loves Christmas lights. It is a fun time to take your family for hot chocolate and gaze at beautiful lights especially if...

These Museums are the South’s Best Kept Secrets | Southern Travel + Lifestyle

Thursday, November 02, 2023

Museums, galleries, and national parks are the hallmark of any good vacation, and some remarkable options are sprinkled all across the...