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If you and your family are planning a vacation adventure or
contemplating the next stage of life … plenty of Carolina culture,
value and fun awaits. And we can help!
Check out the value-priced Festivals, Discoveries and Destinations below.
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Got a minute to stir your imagination? Get insights on Fly Fishing, Spas, Heritage Trails, Shopping, Vintners and Yoga.
 Happy travels!
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November 17-22, Winston-Salem, NC
For six glorious days, Winston-Salem will celebrate its
heritage as a center of crafts and the arts.
Join them and experience
great performances in music, theatre and dance; living history at Old
Salem and downtown Winston-Salem; fabulous feasts at interesting
eateries – all surrounding the dazzling Piedmont Craftsmen's Fair.
Come, stay, be enriched and take home something special. Get the details. |
FIRST-CLASS DESTINATIONS
 Clemson, SC This college town's motto is "In Season Every Season,” and with good
reason. It attracts people who want to enjoy outdoor recreation at
area lakes with mountain views, state parks and the nearby Blue Ridge
Mountains. Read more …
 And more about Clemson in ...
The 50 Best Small
Southern Towns
by Gerald Sweitzer and Kathy Fields
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SEEN AND HEARD
Baby Boomers
Leaving the stress behind …
Best Boomer Towns™ Website and talk radio show on VoiceAmerica™ Variety
Network chose 21 Best Boomer towns in which to retire or relocate.
Carolina choices include Aiken, SC, Asheville, NC, Chapel Hill, NC, and
Pinehurst, NC. Read more …
Welcome to Reloville.
Today, Huntersville, NC, and Apex, NC, are among the country's top "relovilles." Intrigued? We were, too. Read more.
They're No. 1
Bluffton's Inn at Palmetto Bluff was recently named #1 Resort in the
USA and Canada by the readers of Travel & Leisure magazine. If you
go, plan to take time to enjoy their spa. Bliss for the body!
Adventures in Lifelong Learning
Sometimes, it takes a bit of maturity to understand how much fun
lifelong learning can be.
 In North Carolina
In South Carolina
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Mountain Biking –
the Trail to Follow
For the second time in five months, Bike magazine recognized
Transylvania County, NC, as one of the best mountain biking
destinations in the country. The Black Mountain Trail in Pisgah
National Forest is one of the 33 best rides in North America.
This is Really
the Great Outdoors
Nearby Asheville and Brevard were also named two of the best cities in which to raise an outdoor kid.
Surfing in North Carolina's Outer Banks is extraordinary. Photo courtesy of N.C. Division of Tourism, Film & Sports Development • Bill Russ
Where the Jobs Are
From Money and CNN. Union County, NC is one top pick. |
EUPHORIA
The Euphoria food and wine festival is the hallmark event in Greenville, SC.
September 18-20.
Held at locations throughout the city, Euphoria blends visiting chefs
with touring musicians and fine wine. Guest chefs such as Guy Savoy from Paris and Chicago's Rick
Tramonto of Tru will give demonstrations at various restaurants on
Sept. 19. Musical guests include Edwin McCain (a partner in the
festival as well as Whitestone Studios, a downtown recording company),
jazz trumpeter Mark Rapp and Grammy-winning songwriter and singer
Anders Osborne.
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SELLING YOUR HOME?
CarolinaLiving.com browsers tell us they're working hard to sell their
homes in the Northeast and Midwest so they can move to the Carolinas.
Remember to De-Clutter. Make sure all closets are neat and empty –
makes them look bigger. Purchasers seek space for their stuff.
De-Personalize. Remove collectibles and family pictures.
Read nine more expert tips for selling.
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10 Steps to a Greener Home
As much as we may want to, we can't all buy a brand new green home or
undergo a complete renovation on our current one. In the meantime,
check out our 10 Steps to a Greener Home to learn about manageable
updates to create a healthier, more energy efficient and
environmentally friendly home for your family.
And the Winner Is …
The lucky winner of Southern Living and MyHomeIdeas.com's "Choose Your
Home Giveaway” made a smart choice, opting for a dream, NC
HealthyBuilt-certified home in Whisper Mountain, an admirable green community in the
Carolina mountains. Check it out on our Carolina GreenHome Tour™!
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Pop Quiz!
Test your GREEN living knowledge…
Is your real estate agent EcoBroker Certified®?
Not sure what that
means?
Find out here. |
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It's
a simple recipe with an Asian twist, courtesy of
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Top Chef.
Food Network Star Chef Tyler Florence hails from the South
Carolina Upstate, where he launched into the culinary world as a
dishwasher at a restaurant in his hometown of Greenville, SC.
Carolinians hope he follows through on his whispers about opening his
own restaurant in the town of his birth. Explore its culinary scene and
more: Greenville, SC. |
OFF OUR BOOKSHELF
South of Broad
by Pat Conroy
Just released! Set in Charleston, S.C., this most anticipated novel is
an epic tale with a colorful cast of characters, brought to life by
famed Lowcountry author Pat Conroy, his first novel in 14 years.
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