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Hello!
Happy holidays to you!
We’ve found a variety of adventures that will amuse and entertain you and yours, no matter where you’re from and what compelled you to appreciate all things “Carolina.”
Here, ideas to start those adventure juices churning: 36 hours in creative Durham, Christmas at Biltmore, small-town Hartsville’s charms and oyster roasts on the coast. It’s all here, from fun times to historic discoveries.
It’s a perfect time to take advantage of the off-season serenity, when beaches are yours, the golf is great and weather is accommodating.
And now, there are more tax incentives as well as real estate bonanzas to sweeten the idea that maybe, just maybe, it’s time to relocate, retire or contract that vacation getaway investment deal in our mountains, heartlands or coast.
Watch for an abundance of new information at CarolinaLiving.com on taxes, plus tips on universal home design and natural habitat discoveries. The goal is to keep you informed and boost your Carolina IQ!
Click here for links to Retirement Living & Real Estate Tips.
 Leyla and Patrick Mason
Co-Founders, Center For Carolina Living
PMason@CarolinaLiving.com
P.S. As you make travel plans for vacations and “next home” shopping, the 310-pages on CarolinaLiving.com are designed to assist smart decisions.
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Christmas at Biltmore
Asheville, NC
November 6, 2009–January 3, 2010
Recapture the wonder of Christmas with a daytime visit to Biltmore. Learn more ...
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Want to know more about what prompts Carolinians to start planning a trip?
Cheering on their favorite teams is guaranteed to get those competitive juices flowing. If you’d like to meet thousands of folks who love all things Carolina, get to know us at a football bowl game.
UNC Tar Heels take on Pittsburgh on Dec. 26 in Charlotte.
Clemson Tigers play Kentucky Dec. 27 in Nashville.
East Carolina Pirates face Arkansas on Jan. 2 in Memphis.
USC Gamecocks meet UConn on Jan. 2 in Birmingham.
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 DAY TRIPPIN'
Durham, NC
If
you only have 36 hours to spend in Durham,
you’ll have a tough time
deciding what to do. For sure, you’ll experience only a fraction of
what’s available in a setting which garners accolades by the dozens. We know you will dine well in this, "America’s #1 Foodiest Small Town,"
according to Bon Appétit.
Consider these FUN-filled possibilities ...
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CAROLINA WHO'S WHO
 Vanna White made her debut on Wheel of Fortune 27 years ago this month in December 1982, becoming the first female co-host of a game show. Before basking in the glow of lettered puzzle boards, however, she was a Carolina Girl growing up in North Myrtle Beach, SC. Today the resort area of Myrtle Beach offers its fair share of excitement and entertainment. Explore this area of family fun: Greater Myrtle Beach.
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FIRST-CLASS DESTINATION: Hartsville, SC
 Like other small cities in SC, homes and property taxes are very low
here. For those looking for a safe, small town within a reasonable
distance of the beach (Myrtle Beach), big city attractions in Charlotte
(80 miles to the northwest) and ample outdoor recreation facilities,
Hartsville delivers a complete package. Read more …
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Better than Caviar!
 Lowcountry foodies know that oysters offer simply divine dining. Is it
the enforced familiarity with your food? The salty, slurpy taste? Or
perhaps the camaraderie which inevitably ensues? All of the above, we
think. (Southerners often put a good set of oyster knives on their
wedding registry. Think about that.) Read more …
 New Bern, NC, turns 300 in 2010 and plans to party hearty all year.
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About the Move-Up/Repeat Home Buyer Tax Credit
The $6,500 tax credit for qualified move-up/repeat home buyers is great news for most of us who’ve been homeowners for years. We had questions and figured you would, too. Read more …
Girlfriend Getaways
Sometimes, moms need to rediscover their inner Goddess. Or tired professionals want to let down their perfectly coiffured hair. Or ladies who lunch want to spice things up a bit. And, although we love the men, there’s times when we need a break. Read more ...
Rocks – Still Rolling.
Don’t cancel travel plans to the NC mountains. A recent rockslide closed a part of I-40, but there are plenty of ways to get to your favorite destinations, hassle-free. Check out current information.
Bibliophiles rejoice.
North Carolina is replete with lively book festivals, intimate
bookstores, and stages where writers share the results of their craft.
The Literary Trails of North Carolina offer unique journeys via the
minds of more than 170 writers who have fed their creative spark with
the state’s bounty. Check it out. |
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The season of merriment is upon us, and it calls for delectable and oh-so-Southern holiday party pleasers … like glittering platters crowded with Divinity, a melt-in-your-mouth, sugary confection. The recipe is simply divine, courtesy of Kim Byer, local foodie blogger of The Paper Apron.
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Arts More!
From The South Carolina National Heritage Corridor: Is there an art lover on your holiday shopping list? Or are you interested in an inspiring journey through South Carolina? This annual publication features stories on the arts and artists that make up the Heritage Corridor Art Trail – from watercolorists to blacksmiths and everything in between. It’s the perfect trimming for your Christmas tree. Email to request the latest edition.
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And more about Hartsville in …
This year, while you are decking your halls with all things festive,
