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Above the Rim: Knoxville Showcases Women's Hoops
Not surprisingly, the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame is in Knoxville, TN, the home town of the Lady Volunteers, this year's NCAA National Champions. The Hall boasts an unusual exterior design feature -- a massive basketball and net (shown at left). Travel writer Katy Koontz takes readers on the Grand Tour, outlining the exhibits and explaining how visitors may play out their "hoop dreams."
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Blog 'Round the South
Here Comes the Bride!
Want to get married? Don't have the money for a destination wedding? Well, then you might want to take a look at wwww.charlestownweddinggiveaway.com.
The Charleston Area CVB, along with its destination partners, is "giving away" an all-inclusive Charleston destination wedding. Yes, for free.
The picturesque, oceanfront Wild Dunes Resort will host the ceremony and reception. Included are such elements as floral arrangements and a cake, all provided by local vendors. Use of the services of a wedding planner also will be gratis to one lucky couple.
Once three finalists have been chosen by the CVB's panelists, their stories will be posted on the Web site so that the world may vote for the couple best suited to wed in Charleston. Again, to learn more, check out www.charlestonweddinggiveaway.com.
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Southern Travel Features
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"Toy Story - The Musical" Debuts on Disney Wonder
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Woody, Buzz Lightyear and their beloved toy pals return in a new musical production, "Toy Story - The Musical," onboard Disney Wonder. Yes, your favorite toys are back but this time appearing on stage at sea. They sing, they dance, they wow! Editor Susan J. Young watched the debut of this delightful musical onboard the ship at Port Canaveral. Join us for her impressions and original photos.
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The Magic Continues: What's New at Disney World
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The magic continues in 2008 at Walt Disney World Resort in central Florida. Even repeat Disney visitors will find something they haven't seen or done before. Freelance travel writer Georgina Cruz outlines the pixie-dust sprinkled new attractions, high-tech experiences and dining options that should entice visitors to Disney's FL theme parks this year. So bring on the magic!
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Starry, Starry Nights: WV's Green Bank Observatory
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When it comes to space exploration, Cape Canaveral and Houston have nothing on Green Bank, West Virginia. This remote spot in WV's mountains is home to the Green Bank Observatory. The largest telescope has a dish the size of two football fields. This renowned observatory is a surprising off-the-beaten path "find." Join WV writers Thomas and Deborah Fletcher as they explore the world of radio astronomy.
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Street Art at its Best: The Murals of Dothan, AL
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Nestled in southeastern Alabama is Dothan, land of peanuts and cotton. This city is home to the National Peanut Festival and a collection of original murals painted on downtown buildings. View our photos showcasing these lovely murals. From the Spanish explorer DeSoto to the women of the South, from the Tuskegee Airmen to a native American Indian chief, the murals are street art on a grand scale. HIGHLY GRAPHIC INTENSIVE: Be patient on the load!
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Reader Trip Reports
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Surprising Tampa - Minarets and More
From D. H. in York, PA...
"University of Tampa's recent celebration of their 75th anniversary showed me a different side of that city, its era of the grand hotels. Railroad magnate Henry Plant built a magnificent hotel and now it's part of the downtown university complex. What a find in the middle of so many skyscrapers! What other treasures exist beyond the usual tourist roads?"
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North Carolina's Outer Banks
From Kathryn in NC...
Kathryn writes to tell us how to get off the beaten path in North Carolina's Outer Banks. She says: "Currituck is north of the more populated areas of Nags Head and Kitty Hawk, and offers visitors beautiful beaches, fishing and golf, and Jeep tours."
For those headed to the outer banks, this is something to consider. You can visit Currituck County's official site at www.visitcurrituck.com.
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Discovered Cute Historic Florida Town
From D.J. in Tampa, FL... (including original note, editor's comments and one response)
Just wanted to tell you about a cute town in North Florida that I visited recently. It's called Madison and is a few miles off Interstate 10, west of the I-75 Interchange and east of Tallahassee. It has many historic buildings, neat Victorian homes and an old-fashioned town square with gazebo.
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