The South Things to see and do Travel Articles

New Orleans, Louisiana – January 2001

A Local’s Guide to Mardi Gras 2001:Metairie vs. New Orleans Parades start – Fri., Feb. 16 Lundi Gras – Mon., Feb. 26 Mardi Gras Day (Fat Tuesday) – Tues., Feb. 27 Best time to visit – Sat., Feb. 24, through Tues., Feb. 27 Few travelers realize that there are actually two major Mardi Gras celebrations: [...]

New Orleans, Louisiana – February 2000

Drinking and the Dead “Spare some change for a homeless vampire?” asked the Goth youth on the curb. I ignored him – I wasn’t worried. I had a silver cross in my pocket for just these situations. But I wouldn’t need it for him; he was just a punk. He was faking it. This isn’t [...]

New Orleans, Louisiana – Books on New Orleans

Supplement what you learn here with these guides and books. Lonely Planet New Orleans (ATravel Survival Kit) (no shot of the cover available, we’re afraid) City of the Dead: A Journey Through St. Louis Cemetery The 100 Greatest New Orleans Creole Recipes All on a Mardi Gras Day: Episodes in the History of New Orleans [...]

Greater Ft. Lauderdale, Florida – December 2000

Radisson Bahia Mar marina Well, thanks to our much delayed Presidential election here in the US, most of you have gotten a geography lesson that includes South Florida! Yes, Ft. Lauderdale is in Broward County, and though we may not be able to count, we sure can celebrate the upcoming holiday season. Even without snow, [...]

South Beach, Miami, Florida – July 2000

Summer is in full swing here on the Beach, and everyone is gearing up for the Independence Day celebrations. After that, things get a little quieter, perfect for the traveller seeking lower prices and a (relatively) calm vacation in South Beach. Here are the major goings-on in South Beach for July, along with some highlights [...]

Gulfport, Florida: A Gem of a Town – Florida, USA

If you ever wondered what a Florida town looked like in the early part of the twentieth century, check out Gulfport. Located nine miles from St. Petersburg and about a half hour drive from Tampa, this charming town is known as the Gateway to the Gulf, as it faces Boca Ciega Bay that leads to [...]

South Beach, Miami, Florida – June 2000

Summer Stuff Summer in South Beach is on its way, and the official Summer “Season” is coming soon. But for the moment – post-Memorial Day to around the middle of June, at least – things are relatively quiet around here. So I thought I would take a portion of this month’s guide to provide some [...]

South Beach, Miami – April 2000

South Beach is in fact a beach, albeit manmade, and it’s within 90-minute drive of not one but TWO national parks. So in honor of Earth Day and National Park Week, both of which happen in April, the South Beach guide is featuring a whole month’s worth of planet-friendly activities in and around South Beach, [...]

Savannah, Georgia

Urban Hiking in Savannah Savannah can be seen in a day if you are willing to leave your car parked, walk and be prepared for a little adventure. It seems like the most common phrase on the lips of all those who call Savannah home is “Only in Savannah!” You will come to understand this [...]