Category Archives: Itineraries & Road Trips

From mountain villages like Blowing Rock and Brevard to coastal gems like Beaufort, New Bern, and Ocracoke, here are five of the best small towns in North Carolina to plan a trip around.

From Lowcountry harbor towns like Beaufort and Georgetown to Upstate trail towns and historic squares, here are the best small towns to explore across South Carolina.

From Charleston’s rooftop bars to Asheville’s spas and Greenville’s waterfall downtown, here are the best girls weekend destinations across the Carolinas.

A budget travel guide to the Carolinas, from the free Blue Ridge Parkway and Congaree National Park to no-cost museums in Raleigh and walkable downtowns in Greenville and Charleston.

Five romantic weekend getaways within easy reach of Charlotte, from Asheville and Biltmore to Yadkin Valley wine country, Chimney Rock, and downtown Greenville.

From skiing and snow tubing in the High Country to Christmas at Biltmore in Asheville, here is how to plan a winter getaway in the North Carolina mountains.

Five unforgettable scenic drives through the North Carolina mountains, from the Blue Ridge Parkway and Newfound Gap Road to the Cherohala Skyway and the famous Tail of the Dragon.

Hop the South Carolina Lowcountry from Hilton Head and Daufuskie to historic Beaufort, Hunting Island, and Edisto, with verified visitor details for each stop.

A complete guide to planning an easy day trip from Asheville to Biltmore Estate, including tickets, reservations, seasons, and what to see across the 8,000-acre property.

A practical one-day guide to driving from Columbia to Charleston, with the best historic district stops, Fort Sumter, food, and trip-planning tips.