Thursday, August 20, 2009

Special Offers in North Carolina

August is a great time to explore the mountains of Western North Carolina. Cool mountain waterfalls, whitewater escapades, charming bed and breakfast inns, all set amid the natural wonders of the mountains. And with incredible fall rates, golf packages, and other late summer sales, check out the VisitNC list of special offers

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Best Places To Live The Simple Life

Greenville, South Carolina was named one of the best places to live the simple life by AARP Magazine due to its rich culture, great food, and low stress.

Dubbed as family-friendly fun, from "penny candy" to goat-cheese pizza, Greenville's median housing price is just $151,080. When the most relaxing way to spend an afternoon is hiking the pristine mountain woodlands of Jones Gap State Park, just 25 miles outside Greenville and simple fun for less than $10 means grabbing a cup of coffee or an ice-cream cone at Spill the Beans, how could you go wrong?

Read the full article by Sarah Mahoney

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Lake Lure & The Blue Ridge Foothills Sweepstakes

From majestic peaks to hip and historic small towns, Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Foothills offer everything you need for a getaway that will help you renew your senses. With great food, fun things to do, and amazing things to see, the lake may lure you – but the spectacular scenery and abundant activities will make you want to stay awhile.

Now, you can win a family trip for four to the area that Frommer’s Budget Travel called ‘a lake not to miss’. The winner will receive:


  • Two rooms for four nights and breakfast for four at the historic Lake Lure Inn and Spa

  • Admission for four to Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park and a picnic lunch provided by the park’s Old Rock CafĂ©

  • A one-hour Lake Lure Boat Cruise for four.

  • A 90-minute eco-kayak tour for four and a ½ day pontoon boat rental from the Lake Lure Adventure Company.

  • A half-day guided fishing trip for two from Granddaddy Fly Fishing.

  • A two-hour guided scenic horseback tour for four from Cedar Creek Riding Stables.

  • $100 gift certificate for MSquared Restaurant

  • $100 gift certificate for the Anna Rose Restaurant

  • $100 shopping voucher

  • $500 travel voucher

Enter today! The sweepstakes ends August 31, 2009.

Courtesy of www.visitnc.com