The Herald-Dispatch Summer Destinations RSS 2008-11-22T11:54:30.850495-05:00 urn:uuid:8faf750e-b31c-4a1d-a39a-4fb8ae3477f1 Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license (Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported), except where noted. Myrtle Beach offers full experience BETH HENDRICKS http://www.herald-dispatch.com/articles/0530_myrtle 2008-06-01T20:30:57.230140-04:00 <p>With two new flights direct to Myrtle Beach from Charleston and Bridgeport and rising gas prices preventing longer travels by car, the 60 miles of beach, 100-plus golf courses and new Hard Rock Theme Park have the popular South Carolina destination calling many peoples' names this summer.</p> Pigeon Forge offers unique vacation options BETH HENDRICKS http://www.herald-dispatch.com/articles/0530_tennessee 2008-05-30T00:01:45.451345-04:00 <p>PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. -- This summer, make some Smoky Mountain Memories of your own. Whether it's checking out Dollywood's new $5 million River Battle or tumbling down the side of a hill (on purpose) at Zorb, Pigeon Forge boasts some of the most unique and varied options for vacationing couples, families and seniors.</p> Money-saving tips for Pigeon Forge The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/articles/0530_tennessee2 2008-05-29T23:53:57.886583-04:00 <p>1. Park your car and walk or ride the Fun Time Trolley. The Trolley fare is only 50 cents. </p> What's new at amusement parks The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/articles/0530_parks 2008-05-30T00:02:29.157171-04:00 <p>Check out the latest fun major regional parks have to offer.</p> Myrtle Beach fast facts The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/articles/0530_myrtlefacts 2008-05-29T23:53:54.217802-04:00 <p>Full-service restaurants: more than 1,900 </p> A summer full of fun awaits at Myrtle Beach The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/articles/0530_myrtle+events 2008-05-29T23:53:53.698904-04:00 <p>There is always something happening at Myrtle Beach. Here are a few highlights. </p> Careful planning key to fun, memorable vacation The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/articles/0530_callcol 2008-05-29T23:53:48.486488-04:00 <p>Memorial Day weekend starts the traditional summer vacation season. So, I'd like to talk about some travel planning tips before you hit the open road for that great automobile getaway. </p> D.C. neighbor Alexandria worth trip of its own TAMAR ALEXIA FLEISHMAN http://www.herald-dispatch.com/articles/0530_alexandria 2008-05-30T00:04:06.812599-04:00 <p>ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., but a vibrant city on its own, is Alexandria, Va. If you are a political buff, you're likely to see recognizable folks from television news programs -- like James Carville -- walking around. Alexandria is less than a seven-hour drive from Huntington. Alexandria is on the D.C. Metro line, with a new free trolley to deposit you right in the heart of things.</p> Annapolis combines history, food and fun TAMAR ALEXIA FLEISHMAN http://www.herald-dispatch.com/articles/0530_annapolis 2008-05-30T00:03:13.053036-04:00 <p>ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Annapolis is nearly 360 years old, but it is celebrating the 300th anniversary of its charter this year.</p>