Category Archives: Family Vacation Ideas

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Huffington Post Article Cites Asheville as America’s Greenest Dining Destination

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May
9

by Sandy McLeod Shortly before Earth Day in April,Huffington Post writer Jeff Biggers wrote a piece focused on Asheville, NC as a Green Dining Destination.  Biggers’ observations about Asheville are of interest to communities that wish to emulate this model.  … Continue reading

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Chimney Rock State Park Completes Renovation on Stairway to the Chimney

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Apr
19

by Sandy McLeod Since the State of North Carolina acquired Chimney Rock Park in 2007 from private owners, it has undergone a massive redo and expansion of public land holdings.  Building a new staircase to the Chimney was part of … Continue reading

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Festival of Flowers at Biltmore Estate and Gardens

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Apr
6

Each year, Biltmore Estate comes alive in the spring with a floral display that is unlike any other in the Asheville area.  Not even the North Carolina Arboretum nor the Botanical Gardens are able to compare with this phenomenal display … Continue reading

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Read Your Contract Before Booking a Vacation Rental

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Feb
28

by Sandy McLeod As more and more people become aware of the bargain vacations that are possible by booking a luxury vacation rental, vacation rentals have become increasingly more popular. As a result more and more vacation home owners have … Continue reading

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A National Magazine Recommends Willow Winds

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Feb
13

by Sandy McLeod Asheville Cabins of Willow Winds was recently written up in the January, 2012 issue of Better Homes and Gardens, a national magazine. The brief write-up appeared as “Fresh Ideas for a Quickie Vacation.” The writer says, “[The … Continue reading