Small ship cruising is… Leisurely riding your bicycle through a small town in France, stopping for photos and lunch a small cafe. Joining your tour guide to learn about the architecture of quaint German town. Taking in the enchanting colors of the tulip fields in the Netherlands. There are many reasons to try small ship cruising, and when we are able to begin sailing once again, we can’t wait to return to some of our favorite destinations. We are confident that those in the cruise industry, including cruise lines and government agencies, will continue to work together to keep travelers…
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Activities in Charleston, SC
Charleston, South Carolina (voted America’s #1 Small City nine years in a row) is a perfect destination for a long-weekend getaway. Whether you are drawn to the city for its culinary scene, its beaches, or its history, finding activities to the pass the time is not challenging, but choosing what to do can be. Local tours are the perfect way to acquaint yourself with the charm of Charleston. If you’re interested in food and beverage, historical, or thrill-seeking experiences, Project Expedition has guided tour options for all visitor interests. For the Local Culinary Scene Downtown Charleston Culinary Tour (from $65…
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Literature of the Southern States – Part 2
Let’s venture into the deep south – South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi – where the summers are long, hot, and humid and the days fade into stiff evenings cooled by visits on the front porch. From the bayou towns of Louisiana to the quaint historic streets of Charleston, South Carolina, the cuisine, music, and literature of the most southern states will enchant you. South Carolina The novels of Pat Conroy: Pat Conroy is known for his sweeping stories about love and family set in South Carolina, particularly The Prince of Tides and Beach Music. The Prince of Tides,…
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Exploring the Beauty of the USA
The United States is a vast country just waiting to be explored… …and we are so fortunate to have incredible landscapes right outside our doors. From sea to shining sea, the beauty of the USA is the redwood forests of Northern California, the mysterious deserts and canyons of the southwest, the rustic charm of the islands of the Atlantic, and the white beaches of the Florida Gulf shores. Travelers from around the world seek the very experiences and destinations we often overlook. Have you experienced the power and beauty of Niagara Falls in person? Explored Mammoth Cave in Kentucky? Ventured…
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Southern Fiction Part 1
Southern fiction provides readers with a literary escape to the lush green hills of the Appalachians, a glimpse of the Civil War through the eyes of a beloved character, or a tour of small-town America through the streets of dusty coal towns. Let’s explore our first section of southern fiction (deeper south comes next!) by reading our way through West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, and North Carolina. West Virginia Snakehunter by Chunk Kinder: This coming-of-age story explores the life of Speer Whitfield, who reflects on his upbringing in 1940s Appalachia with his large and peculiar family. At turns funny…
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