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Category: The South

10 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Florida for Families

Posted on February 22, 2026February 18, 2026 by kaycgiaco

The famous Don Cesar Resort is our top pick for the best all-inclusive family resort in Florida for a reason. It has plenty to offer beyond glistening pools and a phenomenal location on Florida’s top-rated beach.

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Best Concerts, Shows, and Venues in New Orleans

Posted on February 22, 2026February 19, 2026 by kaycgiaco

You don’t need concert or event tickets to have a good time, but if you are looking for a show New Orleans has plenty of established performances to check out ranging from seasoned jazz bands to burlesque drag queens. 

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The Best Breweries & Taprooms in Memphis, Tennessee

Posted on February 19, 2026February 18, 2026 by kaycgiaco

Locals say the secret to their outstanding beer production lies in the city’s water, but the pure talent of the city’s brewing powerhouses certainly helps. Don’t leave Memphis without visiting at least one of the local breweries. 

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A Weekend in Big Bend National Park, Texas

Posted on February 17, 2026February 20, 2026 by kaycgiaco

I had booked a five-night stay to see Big Bend National Park as part of a nearly month-long journey across Texas, a state that seems determined to stretch itself farther and farther on each day of my trip.

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The Best King Cakes in New Orleans

Posted on February 16, 2026February 17, 2026 by kaycgiaco

A traditional King Cake is a ring-shaped dough shaped like a crown in honor of the Three Kings of Epiphany. The cake is then adorned with sugary glaze and purple, green, and gold sugar.

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Abita Brewery

The Best Breweries in New Orleans: Exploring Louisiana’s Craft Beer Scene

Posted on October 9, 2025October 9, 2025 by kaycgiaco

Abita started it all—or at least that’s what I’ve been told about the ever-growing brewery scene in southeastern Louisiana. The iconic brewery, now found in liquor stores across the United States, got its start in the marshy landscape about 30 miles north of New Orleans. Today, nearly 20 breweries call the city home, with more…

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Exploring the Best Foods in Memphis, Tennessee

Posted on September 28, 2025October 7, 2025 by kaycgiaco

Memphis is a vibrant metropolitan hub on the banks of the Mississippi River, renowned for its music, Elvis Presley, and world-famous barbecue. Across the United States, there’s an ongoing debate about who serves the best barbecue, and Memphis consistently ranks among the top contenders. Barbecue can be found everywhere in the city, and many joints…

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18 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Florida Keys for Families

Posted on June 2, 2025October 8, 2025 by kaycgiaco

Pristine coastlines, turquoise seas, and a laid-back attitude all define the gorgeous destination of the Florida Keys. This quintessential American beach escape draws in millions of tourists each year.  The Florida Keys are located at the Southernmost tip of the United States in Florida. Some key things to do in the keys revolve around the…

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Historic Sites in Memphis: Explore the City’s Rich Culture, Music, and History

Posted on May 6, 2025October 9, 2025 by kaycgiaco

Memphis, Tennessee is steeped in culture, art, and history dating back to the 17th century. While landlocked, the city’s location along the Mississippi River turned it into a major freshwater trading hub, growing from a small settlement into a booming Southern metropolis. Memphis played a pivotal role in U.S. history, from civil rights activism to…

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13 Things You Must Do in New Orleans on Halloween

Posted on October 22, 2021May 14, 2025 by kaycgiaco

With a parade to rival Mardi Gras and real haunted houses it’s easy to spend time in New Orleans on Halloween and surrounding the occasion.

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Kaylee Giacomini

For the past eight years, I’ve had the privilege of traveling to countless parts of the world for work, education, and love. I decided to combine my passion for writing with travel by publishing my journeys here.

I'm a Masters level graduate from Tulane who has worked in the publishing business since I was 18. Come along with me on this next great adventure.

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“Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s okay. The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.” -Anthony Bourdain
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