November 11, 2025
CoastalHiltonHeadIsland.org; @VisitHiltonHead
Hilton Head Island, on South Carolina’s southern coastal tip, offers an abundance of venue options and guest accommodations. Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort features gourmet catering options and eight stunning event venues, including a historic lighthouse (capacity 25), an …
November 11, 2025
UpstateVisitGreenvilleSC.com; @VisitGreenvilleSC
Not too big a city, not too small a town, Greenville is “just right” for planners looking for a laid-back destination, according to Jonathan Brashier, vice president of meetings, conventions, and events for Visit Greenville SC. “Greenville offers …
November 11, 2025
MidlandsVisitFlo.com; @VisitFlorenceSC
Florence, in the heart of South Carolina’s “Pee Dee” region, is accessible via interstates 20 and 95. The Florence Center, located in the city’s Hospitality District, features more than 79,000 square feet of versatile space, including a 14,500-square …
November 11, 2025
MidlandsExperienceColumbiaSC.com; @ColumbiaSC
South Carolina’s state capital, Columbia offers planners a unique combination of historic charm and fresh, modern perspectives, says Charlene Slaughter, director of communications for Experience Columbia SC. “Clients rave about our culinary scene, hospitality, …
November 11, 2025
Northern AlabamaVisitFlorenceAL.com; TheShoalsAL.com; @VisitTheShoals
Muscle Shoals, Tuscumbia, and Florence—known collectively as The Shoals—are home to several significant historic sites, including the Alabama Music Hall of Fame and the iconic music studios of Muscle Shoals, Helen
November 11, 2025
Central AlabamaVisitTuscaloosa.com; @VisitTuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa stands out as a destination where Southern hospitality meets vibrant energy, says Jasmine Rainey, director of tourism for Visit Tuscaloosa. “As the home of the University of Alabama (UA), Tuscaloosa offers a balance of big-city amenities …
November 11, 2025
Central AlabamaExperienceMontgomeryAL.org; @ExperienceMontgomery
Montgomery’s Freedom Monument
Sculpture Park opened in 2024 as the final part of The Legacy Sites, set on 17 acres along the Alabama River. According to ExperienceMontgomeryAL.org, The Legacy Sites explores the lived experience of enslaved people and features …
November 11, 2025
Southern Alabama/ Gulf CoastAs the birthplace of the original Mardi Gras celebration in the United States, Mobile offers a cultural heritage that is a tapestry of its diverse historical influences, including early French and Spanish explorers. The city provides 325 years …
November 11, 2025
Northern AlabamaHuntsville.org; @Go2HuntsvilleAL; @VisitHuntsvilleAL
Many things set Huntsville apart, according to Jamie Koshofer, vice president of conventions for Huntsville/Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB). “Huntsville, known as ‘Rocket City,’ is home to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center and the …
November 11, 2025
Central AlabamaGreaterGadsden.com; @GreaterGadsden
For outdoor enthusiasts, Greater Gadsden offers an immersion in the breathtaking beauty of nature, says Tina Morrison, executive director of Greater Gadsden Area Tourism. “At Noccalula Falls Park, there’s a 90-foot waterfall, mountain biking or hiking trails, mini golf, an …
